Davies, P.S., 1935-1947

Edward Rochie Hardy's personal files are comprised of two parts.  The first is a subject file, consisting of articles, poems, and stories written and collected by Hardy, information on his family, and a large section on fire marks, his hobby.  Also included are personal photographs and honors received by Hardy.  The second part of the personal file consists of his correspondence which is divided into an alphabetical and a chronological grouping.  During his long life, there were a select number of people with whom Hardy maintained consistent contact.  His correspondence with these people, which span a decade or more, are organized alphabetically.  Significant among these is correspondence with Harry E. Back, a friend from Boston University, which spans 43 years and his correspondence with L. John Dodd, an English friend, which spans 31 years.  The remaining portion of Hardy's correspondence is arranged chronologically.