Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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In Memoriam During the month of August, 1955, one of our former faculty members, Horace E. Horton, passed away Mr. Horton came to M.S.M. in 1948 as an associate professor in the Electrical Engineering Department where he suc- cessfully taught until 1954 when, due to illness, he was forced to leave the faculty of the School of Mines, Mr. Horton received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas in 1916, In 1947, after 31 years of employment in industry, Mr, Horton began his teaching career at the University of Arkansas where he served two years before coming to M.S.M. Mr, Horton was a member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society and was also a member of several professional societies. While Mr. Horton did not serve on the M.S.M faulty very long, we here at the School of Mines will riot forget him very easily.

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In Memoriam Dr. Daniel C. Jackling On l lie 13th of March, 1956, one of M.S.M.’s most illustrious alumni. Dr. Daniel C. Jackling, passed away at his home in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jackling Had long been recognized as one of the greatest American pioneers in the development of natural resources. Dr. Jackling graduated from the School of Mines in 1892, and for a brief period taught in the Chemistry Department at M.S M, Beginning his industrial career in Cripple Creek, Colorado, Dr. Jackling quickly made a name for himself by reforming the copper industry. 1 lie name of Dr, Jackling will not be forgotten very easily by the Mis- m ui i School of Mines whose gymnasium bears the name, Jackling Gym- nasium, in tribute to this great man who, by his outstanding work, brought an abundance of honor and glory to the school.

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