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Charles E. Hardy papers, 1911-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hardy, Charles E., 1916-2012
- Title
- Charles E. Hardy papers
- Dates
- 1911-1977 (inclusive)19111977
- Quantity
- 5.8 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 072
- Summary
- Charles E. "Mike" Hardy was a forester employed by the United States Forest Service Fire Laboratory in Missoula, Montana in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1975, he was hired to write a comprehensive report on forester Harry Thomas Gisborne's contributions to fire research and the U.S. Forest Service; this collection contains his research materials for the report including oral history transcripts, Forest Service reports, and Gisborne's writings and correspondence.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Charles "Mike" Hardy was born in Fallbrook, California on June 16, 1916. He graduated with a degree in forestry from the University of Montana in Missoula in 1939 and married Mabelle Gould in 1941. During World War II, he served in the navy for three years as a lieutenant. He received a Master's Degree in forestry from the University of Michigan in 1949 and returned to Missoula to work in the U. S. Forest Service Fire Laboratory from 1951 until his retirement in the 1970s.
After his retirement, Hardy participated in many community activities including Kiwanis International and the Boy Scouts of America, and was active in the University Congregational Church. Mike Hardy passed away in Missoula, Montana on July 19, 2012.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
In 1975, Charles E. "Mike" Hardy was contracted by the University of Montana and the U.S. Forest Service to organize the papers and laboratory equipment of Harry Thomas Gisborne, a pioneering fire scientist in the northern Rocky Mountains. During his work, Hardy incorporated into the Gisborne collection his own research materials compiled for a comprehensive report he wrote on Gisborne's contributions to forest fire research and its impact on the U. S. Forest Service and its approach to fire management. In 2003, Hardy's personal research materials were separated from the Gisborne archival collection. Hardy's research materials, including annual reports, oral history transcripts, speeches, notes, newsletters, interviews, and Gisborne's writings, became Series I of this collection. The second series contains U. S. Forest Service materials related to fire research in Region One including reports, fire studies, photographs, and weather reports. It is believed these materials were compiled by Hardy.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Non-exclusive copyright transferred to the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Charles E. Hardy Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series that are further organized by subject:
Series I: Gisborne Research, 2.8 linear feet, 1911-1977
Series II: Fire Research, 3.0 linear feet, 1912-1975
Custodial History
This collection was in the possession of Charles Hardy until its transfer to Archives and Special Collections in 1977.
Future Additions
No additions to this collection are expected.
Processing Note
This collection was originally included in the Harry Thomas Gisborne Papers (Mss 098) but during reprocessing of the Gisborne collection in 2003 all of Mike Hardy's notes and research contributions were removed and set aside as their own collection. The actions of the 2003 processors on the Hardy materials are unknown. During the 2015 organization of the Hardy materials, the materials were refoldered and arranged into two series.
Related Materials
These materials were originally interfiled with the Harry Thomas Gisborne Papers (Mss 098) at the University of Montana but were separated out to become their own collection in 2003.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Gisborne Research, 1911-1977Return to Top
This series contains materials related to Mike Hardy's research on Harry T. Gisborne and his contributions to fire research. It includes notes, copies of pertinent correspondence and memos, newsletters, and reports.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Outline |
1976 |
| 1/2 | Actuarial |
1919-1976 |
| 1/3 | File material, writing |
1976 |
| 1/4 | File material, philosophy and attitudes |
1948-1976 |
| 1/5 | File material, wide interests |
1943-1976 |
| 1/6 | Interviews |
1976 |
| 1/7 | Interviews |
1976 |
| 2/1 | Interviews and actuarial |
1976 |
| 2/2 | Interviews |
1976 |
| 2/3 | Interviews, Dr. J. A. Larson |
1976 |
| 2/4 | Interviews, philosophy |
1976 |
| 2/5 | Interviews, wide interests |
1976 |
| 2/6 | Interviews, writing |
1976 |
| 2/7 | Newsletter material, general |
1934-1976 |
| 2/8 | Newsletters, Region 1 |
1947-1951 |
| 2/9 | Newsletters, Region 1 |
1920-1946 |
| 2/10 | Newsletters, Region 1 |
1920-1948 |
| 2/11 | Newsletters, Region 1 |
1920-1946 |
| 3/1 | Oral tape transcripts, National Forest Fire Laboratory files |
1976 |
| 3/2 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/3 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/4 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/5 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/6 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/7 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/8 | Speeches and Writings |
1976 |
| 3/9 | Biography preparation |
1927-1976 |
| 3/10 | Biography preparation |
1941-1976 |
| 4/1 | Biography |
1977 |
| 4/2 | Citation Addendum |
1976-1978 |
| 4/3 | Final draft |
1977 |
| 4/4 | Reviewers comments |
1976 |
| 4/5 | Rough draft #2 |
1976 |
