1953 TD₃. Discovered 1953 Oct. 3 at the Goethe Link Observatory at Brooklyn, Indiana.

Named for Herman B. Wells, president of Indiana University for 25 years from 1937 to 1962. Following his retirement as president, he was given the new title of university chancellor, and has continued to be active in university affairs. Almost single handed, he changed Indiana University from a good university to a great university. Over the years he also served the cause of higher education on the national and international level with great distinction and statesmanship. (M 3508)