Photograph of Helen R. Sullivan

Description:

Sister M. Helen Sullivan (1907-1998) was a college teacher whose only mathematical research publication was her dissertation from Catholic University but who wrote about, among other subjects, the teaching of mathematics. She interacted with her own students as well as other students and mathematicians through her involvement in Kappa Mu Epsilon, a mathematical honor society, and on committees and panels of professional organizations that related to teaching.

Location: Currently not on view

Web Subject: Mathematics

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See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Women Mathematicians

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Credit Line: Collected for the Museum from Sister Helen Sullivan

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1993.3019.07Nonaccession Number: 1993.3019Catalog Number: 1993.3019.07

Object Name: Photograph

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5.6 cm x 8.3 cm; 2 7/32 in x 3 9/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-5366-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_905229

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