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Preface
T
O the readers of this book we extend greetings, with the hope that they will not
be disappointed. .
To those who, by their contributions to the different departments, have made
possible the publication of this book, we acknowledge a profound debt of gratitude.
We also extend hearty thanks to all those who have helped us with suggestions or
advice, or in any other way.
We hope that, in formulating your opinion as to the merits of this record of our deeds
and daring, you will be guided by what has given you pleasure, rather than by its lack
of literary and artistic value, and in the words of James Whitcomb Riley:
"Simply take what the scrawl is worth-
Knowing I love you as the sun the sod
On the ripening side of the great round earth
That swings in the smile of God."
And remember, "the good times we have had cannot be taken from us."
THE LEXERD STAFF.
Pagt StrJtn
ARTHUR J. RowLAND Sc.D.
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ARTHUR J. ROWLAND, Sc.D.
D
R. ROWLAND had, throughout his early education, the
opportunity of widely diverse training, so valuable to one
who is constantly meeting that most complex type of human
nature-the student. After a year spent at the University of Penn-
sylvania, and several in the study of languages at Johns Hopkins, Dr.
Rowland became interested in dairy farming and dropped his college
work for a time. Three years later, in I 89o, he re-entered Johns
Hopkins, graduating as a "Proficient in Applied Electricity" in 1893.
Almost immediately afterwards he came to Drexel Institute. It was
at the time when the Institute courses were in process of formation
and Dr. Rowland was given entire charge of purchasing and in-
stalling the equipment as well as starting the classes in Electrical
Engineering. In answer to a continually growing demand, in 1906,
the School of Engineering was organized to include courses in Me-
chanical and Civil, as well as Electrical Engineering with Dr. Rowland
as Director. In that year too, Bucknell University conferred upon
him the degree of Doctor of Science.
Dr. Rowland's work as consulting engineer, especially in the
field of lighting and illumination, has brought him into great promi-
nence in his profession. He is a member of the American Institute
of Electrical Engineers, the Illuminating Engineering Society, the
Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, and the En-
gineer's Club of Philadelphia.
In one of the Dean's addresses to the student body, he referred
to himself as a "mother's helper," not to aid in the inflicting of
punishment, as many of this vocation are wont to do, but to help
the more immature members of his large family to help themselves.
The students of Drexel Institute appreciate the organization of
Drexel into a family group in which they gladly accord the Dean
this honorable position.
HE RY V. GUMMERE, M.A.
In 1888, Professor Gummere was graduated
from Haverford College wit h a B.S. degree. The
following year he received his Master's degree from
Haverford, and in r8go, t he degree of M.A. from
Harvard. After spending the years from 1889 to
1893 in graduate work, he became instructor . in
Mathematics at Swarthmore College. Followtng
graduate work in Harvard came the appointment
of Professor in Mathematics and Phy ics in Ursi nus
College, whi ch Professor Gummere filled until hi s
appointment as Professor of Mathematics tn
Drexel Institute in 1\104.
Although most of hi s time is taken up with the
evening school work, Professor Gummere is always
ready to lend a helping hand to the day students.
ABRAHAM HENWOOD, B.S., M.S.
Profes or Henwood received his preparatory train-
ing at Girard College. He was graduated from Uni-
versity of Pennsylvani a in Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, and in 1916 received his M.S. degree.
In 1917, Professor Henwood was appointed a
chief of investigation in connection with t he work
of the advisory commission of the Counci l of
National Defense.
In seeking information regarding Professor Hen-
wood's newest title the answer given was a broad
smi le and the title of "Commander-in-Chief of
the Chemistry Department of Drexel Institute."
He is presiding officer of the Phil adelphi a section
of the American Chemical Society, comprising
more than five hundred chemists engaged in all
lines of work in and around Philadelphia.
HENRY NEWTON BENKERT, B.S., C.E.
Professor Benkert entered Swarthmore College
from Swarthmore Preparatory School and was gradu-
ated in 1901 with a B.S. degree and in 1904 as
Civil Engineer. From 1902 to 1907 Professor Ben-
kert was connected with the faculty of the Engineer-
ing Department of Swarthmore College. In 1905,
he became an instructor in Engineering at Drexel
Institute, receiving the appointment of Professor
of Electrical Engineeri ng in ' 909 Hi s subtle
wit and good humor have made for him a host of
friends.
