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

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3n ilptttanam RoleM £. nUMM, MaA,. ., m.9). With the passing of Dr. Mitchell, the students and alumni of the B.C.D.S. suffered the loss of an excellent professor and a highly valued friend. After apparent recovery from an operation, he had a relapse that ended in his death on Sunday, December 13, 1942. Dr. Robert L. Mitchell was born on June 2 5, 1881, in Elkton, Maryland. After receiving his early education in the public schools, he attended Delaware College. Desiring a professional education he transferred to the Baltimore College of Pharmacy, from which he was graduated in 1902. He then proceeded to reaUze his childhood ambition of becoming a physician by entering the University of Maryland Medical School. He received his M.D. degree in 1905. He began practice in Baltimore and in 19 10 was invited to jcin the faculty of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. He later v as elevated to the full professorship in Bacteriology and Pathology, remaining in this position until his recent illness. Among his professional activities. Dr. Mitchell was a member of the Baltimore City Medical Society, the American Chirvirgical Faculty, the American Medical Associa- tion, and the Southern Medical Society. Dr. Mitchell was a member of the staff of the Maryland General Hospital. He also was an active member of the Nu fraternity, Boumi Temple of the Shrine, Sons of the American Revolution, and the Society of the War of 1812. Only a few of us realized that Dr. Mitchell had participated in many sports and in 1902 was captain of the Maryland football team. He was a member of the M Club. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Insklp Smith Mitchell; a daughter, Miss Nancy Smith Mitchell; and a son, Dr. William Arthur Mitchell, now associated with the Maryland General Hospital. Another son, Robert L. Mitchell, Jr., died in 1934. Throughout his entire career as a teacher, students remembered Dr. Mitchell for his genial ways and his ready wit. Not a lecture went by that he did not keep spirits high with a story or some casual remark. Every one of his students admired him because of his eagerness to be a friend and close advisor. This characteristic made him well liked by all who knew him. Ptilic Snt ' n

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The Robinsons have been in America for a long time. Joseph H. and EUzabeth (Blackwell) Robinson of Rileysville, Virginia, both claimed descent from early Virginia settlers, the Robinsons being of Irish origin and the Blackwells of EngUsh ancestry. Their son, Joseph B. Robinson, was born in Rileysville in 183 8, living in Warrenton, Virginia, until he was twenty-one. He then moved to Clarksburg, West Virginia, where, on April 16, 1883, his eighth child, J. Ben, was born. J. Ben Robinson was educated in the public schools of West Virginia. After three years of preliminary teaching he matriculated at the Teachers ' Training School, Marshall College, from which he was graduated in 1908. While at Marshall he played baseball and football, acting as captain of the eleven in his senior year. Continuing his scholastic career at West Virginia University, Dr. Robinson took post-graduate courses in subjects that were of especial interest to him. Upon completing his work at the University he taught mathematics and science in a high school in New Martinsville, West Virginia, for three years. Together with a cousin who was particularly close to him, Dr. Robinson planned to enter medical school, but the prospect of self-support through the four-year medical course acted as a deterrent and wedge in the proposed careers of the two men; for while one did enter the Johns Hopkins Medical School, the other turned to the then shorter curriculum that dentistry offered and entered the University of Maryland Dental School. While a student Dr. Robinson served on the Editorial Staff of the University Gazette, was President of the Senior Class, and was graduated Gold Medal Winner in 1914. He was immediately appointed Demonstrator of Operative Dentistry, a position he held until 1915, when he returned to Clarksburg to begin practice — a practice which lasted just six weeks, for the Dental School was determined to have Dr. Robinson as a member of the faculty, and have him it did. The next nine years were marked by a rapid and steady series of advancements. In 1916 Dr. Robinson was appointed Professor of Clinical Dentistry. The following year he married Mrs. Beulah Minor Welsh of Baltimore, and one year later was appointed Professor of Operative Dentistry. He retained this chair until 1921, resigning to devote his entire attention and energy to an extensive practice. In this same year he was elected President of the Maryland State Dental Association; he founded the publication of that organization, The Bulletin, acting as its editor. In 1922 he was appointed by Governor Albert C. Ritchie to serve upon the State Board of Dental Examiners, resigning in 1924 to become Dean of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. It has been chiefly through his efforts that the oldest dental school in the world is also one of the best, not only in its purely physical aspects but also in its curriculum and faculty. Dr. Robinson is a member of the American Association of Dental Schools (President, ' 32- ' 33), the Maryland Historical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, American Association for the Advancement of Science, the International Association for Dental Research, the American Association of University Professors, the Maryland State Dental Association (President, ' 21- ' 22), Phi Sigma Kappa, Gamma Alpha Pi, Psi Omega (Supreme Grand Master), Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the University Club, Kiwanis (President, ' 34), and Torch; Fellow of the American College of Dentists (President, ' 34- ' 35), Fellow of the New York Academy of Dentists. In 1934, at the request of Secretary Frances Perkins, Dr. Robinson accepted a position on the Committee of Dentists, assisting the committee on economic security. Recently he was appointed to a committee of dentists acting in an advisory capacity to the Selective Service and more recently was appointed by Secretary of War Stimson to a committee that consists of the nation ' s leading medical men, whose duty it will be to study the Army Medical Service so that personnel, both here and abroad, will have the benefit of the best medical care. Finally, as a climax to a full and active career, Dr. Robinson was elected to the Presidency of the American Dental Association, an honor that can be thoroughly appreciated by those not associated with the profession as well as by those who are. That Dr. Robinson ' s interest and devotion to dentistry are complete is reflected in his hobby of collecting old and rare books pertaining to dentistry . What is modestly admitted to be a fine library is actually one of the best of its kind in existence. From it Dr. Robinson has generously donated numerous invaluable publications to various organizations. These, then, are the salient facts of the life of our Dean. Those who have heard him speak from the rostrum or who have had the privilege of speaking to him per- sonally know of his clear-cut, concise manner of thought and expression, his dynamic delivery and subtle himior. A keen mind, driving ambition, and remarkable energy have won for Dr. Robinson high position and favor in both professional and civic activities. Fane Six

