Olds, George Daniel, 1853-1931

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Olds was born in Middleport, NY, Oct. 14, 1853. A.B., 1873; A.M., 1876, University of Rochester. Professor of Mathematics, University of Rochester, 1884-1891. Professor of Mathematics, Amherst College, 1891-1927; Dean of the College, 1909-1922; President of Amherst College, 1923-1927. Died May 10, 1931.

From the description of Olds papers, ca. 1870-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 52034180

Georege H. Olds was a United States (U.S.) Army medical officer who served during World War II (WWII) at Carlisle Barracks, Fort George Wright, Fort Dix, Casablanca, Oran, Tunisia, Foggia, Naples, Corisco, Rhone Valley, Leghorn, Adriatic coast of Italy and the Po Valley.

From the description of George H. Olds papers, 1942-1945. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47203741

George D. Olds was born in Middleport, N.Y., on October 14, 1853. He received his A.B. (1873) and A.M. (1876) from the University of Rochester. He was professor of mathematics at the University of Rochester (1884-1891) and Amherst College (1891-1927). He served as Dean of the College from 1909 to 1922 and President of Amherst College from 1923 to 1927. Olds died on May 10, 1931.

From the guide to the George D. Olds Papers, ca. 1870-1915, (Amherst College Archives and Special Collections)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Olds, George H. George H. Olds photograph collection. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
creatorOf Olds, George Daniel, 1853-1931. Olds papers, ca. 1870-1915. Amherst College. Library
referencedIn Amherst College Inaugurations Collection, 1821-present Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
referencedIn Olds, Leland, 1890-1960. Papers, [ca. 1848]-1960, 1923-1960 (bulk). Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
creatorOf George D. Olds Papers, ca. 1870-1915 Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
referencedIn Pease, Arthur Stanley, 1881-1964. Correspondence and compositions, 1870-1963 Houghton Library
creatorOf Olds, George H. George H. Olds papers, 1942-1945. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Amherst College. Inaugurations collection, 1821-[ongoing] / Amherst College. Amherst College. Library
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associatedWith Amherst College corporateBody
associatedWith Olds, Leland, 1890-1960. person
correspondedWith Pease, Arthur Stanley, 1881- person
associatedWith United States. Army. Engineer Aviation Battalion, 845th corporateBody
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Italy
France
Massachusetts--Amherst
Italy
Mediterranean Region
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Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics
Physics
Sociology, Military
Soldiers
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1853-10-14

Death 1931-05-10

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