Hardy, George, Papers, 1924-1925, 1972, 1984-1989, undated

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Hardy, George, Papers, 1924-1925, 1972, 1984-1989, undated

Comprised of letters, a photograph, yearbook page, and manuscript poetry, the George Hardy Papers, 1924-1925, 1972, 1984-1989, undated, provides a glimpse into the life of the former University of Texas student and poet while he lived in Dallas.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8190900

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Texas Student Publications, Inc.

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Decker, Luciel, 1900-1994

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Hardy, George, 1903-1984

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Born in Hico, Texas, George Hardy (1903-1984) aspired to become a poet. During the 1920s he attended the University of Texas, during which he served as a staff member for the Longhorn magazine, the literary publication of the university. He lived in Dallas following UT, and was an office worker for Willy-Overland, an automotive company. Eventually, Hardy made his way to San Diego before World War II. While serving in the Navy during the Second World War, he suffered a fractured skull and broken ...

University of Texas at Austin.

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The University of Texas at Austin (UT) opened in 1883 with eight professors, four assistants, a proctor, and 221 male and female students. The first set of graduates, consisting of thirteen law students, attended UT commencement on June 14, 1884. By World War I, enrollment rose to 2,254 and by World War II to over 11,000. African Americans were admitted in 1950, and by 1966, there were 27,345 students. Over the next 40 years, the university continued to expand. In 2009 e...