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

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FRED E. BUSBY, B. S. Chemistry, Dyeing and Finishing Dept. M, I. T. ' 97 Mr. Busby has been the head of the Chemistry Department for 6years and he deserves a great deal of credit for the manner in which he presents a hard subject so that it can be clearly understood. Mr. Busby has had a vast wealth of practical experience acquired in the laboratories and finish- ing plants of New England, which combined with the theory gained at M. I. T. has made him an authority on the subjects which he teaches. Ever willing to spend time with a backward student has gained for him the reputation of being a patient and efficient instructor. Aside from his duties as an instructor he has ably helped the Athletic Association in the capacity of chairman of the Faculty Advisory Board. [Sixteen]

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MAURICE H. CROMPTON Mechanical Engineering Department .Mr. Crompton came to this school in 1914 as an instructor in the Mechanical Department and was promoted to head of the department in 1917. By virtue of his varied experience in some of the leading mechanical plants through the United States, he is well fitted for the position. He has made an extensive study along mechanical lines which he teaches, and practically all the courses in his department are original with him. His ability to explain to the minutest degree, problems that confront the student, has made him one of the school ' s leading teaching assets. [I ' iftcen]

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DANIEL H. TAFT Carding and Spinning Dept. Mr. Taft came to this institution in 1920 and after serving- as an assis- tant in the carding- and spinning department for three years, took charge of the artment as successor to Mr. Smith in 1922. Mr. Taft has had 25 years experience in mills located in New England and thereby gained a good ■ ictical knowledge of cotton yarn manufacturing, which he ably imparts to the student in a straightforward and intelligent manner. Mr. Taft started work as a sliver lap tender and by the dint of hard labor and study has held all positions of responsibility up to and including carding overseer. Before coming to the school, Mr. Taft was overseer of carding in the Shipment Knitting Mills for seven years. [Seventeen]