MABEL DICKSON CHERRY
Miss Cherry was graduated from the Phil adelphi a
Normal School in 1898, and from Boston Normal
School of Gymnastics ( 1910, Department of Hygiene,
Wellesley College), 1900. In 1907 Miss Cherry
became a member of the faculty of Drexel In-
stitute. As assistant to the Dean in charge of the
women students, her advice is grea tl y esteemed.
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EDITH BAER, B.S.
Miss Baer was graduated from ormal Domestic
Science Department of Drexel Institute in '904
In 1913 she received her B.S. degree from
University. She was instructor of Domesuc
Science in Northampton, Mass., 1904-1907; Drexel
Institute, 1907-1912; Teacher's College, 1912-191J,
and in 1915 was appointed Professor of the Domes-
tic Science.
CAROLINE A. M. HALL
Mrs. Hall was graduated from the Normal
Course in Domestic Arts at Pratt Institute and
was for a number of years connected with the
Young Women's Christi an Association in Brookl yn.
In I 892 Mrs. Hall organized a Department of
Dressmaking at Drexel and in 1901 she became
director of the Normal Course in Domestic Arts,
receiving the appoi ntment 0f Professor of Domestic
Arts in ' 9' 4 Her earnest work has won for Mrs.
Hall the great confidence and co-operation of her
students.
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L. CHESTO STARKEY, M.E.
Professor Starkey was graduated from Central
High School, and entered Lehigh
receiving his M.E. degree from that umvers1ty m
1898. He then became principal of Philadelphia
Public Schools, and after four years resigned to
return to the Engineering Department of his
alma mater. In 1904 Professor Starkey became
an instructor of Engineering in Drexel, receiving
the appointment of Professor of Mechanical En-
gineering in 1907. He is always ready to lend a
helping hand.
J. PETERSON RYDER, B.S.
Mr. Ryder was graduated from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in Chemistry and from
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. He was
then appointed Professor of Physical Training_ at
Drexel Institute. Mr. Ryder's earnest co-operation
in the advancement of school activities is greatl y
appreciated by the student body, and the Glee
Club certainl y owes its ii fe to him.
CARL LEWIS ALTMAIER
Professor Altmaier received his education in the
public schools of Harri sburg, and from there en-
tered the National School of Elocution and Oratory
in Phil adelphia before taking up law. He then
entered the office of Strawbridge & Taylor where
he began hi s stud y of law, being admitted to the
Philadelphia Bar in 1889. Professor Altmaier has
also studied in the Universities of Pennsylvani a,
Michigan, Cornell and Chicago, specializing in
pedagogy. 1 n 1893 he became instructor in De-
partment of Commerce and Finance of Drexel and
in 1914 was appointed Professor of Secretarial
Studies. Professor Altmaier's faithfulness in help-
ing his students toward becoming efficient business
men and women is well recognized by the In-
stitute.
F RANCES E. MAciNTYRE
R EGISTRAR
KATHARINE D. BROWN
B .S. WELLESLEY
A.M. B ucKNELL
Mrs. Brown was appointed instructor in Mathe-
matics in 1895, and in 1914 she received the appoint-
ment of Professor of Technical English when she
began her work with the girls.
Mrs. Brown still keeps her office in the boys'
corridor, and frequent visits to her office lead us
to believe she is in the right place.
Miss Macintyre received the appointment 01
Chief Clerk in the Registrar's offi ce in 1905. In
1909 she was appointed Registrar of the Institute.
On the first and last days the students meet Miss
Mad ntyre, greeting her with a matriculation
card and she, in her turn, greets them with a smile.
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j. LYNFORD BEAVER, E.E.
Senior Instructor in Electrical Enginuring
HoRACE R. BARNEs, M.A.
Senior Instructor in Si!cretarial Studies
jENNIE COLLINGWOOD (DJ.)
Senior Instructor in Domestic Arts
WILLIAM B. CREAGMILE (D.l.)
Senior Instructor in Electrical Engineering
HowARD H. DENN (D.I.)
Senior Instructor in Muhanical Engineering
FLOYD c. FAIRBANKS, A.B.
Senior Instructor in Physics
PERCY s. REED, C.E.
Senior Instructor in Civil Engineering
LEON D. STRATTON, B.S.
