University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School - Mirror Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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D.D.S., F.A.C.D. Dean, Professor of Dental Anatomy and Operative Technics President-Elect of the American Dental Association, 1941

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President of the University Dr. Byrd was born in Somerset County, Maryland, ' in 188 9. He attended Crisfield High School, and was graduated from the Maryland Agricultural College in 1908. As a student, he was outstanding in football, track, and base- ball a well as in scholastic achievement. In 1912, he became athletic coach and instructor in English and History at the University of Maryland. During the World War, he organized and directed the Students Training Corps at College Park. In 1918 he was made assistant to Dr. A. F. Woods, President of the University. When, Dr. Raymond Pearson succeeeded Dr. Woods, Dr. Byrd remained as assistant. In 1936, Dr. Pearson resigned and Dr. Byrd became President. Through his efforts in the State Legislature, he was instru- mental in the merging of the State Schools of Law, Medicine, Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and the Agricultural College. Under his direction the scope of the extension services of the University has been enlarged; and a huge building pro- gram has been instituted and partially completed. New structures include the handsomely equipped Bressler Memorial Building and the Nursing and Dental School annexes. Governor of Maryland Governor Herbert R. O ' Conor was born in Baltimore in 1896. He obtained his early education at St. Paul ' s Parochial School and Loyola High School. He was graduated from Loyola College with the degree of A.B. and in 192 he received his LL.B. degree from the University of Maryland. In 1924 Loyola conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws. In 1921 he was appointed Assistant State ' s Attorney and in 192 3 he was made People ' s Counsel of the Public Service Com- mission by appointment of Governor Ritchie. In 1924 he was elected State ' s Attorney by a comfortable majority. He held this position until elected Governor of Maryland in 193 8. Governor O ' Conor has played a prominent part in the progress of the University of Maryland and much of its expansion can be credited to the cooperation between the Chief Executive of the State and Dr. Byrd.

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3tt ii mnnam a £. £atcfiantj £).®. ., r .y .S.®. By the sudden death of Dr. Harry E. Latcham, on August 20, 1941, the profession lost one of its most outstanding and respected members. Dr. Latcham was born in Montezuma, Iowa, on May 5, 1879. After receiving his early education in Jefferson, Missouri, he attended Northwestern University, School of Dentistry. Following his graduation from this institution in 1901, he practiced in Jefferson, Missouri, and Des Moines, Iowa, until 193 0, when he was appointed to the faculty of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Mary- land. At the time of his death, he was Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry. An outstanding clinician, technician of operative procedures, and manipulator of gold foil. Dr. Latcham appeared before many state and component dental societies and enjoyed international esteem. He was a member of the Dental Technology Committee of the American Association of Dental Schools; and he cooperated with the United States Bureau of Standards in research problems concerning materials used in dentistry. He also made a study of technic teeth for preclinical instruction under the sanction of the American Association of Dental Schools. At various times in his career. Dr. Latcham held the following positions: president of the Iowa State Dental Society, librarian and editor of the Iowa State Journal, president of the Fort Dodge District Dental Society, president of the Woodbury Study Club, president of the Prime Gold Foil Study Club, grand master of the Iowa Auxiliary of Delta Sigma Delta, and Secretary of the Maryland division of the American College of Dentists. He was also a member of the Baltimore City Dental Society, the Maryland State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and an honorary member of the Gorgas Odontological Society. Dr. Latcham was outstanding in many ways other than in professional achievement. The faculty, alumni, and students of the School will always remember his faultless attire, immaculate appearance, and dignified manner. His sincere desire for each student to learn his subject, his passion for absolute accuracy in every undertaking, and his tireless efforts to apply the finest, most modern teaching aids will be forever appreciated by all who were so fortunate as to Jiave studied under him. Finally, all of his associates will retain the memory of his subtle wit, love of good companionship, and sympathetic interest in the problems of others. Page Six