The Journal de Math\'ematiques Pures et Appliqu\'ees(1917-1937) : correspondence between Henri Villat and Robert de Montessus de Ballore

TL;DR

This paper explores the history and editorial operations of the Journal de Mathématiques Pures et Appliquées between 1917 and 1937, focusing on correspondence between Henri Villat and Robert de Montessus de Ballore.

Contribution

It uncovers unpublished letters revealing the editorial collaboration and management of the journal during this period.

Findings

Unpublished correspondence details editorial collaboration

Insights into journal operation during 1917-1937

Historical context of mathematical publishing in early 20th century

Abstract

We are interested in the "Journal de Math\'ematiques Pures et Appliqu\'ees" (JMPA) over the period 1917-1937. From the end of 1921, two mathematicians worked to its publication, Henri Villat as editor in chief and Robert Montessus Ballore as associate editor. Through unpublished letters, we descrive the operation of the JMPA.