Senior Instructor in Chemistry
SARAH M. WILSON, B.S.
Senior Instructor in Domestic Science
MARTHA G. ALLEN, Instructor in Mathematics
AMY BAKER, A.B., Instructor in Typewriting
]AMES j. BARRETT, B.S., Instructor in Physics
MARJAN C. BERRY, Instructor in Physiology and
Physical Ttaining
j ENNIES. BoYD, B.S., Instructor in Domestic Arts
ANNA 0. BROMLEY, M.A., Instructor in Psychology
CAROLUS M. BROOMALL, Instructor in Surveying
I. A. CHAPMAN, M.A., Instructor in English
LAURA V. CLARK, A.B., fns/ructor in Domestic Science
R. WJLLETTE CLINGER, Instructor in Woodworking
LILLIAN M. DALTON, Instwctor in English
EDITH D. DAVI SON, (D.I.), Instructor in Domestir
Science
AGATHE DEMING, A.B., B.S., fnslructor in Domestic
Science
CLARENCE G. DILL, (D.l.), I nslructor in Mathematics
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THE MINOR FACULTY
0RLISTA L. DIKEMAN, B.S., Instructor in Domestic Arts
MARGARET C. EMBRY, B.S., I nstruclor in Domestic
Science
CHARLES R. ENGELS, B.S., 1 nstructor in Chemistry
EDWARD L. HELWIG, B.S., Ins/rue/or in Chemistry
FRANCES R. HENCH, Instructor in Physiology and
Physical Training
DouGLAS HENDERSON, M.E., Instructor in Engineering
LENA M. HIBLER (D.!.), Instructor in Domestic Arts
HANNAH HILL (D.I.), Instructor in Domestic Science
jEANNETTE T. LEAVITT (D.J. ), Instructor in Domestic
Science
MARY B. LLOYD (D.J.), Instructor in Domestic Science
NELLIE M. Lon (D.J. ), Instructor in Domestic Arts
KATHERJNE T. McCoLI.JN (D.!.), Instructor in Do-
Science
M. ETHEL McQuisTON, M.A., Instructor in English
CLEMENT E. MossoP, Instructor in Shop
GRACE L. JCHOLS, Instructor in Stenography
NELL B. NoRTH, B.A., Instructor in Domestic Arts
J. WJLsoN PowELL, Instructor in Forgl! Shop
FLORENCE C. PoMYEA (D.I.), Instructor in Domestic
Arts
PHILIP R. ScHREIBER, B.S., Instructor in Clztmistry
EuDORA SELLNER, Instructor in Drawing
LOU REA WESSELS, B.S., Instructor in English
]AMES M. DICKINSON, Organist
HENRY Hon, Chorister
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DREXEL INSTITUTE
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N celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of Drexel
Institute, our thoughts naturaUy travel back to the
beginning- the beginning that has meant so much to so
many- and it is impossible to do thi s without knowi ng some-
thing of Anthony J. Drexel, the founder of the Inst itute. A
simple, honest citizen, intent on service to the community,
interested in his famil y, hi s work, and hi s associates, he eagerl y
put forth hi s time and hi s energy to leave behind him some
efrective means to aid the common good. Often linked with
his name was the name of Mr. George W. Childs of the Public
Ledger, and the picture of their daily walk together has become
a part of the city's hi story. Such constant cont act of two
powerful minds could not but produce remarkable effects
upon Philadelphia, and on the community in general. Among
the greatest of these is Drexel Institute. This monument left
behind by a great citizen, brought into being through the
constant thought and discussion of two friends, shows much
of the spi rit of its founder. Mr. Drexel had comparatively
slight social interests. His direct interests were largely con-
fined to his home circle, to his business, and to his associates
and employees, but his indirect interests went out to the
whole community. Deeply interested in art and music, he
believed in technical education with a cultural background,
and included in the plans for a technical school, a great organ,
a picture gallery, and a museum. Mr. Childs, always in-
terested in the broadest aspects of education, added hi s
splendid gifts of manuscripts, ivori es, prints and curios. Above
all was Mr. Drexel 's spirit of friendliness, and many an anec-
dote could be told of the people whom he has helped and
encouraged. Thus a great man's work lives after him and a
true man's friendliness outlasts the passing of time. That
kindliness of spirit flowered into the desire to create a founda-
tion. Gradually the discussions of the friends crystallized into
an interest in educational matters and the two began to make
trips of inspection themselves and to send others on such
trips. Finally, Drexel Institute was conceived, the land
bought, the plans for the building approved, and the work of
construction begun. With the beginning of actual construc-
tion began the habit of almost daily visits to the Institute
which lasted the rest of Mr. Drexel's life; and, when the build-
ing was completed, he could be seen standing in the Great
Court watching the students as they came into the completed
building of his dream, and saying, " I want them to lead
happy as well as useful lives."