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Zke faculty Comcil William E. Hahn, A.B., D.D.S., M.S. Professor of Anatomy Dr. Hahn was born in Carroll Crunty, Maryland, on April 3, 1905. He received his preliminary education in the public and high schools of this state and attended Franklin and Marshall College and Western Maryland College. He received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, in 1931. After completing graduate work in anatomy at the University of Rochester, Dr. Hahn returned to the B.C.D.S. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the International Asso- ciation for Dental Research, the University of Maryland Biological Society, Psi Omega, Gorgas Odontological Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, and Sigma Xi. His spare moments are devoted to gardening and numismatics. Ernest B. Nuttall, D.D.S. Professor of Croivii and Bridge Prosthesis Born January 10, 1908, Dr. Nuttall hails from Schley, Virginia. Although he began his early education in Virginia, he spent most of his scholastic years in Maryland. A graduate of Western Maryland College, Dr. Nuttall later attended the Dental School, from which he received his degree in 1931. Since then he has been associated with the Departments of Crown and Bridge and Ceramics, acting as Head of the latter. Dr. Nuttall is a member of the American Dental Association, Psi Omega, the Gorgas Odontological Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon. m , , ' 4 k Edward C. Dobbs, D.D.S., F.A.C.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacology Dr. Dobbs was born May 8, 1903, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where he received his public and high school education. He entered the University of Maryland and then the University of Maryland Dental School, graduating in 19z9. After a year of interne- ship he was given a Rockefeller Fellowship in Biochemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Rochester Medical School. After two years there he returned to Maryland to teach. Dr. Dobbs is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Pharmaceutical Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the International Association for Dental Research, the National Formulary Committee, the Maryland Biological Society, XI Psi Phi, Gorgas Odontological Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Sigma XI. As authcr of a textbook and author of research papers. Dr. Dobbs ' time is well occupied. However, he manages to devote some time to his hobby, botany. E. C. Vanden Bosche, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Vanden Bosche was born in Mont-sur-Marchienne, Belgium, September 17, 1901. He received his pubhc and high school education in California, Pennsylvania, and his college training at Grove City College, Lebanon Valley College, and Columbia University. Dr. Vanden Bosche did graduate work at the University of Maryland and was associated with the Department of Inorganic Chemistry. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the University Biological Society, Alpha Chi Sigma and Sigma Xi. His avocations are photography and gardening. Va e Eight