Hartman, Thomas Jefferson, 1874-1957.

Thomas Jefferson Hartman (1874-1957) graduated from Oklahoma A & M College in 1898. He became the first graduate to serve on the Board of Regents (1902-1906). Hartman worked as a banker throughout his life and, along with his wife Mary Jarrell Hartman (1884-1967), was an avid supporter of the college. Mr. Hartman helped build Old Central and other early buildings on the OAMC campus. He was founder of the Half Century Club and a president of the OAMC Alumni Association.

Founded December 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical (A & M) College; officially became Oklahoma State University in 1957.

From the description of Papers, 1895-1957. (Oklahoma State University Library). WorldCat record id: 35195815