Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Transit Yearbook (Troy, NY)

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V . ,N FZ Q' 9 ?' 5 X4 ELWYN M. CLARK, C.E., Ass1'sta111f in IlfIfZf1ZC'l'lICll'iC.S'.. R. P. I., 'o4g 2 El. Born December 14, 1875, at I-lampton, 'Windham County, Conn., prepared at Willimantic High School, Rianhead Academy, Rianhead, L. I., and Connecticut Agricultural College. After a year of practical Work as rodman and transitman, he entered the R. P. I. in September, 1900, and was graduated in june, 1904, with the degree of C.E,3 appointed Assistant in Mathematics in September, 1904. XVILLIAM RALSTON HEADDEN, B.S., CE., Assistant in Mathematics and Surffeying. . .I., '04g R. S. E.,Z E, T B U. Born February 26, ISSI, College Park, Maryland. Graduated from State Agricultural College of Colorado in June, 199, entered 'the Institute in September, 1901, and was graduated in June, 1904, with degree of C.E.3 appointed Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying in September, 1904. Appointed Assistant City Engineer of Troy in January, 1907. - t R P 1 , 1 I 7 , V 6 ,H rf ' . 91 g ... RUDOLPI-I F. TESSIER, CE., f1.r.v1'.vfu11f in Ilffzllzczwzclflhr and Sll1 Z'6:Vfllg. R. P. I., '05 R. E., T B II. Born at Cohoes, N. Iuly 8, 1881: prepared at St. Bernard's Academy, Cohoes, gradu- ating in 1899. Entered Institute September. 1901. graduating in June, 1905, with degree of C.E. Appointed Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying August, 1905. Member of Society of Eng, of Eastern New York. 28

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AZARIAI-I T. LINCOLN, BS., M.S.,APh.D., Assistant Professor of EIect1'0-CI1e11117str'y. I E, A K E. ID .X Y, Born june 25, 1868, in Montfort. IVis. BS. 1894, Vfisconsing M.S. 18982 Ph.D., 1899. Assistant in Chemistry, Wisconsin '96-'98, Fellow in Chemistry, University of 'Wiscon- sin 1898-99. Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry, Cornell University, 1899-'00. Instructor in Chemistry in University of Cincinnati. 1900-'01. Instructor in Chemistry, University of Illinois. 1901-'03. Asst. Prof. Chemistry, University of Illinois, IQO3-,O8. Teacher Chemistry, Summer School, Wfisconsin, '93-'98g Asst. Prof. Chemistry, Sum- mer School, University of Illinois, T904-IOS. Invented Linc0ln's Burette Holder. Publications: Solution of Silicates of the Alkalies , The Dissociative Power of Sol- vents , The Electrical Conductivity of Non-aqueous Solutionv, f'Physical Reactions and the Mass Lawn. Solvent Action of Vapors , The Ternary System, Benzine. Acetic Acid, and lVater . Determination of Phosphates in Natural Waters , Vapor Pressure of Nitrate Solutionsu, 'fElectrolytic Corrosion of Brass . Book: Elementary Quantitative Chemical Analysis. Lincoln and XYalton, Macmillan Co., 1907. Member Amer. Chem. Soc.. Amer. Electro-Chemical Soc. LEIVIS FERRY MOODY, BS., MS., Assisiaul Professor of Mechanical Ezzgiueering. University of Pennsylvania, IQOIQ M 'IJ A, E E. Born at Philadelphia in 1880. Prepared for college at Friends' School in Philadelphia. Entered University of Pennsylvania in 1897: B.S. TQOIQ M. S., 1002. In office of Chief Engineer, Union Traction Co. of Philadelphia, 1902, Instructor in Mechanical Engineer- ing, Universitv of Pennsvlvania. 1902-1004. In Hydraulic Department of the I, P. Morris Co. of Philadelphia CVVm. Cramp Sz Sons. Ship and Engine Bldg. C0.D, 1904 to 1908. Besides Institute work. Engaged in consulting work for Risdon-Alcott Turbine Co.. Mounty Holly, New Jersey, 1008: and for Sellers 81 Rippy. Philadelphia. 1909. Con- tributor to Technical Press and Proceedings of the American Soc. C. E., and Am. Assoc. A.S. VVILLIAM VV. ROUSSEAU, C.E., I11.structo1' in Bofany and Assistant in Geodesy. R .P. I., '95gR.S.E.,EE,TBII. ' Born April 19, 1873, at Troy, N. Y.g his early education was received at the Troy High School and Troy Academyg he entered the R. P. I. in ,QI and graduated in June, ,Q5, with the degree of C.E.g since graduation he has held the positions of Assistant Engineer on the D. Sz I-I. R. R., Assistant Engineer in charge of Corning Dyke Construction at Corning, N. Y., and at present is Instructor of Botany and Assistant in Geodesy at the R. P. I. Engr. and Supt. of Construction of Troy Water Works, Troy, N. Y. 27

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GORDON SAXTON THOMPSON, C.E., A55l.Sf'Gllf in Rafiunal and Teclmical Merhamcs R, P,1,,'053 1 A 9, L a, 1. 1111, Born August 6, 1883, at Lansingburgh, N. Y.g prepared at Wabali School, Waban, Mass.. and at Troy Academy in 19003 entered Wfilliams College in the class of 1904. Left Wil- liams February, 1902, entered R. P. I., February, IQOZQ was graduated in 1905, with degree of C. E. LEROY VVALTER CLARK, C.E., Asszktaril in Rational and Technical Mechanics.. R. P. I.. '06. T B H, E E. Born September 4, ISS2, at Nassau. N. Y., prepared at Cortland Normal School and Y. M. C. A. Night School: entered Institute September, ,021 graduated June, '06, with degree of CE. Appointed Assistant in Rational and Technical Mechanics in 'o6. JOHN I-I. SPENGLER, OE., fliflliftlllf In Rational Illld 7'c'c'l1111't'z1l Mcflzawzlks. R. P. I., '09 Born in Kansas City, Mo.. January 2, 1885. Prepared at Manual Training I-Iigh School Graduated June, 1909. Appointed Assistant in Department of Rational Mechanics. Sep temher, 1909. 5l lf5w1w1 1. rf. . Y .LW ww. N .lhigfaww lf ,ldl 1 H I l h l 'x and Prosso Preparatory School. Kansas City. Mo. Entered R. P.. I., September, 1905. 29