Robert Stewart Hyer | |
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| 1st President of Southern Methodist University | |
| In office 1911–1920 | |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Boaz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1860 Oxford, Georgia |
| Died | May 29, 1929 (aged 68) Dallas, Texas |
| Spouse | Maggie Hudgins[1] |
| Education | Emory College |
Robert Stewart Hyer (October 18, 1860 – May 29, 1929) was an educator and researcher in Texas noted for experimenting with early X-ray and telegraphy equipment. He served as president of Southwestern University before becoming the first president of Southern Methodist University.[2] Hyer Elementary School in University Park, Texas, is named in his honor.[3]
- ^ HYER, Robert Stewart; in Who's Who in America (1901-1902 edition); p. 581
- ^ "Handbook of Texas". Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Hyer Elementary History". Archived from the original on 2010-01-12. Retrieved 2009-11-13.