Hargitt, George Thomas, 1881-1971.

George T. Hargitt came to Duke University in 1930 where he became a Professor of Zoology and Director of Graduate Studies.

George T. Hargitt came to Duke University in 1930 where he became a Professor of Zoology and Director of Graduate Studies. He retired in 1951, at which time he was made professor emeritus. Hargitt was born in Fairfield, Indiana and received his A.B. from Syracuse University (1902), his A.M. from University of Nebraska (1903), and his Ph.D. from Harvard (1909). In 1939, he was given an honorary doctorate of science by the University of Syracuse. He also was featured in the book "American Men of Science." He died in 1971.