Thus was Drexel Institute founded in the year 1891.
The dedication ceremonies were held on December 17, 1891,
at which James MacAlister, the first President of the In-
stitute, presided. The auditorium was filled to its utmost
capacity by a representative audience from commercial,
professional and scientific circles. The first classes were held
in February 1892, and it is interesting to know that Mrs.
Hall, Mr. Henwood, and Mr. Ryder were the first ap-
pointments on the first Faculty of Drexel Institute with James
MacAlister as their adviser and guide.
James MacAlister was born in Scotland in 1840. He
came to this country about ten years later. Here he received
hi s A.B. from Brown University and later his LL.D. from
the Albany Law School. Previous to his affiliation with
Drexel Institute, he was
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for several years, Superin ten dent of
Public Schools of Milwaukee, and later the first Superin-
tendent of Public Schools of Philadelphia.
There are others, too, here only in spirit now, whose
influence has been so imprinted upon Drexel's foundation
that we shall always feel their presence. Miss Ball, first Sec-
retary and Registrar, who had heen a power in establishing
Pratt Institute directed this power toward the building up of
Drexel, not only as a Registrar, but through her interest in
educational matters as well. Miss Kroeger, the first Librarian
and Director of the Library School, to whose memory the
Faculty dedicated a tablet, which hangs in the Library at
the present time, will always be remembered by many who
received help and inspiration from her. The Art Department,
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directed by Mr. Howard Pyle, a leading artist of the time,
was proud to have as students many who have attained
recognition in recent years, among whom are Jessie Wilcox
Smith and Elizabeth Shippen Green. At the opening of
any institution of learning it is always the endeavor to obtain
the best representatives in each department of work which
the institute offers, and Drexel was surely second to none in
her choice of faculty.
For twenty years, Drexel pursued its usual course,
changing only as the changes in the community made neces-
sary slight readjustments, until the year 1913, when Dr. Hollis
Godfrey was made President, the second President of the
Institute. With Dr. Godfrey came a great progressive spirit
which has done so much for Drexel the past few years.
While Dr. Godfrey did not have the opportunity of knowing
Mr. Drexel, he knew many of his friends and his close asso-
ciates, and from them he has learned much of Mr. Drexel's
ideals and has made them a part of himself. To these he has
added a progressive spirit, a wise initiative, and a wide experi-
ence in educational matters, and Drexel is already feeling
the results of his readiness to make any changes which will
improve the welfare of the Institute as a whole. There are
two changes whose importance in Drexel's history warrants
their mention. From an educational standpoint the curricula
have been greatly improved. Both. in the Engineering and
Domestic Science and Arts Schools the courses have been

extended to four years, making possible the conferring of a
degree. Student activities have been encouraged more than
ever before by the addition of Runnymede and the smaller
athletic fields near the Institute, one of which includes a
practice house for the Domestic Science classes. Dr. Godfrey
has also made it possible for the students to offer any sug-
gestions that they think might better conditions at the In-
stitute. He has repeatedly invited both constructive and
destructive criticism and these suggestions are given due
consideration, and if found practical, are adopted as soon
as possible. In this way the students are made to feel that
they and their ideas are a live part of the Institute structure
and their interest becomes that intrinsic interest for which
we strive, that interest which is the basic element of true
community and school spirit.
A noble past is the best foundation for success in the
future, so that we have great hopes, positive hopes of what
Drexel's future cannot but be. Twenty-five years are con-
sidered young in the life of an institution; but these years
have been enough to warrant a future that shall surpass
anything done in the past, a future that will make Drexel,
and the memory of Mr. Drexel, an inspiration of service to
the educational world.
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and
that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging
of the future save by the past."
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