Why were people taking Calculus classes in the 1920's?

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The discussion centers around a request for historical lecture notes and lesson plans from Calculus classes dating back to the 1920s or earlier. The requester is interested in understanding the identity of students enrolling in these courses and the motivations behind their enrollment. A suggestion is made to provide context for the request, as it may elicit more helpful responses from the community.
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I'm looking for old lecture notes from Calculus classes in the 1920's and prior. Or lesson plans. Or anything to establish the identity of those enrolling in the courses then, or why they were taking the course.
 
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Anybody have anything?
 
I don't.

You might get a better response if you explained why you want such material.
 

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