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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THE FABRICATOR 1934 DEPARTMENTS rTlHE New Bedford Textile School has practically all of the departments ■ - which exist in an up-to-date cotton mill. The Cotton Yarn Preparation department, under the head of Mr. Gourley, with Mr. Richardson and Mr. Fawcett as his able assistants, is the foundation of the cotton fabric. The work in this department de- mands the keenest attention of the student. The equipment from the breaker thru ' to the twisters is of the modern type. There is also a test- ing room in which the students are taught the theory and practice of handling the testing apparatus. A most thorough knowledge of yarn preparation and testing is obtained by any student whose curriculum in- cludes this subject. The Warp Preparation and Weaving departments are under the head of Mr. Acomb. Mr. Acomb ' s assistants are Mr. Fawcett and Mr. Rich- ardson. In this department the student gains valuable knowledge as to the work and activities of any modern weave room. When a student has finished his training in these departments he has in his possession a val- uable asset. Mr. Holt, as the head of the Design department has as his assistants Mr. Fawcett and Mr. Richardson. In this department the student is in- structed as to the various types of weaves and designs, and how to prop- erly analyze cloth, and to prepare designs and weaves for the weave room. The Knitting department is under the direct care of Mr. Manning. This department is fully equipped with the various types of modern knitting machinery, and it also includes a testing lab, a silk winding room, and a dyeing room. The Mechanical department comprises of courses in steam engineer- ing, mill engineering, electricity, drafting, etc. Mr. Crompton is the head of this department and he is ably assisted by Mr. Bayreuther and Mr. Walton. This department occupies a good part of the first and sec- ond floors of the new building. Graduates of this course have proven their worth in the textile world. Last, but not the least, is the Chemistry, Dyeing and Finishing de- partments, headed by Mr. Busby, with Mr. Weymouth and Mr. Brooks as his assistants. These departments have two modern laboratories, a weighing room, lecture room, and a print room. Converting and finish- ing machines are located in the basement under the laboratories. This department has proven itself to be very popular, and has turned out many able and efficient men. -■ { 12 $»■