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

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NEW BEDFORD TEXTILE SCHOOL HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL ATew Bedford is within short distance of Hopedale, Whitinsville, Hyde ■ Park, Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Taunton, and other large cotton machinery centers. It is one of the healthiest of the manufactur- ing cities in the United States. Picturesquely situated on the extreme south shore of Massachusetts it enjoys one of the mildest winter climates in New England. New Bedford is an especially suitable location for an institution like the New Bedford Textile School since it is the largest cotton manufactur- ing city of fine yarns and fancy woven fabrics and novelties in the coun- try. Its spindles number 1,966,386; and looms 41,692; and employes 19,755. The school was established by the trustees of the New Bedford Tex- tile School and incorporated in accordance with Chapter 475, Acts 1895. The school went into operation in the fall of 1899, and the first class was graduated in 1900. The regular courses were one year in length for the first few years, but afterwards increased to three years. Special shorter courses are given, however, for which certificates are granted. On July 1, 1918 the school became a State institution by an act amending the State Constitution. It is still maintained with appropria- tions made by the State and City. 4 LOjfc-

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TO OUR PRINCIPAL, William § mtilj whose wise guidance and personal example have inspired us with noble aims, we, the grad- uating class of 1934, wish to take this opportu- nity to show our aj)preciation and acknowledge the invaluable services rendered us.

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