Irving Fisher

Yale Manuscripts and Archives -- Collections -- Irving Fisher

Irving Fisher, 1867-1947

Irving Fisher Papers, 1861-1976. MS 212.
Irving Fisher was born in Saugerties, New York on February 27, 1867. He graduated from Yale University (B.A., 1888; Ph.D., 1891), and held the positions of instructor in mathematics (1890-91), tutor in mathematics (1891-93), assistant professor of mathematics (1893-95), assistant professor of political and social science (1895-98), professor of political economy (1898-1935), and professor emeritus (1935-47). Fisher wrote numerous articles and books in the fields of mathematics, political economics, tuberculosis, diet, and public health. He was a member of several professional organizations and societies, served as a presidential advisor, and was an active member of various social causes. Fisher died in New Haven, Connecticut on April 19, 1947.
The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, writings, teaching files, and memorabilia documenting the professional career and personal life of Irving Fisher, a mathematician, political economist, author, inventor, and activist in social causes. The materials reflect Fisher's interests in economics, the League of Nations, monetary theory and policy, national politics, health reform, prohibition, nutrition, and other topics. Major correspondents include politicians, economists, members of the Yale community, family members, and personal friends. The papers include photocopies of documents in other repositories. The papers form part of the Contemporary Medical Care and Health Policy Collection. 20 linear ft.
Indexes: Unpublished finding aid located in Manuscripts and Archives, Sterling Memorial Library.