Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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9n Memofriam The start ' of The 1949 Pickout joins the faculty and the students of Lowell Textile Institute in honoring the memory of two beloved and respected men who were largely responsible for the development and the progress of Lowell Textile Institute. Both President Emeritus Charles H. Eames and Professor Emeritus Louis A. Olnev came to Textile when it was a young and unknown school struggling for recognition and gave to the Institute the best thev had both in administration and instruction. Charles H. Eames was born in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1875 and attended Punchard Free School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology from which he received his degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engi- neering. After his graduation, he worked for the Milford Light and Power Company and Stone and Webster Company in Boston. In 1905, Mr. Eames was appointed an instructor in the Department of Engineering at Textile and secretary to Principal William W. Crosby. When Mr. Crosby resigned in 1907, Mr. Eames was named as his successor, and remained in that position until 1918 when the office of Principal was changed to that of President. He held that office until his retirement in 1945. Mr. Eames was a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, the American Society for the Advancement of Science, the Na- tional Association of Cotton Manufacturers, and the American Textile Foundation. Fraternally, he was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Ahasuerus Council, Royal and Select Masters, Royal Arch Chapter, and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Lowell. Dr. Louis A. Olney succumbed on February 11, 1949 to injuries received in a traffic accident which also claimed the life of his wife Bertha. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1874 and attended Lehigh University from which he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1906 and his Mas- ter ' s degree in 1908. In 1926, Lehigh University awarded him an honorary Doctor of Science degree. Dr. Olney taught chemistry at Brown University before coming to Textile to organize the Department of Textile Chemistry and Dyeing. From a small beginning came the present chemical division of the Institute. When the school moved to its present location, the chemistry department expanded, and, through the untiring work of Dr. Olney, whose plans for the location of laboratories and classrooms were largely accepted, the present- day Louis Pasteur Hall was designed and erected. He was also the founder of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. Dr. Olnev was always interested in research for the advancement of textile chemistry and dyeing, and was largely responsible for the establishment of various research projects which even now are being carried on in our laboratories. He had written several books dealing with color chemistry as applied to textiles on which he was a recognized authority. Both of these men will be greatly missed from the general textile world and from Lowell Textile Institute. The contributions thev have made to t the industry will be long remembered, while the benefits gained by the Institute from their untiring efforts will be reflected in its continued prestige and advancement. 11

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CHARLES H. EAMES President Emeritus November 17, 1875— January 29, 1919 LOUIS A. OLNEY Professor Emeritus Textile Chemistry April 21, 1874— February 11, 1949

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Plelide+it Ken+tetU (I. fy x. Educator . . . Leader . . . Builder IT is gratifying to note that this year ' s Pickout is dedicated to an exposition of what college life can mean to the student body. All of us are prone at times to overlook the significance of our cur- rent experiences and consider our day-to-day existence as a part of life removed from the whole. Such a philosophy is a fleeting one and will not stand the rigors of time. And so it is commendable to depict in this school yearbook, both by word and photograph, the inclu- sive program of student activity and its value to the future indus- trial leaders of the textile and allied industries. The success of any project depends upon many factors, not the least of which is a very careful consideration of what is expected in the way of final results. Research workers often speak of this ap- proach in terms of defining the problem. It is necessary also to com- bine solid judgment with the best trained minds possible and, as a team, bring the most efficient methods to bear upon the intermedi- ate steps leading to the ultimate goal. And yet, this procedure is only part of the story. Generously sprinkled among these ingredients must be an indomitable spirit and unbridled enthusiasm for the work to be done. This is true whether one is considering such generally accepted routine matters as home life, hobbies, bread and butter vocations, or simply the art of living. A college tenure is no exception. To attain maximum satis- faction and value from your collegiate years, there must be an ex- citing spirit of adventure in such matters as class and laboratory attendance along with participation in extra-curricular activities. This point of view is often characterized as college spirit. I urge upon all of you as students to consider this state of mind as it may make your stay with us a happier and more worthwhile one. To the graduating class, a special word of congratulation is ap- propriate. You have labored well, and the attainment of a college education is yours. Combine with your technical knowledge this spirit of adventure and enthusiasm for living and your happiness and success must follow.