New Bedford Institute of Technology - Fabricator Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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WILLIAM ACOMB Weaving Dep ' t Mr. William Acomb, who has been with the school for several vears, took over the position of head instructor of the weaving department after the former head Mr. Thomas Yates retired.. In taking up the new duties, Mr. Acomb has proved himself to be a very efficient and able instructor. His many years of experience in weaving affords him an opportunity to impart such knowledge to the students, that they are able to get a good insig ' ht of the intricacies of the art. He has introduced many new ideas in the curriculum of the weaving department, which will help the students after they leave the school. [Eighteen]

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LEWIS G. MANNING Knitting Dep ' t X. B. T. S. 1909 This gentleman became head of the knitting department two years ago. as successor to Mr. Frank Payton. Previous to coming here. Mr. Manning has held executive positions in several knitting mills throughout the country. He is a former student of the school having graduated in the class of 1909. The knowledge he received at good old Tex coupled with the knowl- edge he acquired through his vast experience in the knitting line, affords him the ability to impart a thorough understanding of this industry to the students. Mr. Manning will also be remembered for having coached one of the best basketball teams the school has ever produced. [Seventeen ' ]

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INSTRUCTORS COTTON YARN PREPARATION DEPARTMENT FRANK HOLDEN JOSEPH WOOLAM WEAVING AND DESIGNING DEPARTMENTS STEPHEN R. MOORE FRED GARLINGTON CHEMISTRY DYEING AND FINISHING DEPARTMENT ABRAM BROOKS ALBERT H. GRIMSHAW EVERETT C. GLOVER MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT ADAM BAYREUTHER WILLIAM T. WALTON [Nineteen]