University of Rochester - Interpres Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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. 4 1 . is' -4 wiv' ,PP a ' .3 Y .. .3 -lx ill. ,J ta f A 'ze .o' tr' to l V, 'ii' me 'Ql J- n. 's NTB Otis Hall Robinson Upon the death of Dr. Otis Hall Robinson, Emeritus Professor of Natural Philosophy, on Thursday, December the twelfth, the University of Rochester lost one of its most faithful and earnest advocates. Practically all of his active life had been spent in the service of his Alma 'Mater and the gratitude-forfwhat he had accomplished, felt by those who knew him as associated with the college, greatly increased the grief at his death. g Professor Robinson was the hrst alumnus of Rochester to become a member of the faculty. l-le entered college as a student when the institution still occupied the old United States Hotel building, located on what is now VVest Main Street, but then called the Buffalo Road. He was graduated in the 'Classof l86l. About three years later, after having spent two years in the study and practice of the law, he again became connected with the university, as tutor in mathematics in which study he had shown exceptional ability while an undergraduate. Prom this time on Professor Robinson became one of President Martin B. Andersons most loyal and devoted supporters. The period of his service at the university was one of great beginnings. Gnly through the efforts of men like Professor Robinson has the present status of the college been made possible, for it is the work of the early pioneers which determine the standing and prestige of the later life of any institution. Dr. Robinson, raised to the rank of assistant professor and in 1869 to professor of mathematics, was always ready and glad to assume new responsibilities. I-le became assistant librarian in 1866, and librarian in l868. The burden which rested upon him at this time and later was exceedingly heavy, but he performed his services with his proverbial faithfulness and painstaking care. In l884 he assumed charge of the study of natural philosophy, including all the sciences except chemistry. Poor health caused his resignation from active service in 1903, Since that time he has been enrolled as Emeritus Professor of Natural Philosophy. 'fDuring his long life in the college Professor Robinson gained the esteem of his colleagues and pupils by his sterling character and efficient services. W'e honor him for his high integrity and strongnsense of duty, his exact knowledge and 'faithfulness as a teacher, his capacity in practical affairs, his devotion to the interests of the college and absolute fidelity to every trust. This tribute, taken from the resolutions adopted by the faculty of the university shows what an enviable place Professor Robinson held amono' his associates. ' if f 'rj all . Q' , .i-M: f f .. :-WIC. il K 4 .7 1 .5-tb X 8, -M .5 gt. 9. pl QR WQ ' 4' w 6 l l i f, a. gf 5. J '- Q f az rzzormzs f. Q .N 11 1 A

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mi . :Mr Mitt it f te, QQ ity! 1.1 It '73 , ' W .,- i ' ' 'Qi -r s' , ar., .- ,.qi4.if. :J it iii tj wg. Q4 ,. t it l . l V E t t V ,jf f- 'C f'7x'f ' .-rx.. 12,9 4 1 Qiji. 31 ,Ka . Samuel Allan Lattimore Samuel Allan Lattimore, Ph. D., LL. D., was a man endeared by his personal character to all those who knew him during his long connection with the university, and, as one of Rochesters leading educators and scientists, known and honored throughout the country. NVhen he died on the morning of February l7, l9l3, he was mourned by many friends and admirers whose love and esteem for him was expressed in the number of letters of sympathy received from all parts. Since his retirement in l9OS Dr. Lattimore had been Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, and for forty-one years before that, as Pro- fessor of Chemistry, had been in active service for the University of Rochester. Graduated from DePauw University in l850 he taught and studied for several years more, and finally accepted the call of the University of Rochester in 1867, taking charge of the department of chemistry. Largely through his efforts the study of this and the other physical sciences by the modern laboratory method was introduced and developed in the university. But his worth was not limited to his held of instruction alone, for both by his personal T2-'T' P'-. Wu., tl if it? t fat is it .k it V . FE HG .3 . tier ,tit limbs ii. n: fl ,skew at mit' i , ...ff .L ' ,-if-'V its i ..-.rsmjssg , I - 'Tfw iii '-xi'7'.'fi 3, -X ah. ii. 1. V r, -t .1 is 12-,L influence and high standing as a teacher and man he was an im- A ', .lgilifrr portant factor in the life and growth of the college. As an adminis- AQ. trative officer, for three years chairman of the EXCCllt1VC,CO11l- ljftf-ll mittee, and for two years acting president, he also served efficiently. t,j.f'r2g-iarafsnh Dr. Lattimore's activities outside the college were numerous. it ,'i,,' lpxi and he was interested in some of the most important charitable and public organizations in the city. He was one of the organizers of the VVestern New York Institute for Deaf Mutes, a charter member of the Board of Trustees of the Mechanics Institute, and one of the first members of the governing board of Reynolds Library and later its president. One of the organizers of the Roch- ester Microscopical Society, he became a member of the Rochester Academy of Science when the two organizations became one, he was a member of the American Chemical Society since its founding i and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for years. His ability as a chemist was widely recognized, if f and his services werein demand not only for commercial Work, but ,eg also forthe city, state and nation. ,II iii But not only for pre-eminence in his profession and his varied activities will Dr. Lattimore be remembered. His was a rare com- Si bination of the liner traits of character, and no one connected with t ig the university was personally more popular. His ever-enduring spirit of courtesy, kindliness, generosity, and cheer will live. A, - g Uhr Et ts 4tai-:af.n .... E..5ZQll:2..,fg539 'W' f-wa im 5' 1 ,..,,,.m.,1 ,vw -afs. :Ti . .-fx: ,fume---if' L ,. r Eag.'viv,-'yv4.-11. .- w,4g:.','r.-.-. ,. 1 4. , sg f in ta, .W -iff 1' 'yt :V .Jw- h!51a2.,,f1.: .'- ' ' . ,.. fa, -I . ,7 , 33? fit ' :Ka-., ,af A .-.ai f. g ew' l' i1iii,iiib'lQ,5f'il i 15 'if -' if . '-. L .,. ..,