Fisher, Irving Norton 1900-

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 (1890-1891), tutor in mathematics (1891-1893), assistant professor of mathematics (1893-1895), assistant professor of political and social science (1895-1898), professor of political economy (1898-1935), and professor emeritus (1935-1947). 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.

From the guide to the Irving Fisher papers, 1861-1976, 1894-1947, (Manuscripts and Archives)