| 4/6 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports |
1916-1919 |
| 5/1 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports |
1920-1929 |
| 5/2 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports |
1930-1939 |
| 5/3 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports |
1940-1950 |
| 5/4 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports, fire danger rating |
1916-1956 |
| 5/5 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports, lightning, weather forecasting |
1919-1948 |
| 5/6 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports, fire control planning |
1916-1949 |
| 6/1 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports, plans next fiscal year |
1916-1950 |
| 6/2 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports, publications lists |
1916-1950 |
| 6/3 | Northern Rocky Mountain Forest Annual Reports, funding personnel |
1911-1950 |
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series II.: Fire Research, 1912-1975Return to Top
This series contains additional research materials on fire management not directly related to Hardy's research on Harry T. Gisborne including reports, papers, and measurements on fires and fire danger. A single scrapbook of newspaper clippings related to forest fires and Forest Service activities is also included in the collection.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7/1 | Brackebusch, Arthur P., "Gain and Loss of Moisture in Large Forest Fuels" |
1975 |
| 7/2 | Friedrich, C. Allen, "Forest Fire -- Thunderstorm Knockout Compilation for
Watersheds" |
1951 |
| 7/3 | Fahnestock, George R., "Use of Fire Danger Ratings" |
1951 |
| 7/4 | Fahnestock, George R., "Correction of Burning Index for the Effects of Altitude, Aspect, and Time of Day" |
1951 |
| 7/5 | Kleiner, Harry, screenplay for "Red Skies of Montana" |
1951 |
| 7/6 | Hardy, Charles E., "Helicopter Study" |
1949 |
| 7/7 | Koroleff, A., "Aerial Means of Forest Fire Suppression" |
1950 |
| 7/8 | "Report of Board of Review , Mann Gulch Fire" |
1966 |
| 7/9 | Myers, Victor I., "Photogrammetry and Temperature Sensing for Estimating Soil
Salinity" |
1954-1955 |
| 7/10 | Behavior, fire danger rating, Model 8 Meter |
1953-1957 |
| 7/11 | Behavior, fire danger rating, seasonal severity rating, background material |
1953 |
| 7/12 | Fire Danger Rating, Model 7 Meter |
1934-1953 |
| 7/13 | Fire Danger Rating |
1952 |
| 7/14 | Fire Danger Rating, Region 4 meters |
1952 |
| 7/15 | Fire Danger Rating, meter comparisons |
1958 |
| 7/16 | Fire Danger Rating, Region 5 meters |
1954 |
| 7/17 | Fire Danger Rating, "Instructions for Using Forest Fire Danger Meter Type 8" |
1912-1958 |
| 7/18 | Official Weather Summaries, Savanac Nursery, Haugen, Montana |
1912-1958 |
| 7/19 | Official Weather Summaries, Savanac Nursery, Haugen, Montana |
1912-1958 |
| 8/1 | Forest Fire Danger Meter Type 8 |
1954 |
| 8/2 | Fuel Moisture Stick, correspondence |
1950-1953 |
| 8/3 | "Instructions for the Manufacture of Fuel Moisture Indicator Sticks" |
1951 |
| 8/4 | Fuel Moisture Sticks, Appalachian States, open vs. covered |
1957 |
| 8/5 | Fuel Moisture Stocks, leaching tests |
1952-1957 |
| 8/6 | Retardants, wetting agents, correspondence |
1951 |
| 8/7 | Rate of Spread Computer Analysis, model X-1 |
1950-1953 |
| 8/8 | Rate of Spread Computer Analysis, model X-1 |
1936-1939 |
| 8/9 | Rate of Spread Computer Analysis, model X-1 |
1950 |
| 8/10 | Rate of Spread Computer Analysis, model X-1, instruction samples |
1950-1952 |
| 8/11 | Rate of Spread, model X-1, Working plans |
1950-1954 |
| 8/12 | Rate of Spread, model X-1, data, test records |
1951 |
| 8/13 | Rate of Spread, model X-1, data, test records |
1951 |
| 9/1 | Rate of Spread, model X-1, data test records |
1952 |
| 9/2 | Rate of Spread, model X-1, data test records |
1952 |
| 9/3 | Large Log Study, analysis, log replacement, calibrations |
1951-19961 |
| 9/4 | Large Log Study, behavior |
1950-1952 |
| 9/5 | Large Log Study, behavior |
1958-1960 |
| 9/6 | Large Log Study, clearcut rack |
1960 |
| 9/7 | Large Log Study, Boise Basin Experiment Station |
1958 |
| 9/8 | Large Log Study, Reports |
1955 |
| 9/9 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1950 |
| 9/10 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1951 |
| 9/11 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1952 |
| 9/12 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1953 |
| 9/13 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1954 |
| 9/14 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1955 |
| 9/15 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1956 |
| 10/1 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1957 |
| 10/2 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1958 |
| 10/3 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1958 |
| 10/4 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1959 |
| 10/5 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1959 |
| 10/6 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1960 |
| 10/7 | Large Log Study, basic data |
1960 |
| 10/8 | St. Joe River Photographs |
1953 |
| 11 | Clippings Scrapbook |
1947-1959 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautics in forest fire control--United States
- Fire management--United States
- Fire weather
- Forest fire forecasting--United States
- Forest fires--United States--Prevention and control
- Forest reserves--Fire management--United States
- Wildfire forecasting--United States
- Wildfires--United States--Prevention and control
Personal Names
Corporate Names
Occupations
Finding aid prepared by Dale Johnson
2015
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