Henry B. Hardt Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 104
Scope and Contents
The papers include materials related to Hardt’s career as a chemistry professor and to his
service as a college athletic administrator. The papers are arranged alphabetically by
subject. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, transcripts of Hardt’s
talks, and a few samples of his publications. Roughly half of the papers relate to Hardt’s
involvement in college athletics. Materials included in the athletics administration
folders document Hardt’s involvement with the SSA scholarship program, his service on
TCU’s Athletic Council and the Southwest Athletics Conference, and his activities in the
NCAA. While serving as president of that organization, Hardt dealt with a conflict
between the NCAA and the American Amateur Union (AAU). Included in the materials
is a letter from Robert Kennedy thanking Hardt for his handling of the controversy.
Biographical information includes articles about Hardt’s professional activities and a
copy of his curriculum vitae. The few items in the “general” folder are of a more
personal nature and reflect Hardt’s interest in politics and religion. Scholarly materials
make up the other half of the papers and are arranged chronologically. Most of the items
from 1931-1967 document Hardt’s time at TCU. The scholarly materials from 1969-
1974 document Hardt’s time at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM).
Dates
- Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Creator
- Hardt, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright has not been transferred to Texas Christian University.
Biographical / Historical
Henry B. Hardt was born on June 6, 1897 in Hondo, Texas. Dr. Hardt was professor of
Chemistry at TCU from 1946 through 1967, serving as department chair from 1946 to
1961. Prior to that he held positions in the chemistry departments of Texas Women’s
College, Columbia University, Westminster College, and Stephen F. Austin College.
Hardt also spent many years on the Texas State Board of Examiners in the Basic
Sciences. In 1967, Hardt resigned his teaching position at TCU and in 1969 joined the
administration of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM). He retired in
1974.
In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Hardt was active in athletics administration, serving
on TCU’s Athletic Council for 20 years and acting as the Faculty Representative and then
President for the Southwest Athletic Conference. He was also active in the NCAA,
serving as Faculty Representative, Vice President, President (1961-1962), and member of
the Executive Committee.
Extent
0.25 Linear feet
Arrangement
Arranged in one series: Henry B. Hardt papers, 1931-1983.
Physical Location
Vault: AC2
Provenance
Transferred by Joan Swaim.
Creator
- Hardt, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Henry B. Hardt Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jensen Branscombe
- Date
- October 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Mary Couts Burnett Library Repository
Contact:
TCU Box 298400
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76129-0001
Fort Worth Texas 76129
(817) 257-4566
(817) 257-7282 (Fax)
LibSpecialCollections@tcu.edu
TCU Box 298400
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76129-0001
Fort Worth Texas 76129
(817) 257-4566
(817) 257-7282 (Fax)
LibSpecialCollections@tcu.edu