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William Richardson White (December 2, 1892 – March 24, 1977) [1] was the President of Hardin-Simmons University from 1940 to 1943, ...
The school was renamed Simmons College in 1892 in honor of an early contributor, James B. Simmons. By 1907 it claimed an enrollment of 524 and a staff of 49. [4] In 1925, it became Simmons University. It was renamed Hardin–Simmons University in 1934 in honor of Mary and John G. Hardin, who were also major contributors. [5]
A native of Athens in east Texas, Richardson attended Baylor University and Simmons College from 1910 to 1912. [2] With borrowed money, he and a business partner, Clint Murchison Sr., amassed $1 million in the oil business in 1919–1920, but then watched their fortunes wane with the oil market, until business again boomed in 1933.
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James B. Simmons (c. 1827 – December 17, 1905), was a minister and abolitionist during the Antebellum period. He served as a Baptist minister in Providence, Rhode Island ; Indianapolis , Indiana ; Philadelphia , Pennsylvania; and New York City.
Hardin-Simmons shot 37% and was held to eight 3-point attempts by the staunch Violet defense. NYU shot 53% from the field and led with 36 rebounds to 25 for HSU. The Cowgirls were led on offense ...
Simmons' caretaker attempted to perform CPR and called 911. He was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. on July 13. The autopsy found multiple contusions and abrasions on Simmons' body, as well as a ...
Oscar Henry Cooper (November 22, 1852 – August 22, 1932) [1] was the President of Baylor University from 1899 to 1902, and of Simmons College, now known as Hardin-Simmons University from 1902 to 1909. [2] [3]