| Description | Letters on the editing and publication of 'The mathematical papers of Isaac Newton', volumes 1-8, 1664-1722 (Cambridge Universrty Press, 1967-). Generally letters from Whiteside to Prag, but with occasional items of correspondence from third parties, notably Sir Harold Hartley. With other material on history of science and mathematics.
Derek Thomas 'Tom' Whiteside FBA (1932-2008), British historian of mathematics and authority on Isaac Newton.
Adolf Prag (1906-2004) mathematics master and Librarian at Westminster School. Proofreader and commentator on Whiteside's editions of Isaac Newton. |
| Administrative history | Derek Thomas 'Tom' Whiteside FBA (1932-2008), British historian of mathematics and authority on Isaac Newton.
Adolf Prag (1906-2004) mathematics master and Librarian at Westminster School. Proofreader and commentator on Whiteside's editions of Isaac Newton. |