Inventory of the John L. Hardie Papers
D-606
Meredith Sweet
University of California, Davis General Library, Dept. of Special Collections
2017
1st Floor, Shields Library, University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
URL: https://www.library.ucdavis.edu/special-collections/
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
University of California, Davis General Library, Dept. of Special Collections
Title: John L. Hardie Papers
Creator:
Hardie, John L.
Identifier/Call Number: D-606
Physical Description:
0.4 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1937-2009
Abstract: A collection of papers and photographs collected by John L. Hardie, a former UC Davis alumnus and campus administrator. Material
includes correspondence with other campus officials including Edwin C. Voorhies and Larry N. Vanderhoef; campus historic publications,
recollections from Voorhies and Tracy I. Storer, and resources; speeches given by Hardie; and play books from The Bohemian
Club of San Francisco. Additionally, this collection includes memorabilia from Prince Charles's 1977 visit to the UC Davis
campus and a historic photograph of Edwin C. Voorhies receiving a commemorative gavel; the plaque from the gavel is also included.
Physical Location: Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Biography
John L. Hardie (October 2, 1935 - September 8, 2011) was a UC Davis student (1958) and the first full-time manager of the
Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA). He also served as an administrator at both the university campus and the UC Davis Medical
Center, acting as assistant to both Chancellors Mrak and Meyer. He also directed the Capital Campaign Project and the University's
75th Anniversary Program.
Scope and Contents
A collection of papers and photographs collected by John L. Hardie, a former UC Davis alumnus and campus administrator. Material
includes correspondence with other campus officials including Edwin C. Voorhies and Larry N. Vanderhoef; campus historic publications,
recollections from Voorhies and Tracy I. Storer, and resources; speeches given by Hardie; and play books from The Bohemian
Club of San Francisco. Additionally, this collection includes memorabilia from Prince Charles's 1977 visit to the UC Davis
campus and a historic photograph of Edwin C. Voorhies receiving a commemorative gavel; the plaque from the gavel is also included.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Processing Information
Archives intern Meredith Sweet processed this collection under the direction of Liz Phillips, Manuscript Archivist.
Acquisition
Gift of Marylee Hardie, 2016.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John L. Hardie Papers, D-606, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of
California, Davis.
Publication Rights
All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission
to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Hardie, John L. -- Archives
University of California, Davis -- History
Voorhies, Edwin C. (Edwin Coblentz), 1891-1967 -- Correspondence
Box 1, Folder 1
Photograph of John Hardie
undated
Box 1, Folder 2
Campus History: General Publications
1937
1954
Box 1, Folder 3
Campus History: California Aggie Alumni Association "Dimension" Booklets
1964-1969
Box 1, Folder 4
Campus History: Historic Resources Inventory
1986
Box 1, Folder 5
Campus History: General Campus Recollections by Tracey I. Storer
2008
undated
Box 1, Folder 6
Campus History: Speech by Tracy I. Storer (Recollections of the Signal Corps School)
15 January 1973
Box 1, Folder 7
Campus History: Correspondence with Edwin C. Voorhies
8 January 1962 - 30 November 1964
undated
Box 1, Folder 8
Campus History: Recollections by Edwin C. Voorhies
February 1955
May 2008
undated
Box 1, Folder 9
Campus History: Edwin C. Voorhies Biographical Materials
6 December 1918
20 March 1967 - 15 August 1967
Box 1, Folder 10
Campus History: Photograph of Edwin C. Voorhies Receiving Commemorative Gavel (Plaque Included)
6 January 1963
Box 1, Folder 11
Photographs of/including Edwin C. Voorhies
undated
Box 1, Folder 12
Campus History: Special Events: Prince Charles Visit
October 1977
Box 1, Folder 13
Speeches and Memorials: Maynard A. Amerine
1998
Box 1, Folder 14
Speeches and Memorials: Mike Harrison
1997
2005
Box 1, Folder 15
Speeches and Memorials: Edward B. Roessler
July 1993
August 2001
Scope and Contents
Edward Roessler memorial speech given 19 July 1993; Vanderhoef dinner celebrating Roessler chair with speech given 23 August
2001 "Thoughts by John Hardie about Ed Roessler. Delivered by Marylee Hardie."
Box 1, Folder 16
Speeches and Memorials: Ruth R. Storer
20 September 1986
Box 1, Folder 17
Memorabilia: The Bohemian Club (San Francisco) Grove Playbooks
2008-2009
Scope and Contents
Contains The Grove playbooks for "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Gaijin" as performed by the San Francisco Bohemian Club
in 2008 and 2009.
Box 1, Folder 18
Campus History: Knowles A. Ryerson Memorial Program
January 1990
Scope and Contents
Memorial program notes Hardie gave words of rememberance, but the speech itself is not included in this collection.
Box 1, Folder 19
Speeches and Memorials: Dee Vochester
1 April 1996
Scope and Contents
Unsure if speech was given by John Hardie; "Davis Rotary 4/1/96"
Box 1, Folder 20
Speeches and Memorials: SERRA Club
5 October 1990