Veblen, Oswald, 1880-1960Oswald, 1880-1960Veblen2018-09-242018-09-241923-10-24http://172.16.52.76:80/cdm/ref/collection/coll12/id/1229https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12111/2300Oswald Veblen writes to Simon Flexner about his ideas for a system of fellowships to support advanced study of mathematics and other subjects. Simon Flexner suggested that Veblen write to his brother, Abraham Flexner. Abraham Flexner became the Founding Director of the Institute in 1930, and Veblen ts first Faculty member.This document is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this document in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. To obtain permission for other uses, please contact archives@ias.edu.Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, N.J.). School of MathematicsInstitute for Advanced Study (Princeton, N.J.)--FacultyText