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Clyde T. Hardy papers, 1948-1999

Overview of the Collection

Title
Clyde T. Hardy papers
Dates
1948-1999 (inclusive)
Quantity
.75 linear feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
UUS_8.2:13HAR
Summary
Office files, article drafts, and research notes about meteorites from Clyde T. Hardy, professor of geology at Utah State University
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Content Description

This small collection contains research and writing files of Clyde T. Hardy, a professor of structural geology at Utah State University. These files include correspondence, notes, article drafts, and newspaper clippings dealing mainly with his research surrounding meteorites in the Rocky Mountain area. Also included is a folder with Dr. Hardy's obituary, life sketch, and tributes from friends and former students.

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Historical Note

Clyde Thomas Hardy (1921-1998) was the only child of Clyde H. and Nellie M. Capper Hardy. He received his BA in geology from Ohio State University (1943), after which he served in the US Army Air Corp as an aerial photographic officer until 1946. He returned to Ohio State University, completing a MS degree (1948) and a PhD (1949) in geology. He joined Utah State Agricultural College (now University) in 1950 as an assistant professor, became associate professor in 1954, professor in 1967, and head of the department of geology in 1968. Dr. Hardy was a dedicated teacher, teaching numerous courses and directing 27 master's students in their field research and geologic mapping. His interests in geology were widespread and included structural, regional, and engineering geology. He retired from USU in 1986.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Clyde T. Hardy papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Clyde T. Hardy papers USU_8.2:13 HAR. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_8.2:13 HAR, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

These materials were brought to Special Collections and Archives in 2022 by Don Fiesinger, a colleague of Dr. Hardy.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Clyde Hardy papers, 1948-1999

    • Description: Obituary, tributes, life sketch
      Dates: 1998-1999
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: General correspondence, personnel file (sensitive information removed)
      Dates: 1967-1986
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Meteorites of Utah publication and drafts
      Dates: 1956-1978
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: The Major Craters Attributed to Meteoric Impact publication, maps
      Dates: 1954
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Correspondence with Dorsey Hager
      Dates: 1950-1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: Crater Mound research, maps
      Dates: 1953-1954
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Altonah and Duchesne Meteorites publication, notes, correspondence
      Dates: 1956-1958
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: Duchesne Meteorite publication, notes
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description: Garland, Utah Meteorite photos, correspondence, notes
      Dates: 1956-1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
    • Description: Structural Dissimilarity of Meteor Crater and Odessa Meteorite Crater publication and drafts
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
    • Description: Logan, Utah Crater newspaper clippings
      Dates: 1954-1999
      Container: Box 2, Folder 1
    • Description: Photographic negatives of Meteor Crater ground, Odessa
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 2, Folder 2
    • Description: Drum Mountains Meteorite photos, report from Smithsonian
      Dates: 1948-1978
      Container: Box 2, Folder 3
    • Description: Ioka Meteorite drafts, notes, correspondence
      Dates: 1956-1966
      Container: Box 2, Folder 4
    • Description: Ioka (Roosevelt, UT) Meteorite notes, correspondence
      Dates: 1956-1991
      Container: Box 2, Folder 5
    • Description: Meteoritic or Geologic Origin of Meteor Crater, Arizona publication, notes, correspondence
      Dates: 1952-1953
      Container: Box 2, Folder 6
    • Description: Western Australia Museum correspondence
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 2, Folder 7
    • Description: Guide to the Geology of Northern Central Utah
      Dates: 1956
      Container: Box 2, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • Geology--Rocky Mountains.
  • Meteorite craters
  • Meteorology--Utah.
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