Identity area
Reference code
DS
Title
David Singmaster
Date(s)
- c.1970-1980s (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 box
Context area
Name of creator
(1939-)
Biographical history
David Breyer Singmaster (b.1939) was a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at London South Bank University. A self-described metagrobologist, Singmaster became famous for his solution to the Rubik's cube, known as the "Singmaster notation" and his large personal collection of mechanical puzzles and books of brainteasers.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Academic papers, publications and presscuttings collected and produced by David Singmaster.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Papers, presscuttings and pamphlets
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Description control area
Description identifier
GB--
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Dates of creation revision deletion
22/06/2020
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Archivist's note
London South Bank University Archives Centre