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The NTA Silver Medal

Background

The Board of Government established in 1895 a fund of one thousand dollars, the income of which was to be reserved as a resouce for purposes beneficial to the Association

During the year 1898 the Board decided to establish the Association medal, and to use such parts of the income of this fund as may be necessary to the recognition of the merit in papers read before the Association, and the acknowledgements of the worth of inventions and methods contributing to the advancement of the cotton textile art. The first medal was awarded in 1902.

It is the purpose of the Board of Government that this medal may be given to any person whose work has been, in their opinion, an advantage of sufficient importance to the purposes to which this organization is devoted in its broadest sense.

From the first awarding of the medal in 1902 through 1927 the medal was given out every year but one, 1923, and was given out twice in the same year in 1902, 1913, 1918, 1920, and 1927. Two men, Charles H. Fish and William D. Hartshorne, were each awarded the medal twice. During that period it was given for specific publications as frequently as for general recognition of assistance to the Association or industry.

Starting in the 1930s the medal was given less frequently, with three awards in the 'thirties, one in the 'forties. The medal came to be regarded as a very high distinction for outstanding service to the Association or industry. The significance of the Silver Medal was enhanced by the emergence of the custom of making the presentation a "once-in-a-lifetime" event.

History

  • History of the NTA Silver Medal, written in 1959.

  • Secretary's Report on the Association Medal, April 1902.

    The Recipients

    2004Henry A. Truslow III "For Leadership, Vision, and Dedication, September 19, 2004"
    1989Roger Milliken "For untiring efforts on behalf of the textile industry and its employees ROGER MILLIKEN, September 24, 1989"
    1979Gordon Osborne "In sincere appreciation for his contributions and his dedication over many years on behalf of the textile industry and the Northern Textile Association, June 12, 1979"
    1979The Honorable Ernest "Fritz" Hollings, U.S. Senator from South Carolina "June 12, 1979"
    1973Stanley Nehmer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce "For His Outstanding Contribution to the Textile Industry, May 9, 1973"
    1972David M. Kennedy, Ambassasor-at-Large "To David M. Kennedy, Ambassador-at-Large, September 12, 1972" .
    1970Robert C. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, American Textile Manufacturers Institute "Leader in Creating Unity in the Textile Industry, October 15, 1970".
    1963Hickman Price, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce "Assistant Secretary of Commerce, 1961-1962, For his tireless efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the textile industry, September 26, 1963"
    1959The Honorable John O. Pastore, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island "For His Outstanding Contribution to the Textile Industry, September 24, 1959"
    1957The Honorable Theodore Francis Green, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island In Appreciation for His Consistent Understanding and Vigorous Help in Solving the Problems of the Textile Industry, September 26, 1957.
    1957Harold Chadick McClellan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce For His Outstanding Accomplishments as Assistant Secretary of Commerce in Field of Foreign Trade in Textiles, 1956-1957, September 26, 1957
    1956Seabury Stanton "Whose Leadership, Personal Courage and Faith in New England Provides a Continuing Inspiration to the Textile Industry and the New England Community" September 27, 1956.
    1955William F. Sullivan "In sincere appreciation for his outstanding services in preserving and strengthening the position of the New England Textile Industry during his term as President, 1950-1955", September 29, 1955.
    1954Sherman Adams, Assistant to the President of the United States "For His Faith and Leadership in Meeting Challenges to the Welfare of New England and Her Textile Industries", May 20, 1954.
    1953Seymour E. Harris, Chairman of the New England Governors' Committee on the Textile Industry "For His Contribution to a Better Understanding of New England and Her Textile Industry", September 24, 1953
    1948Charles F. Broughton "In Appreciation for His Many Contributions to the Cotton Industry", September 16, 1948
    1939William Frye Garcelon For His Constructive Efforts Over a Long Period of Years in Formulating and Administering the New England Terms fro Buying and Selling American Cotton.
    1935Ernest N. Hood For His Leadership Under the N.R.A.
    1932Professor George B. Haven For His Preeminence as an Educator and Scientist in Cotton Textiles.
    1931Hon. Henry F. Lippitt For His Preeminent Service, Wise Counsel, Constructive Leadership and His Constancy to Matter of Supreme Interest to the Cotton Textile Industry.
    1927E. Dean Walen For His Contributions to the Technique of Cotton Manufacturing.
    1927William B. MacColl For His Exceptional Services to the Association and Courageous Leadership During the Past Two Difficult Years.
    1926Ward Thoron For His Exceptional Services and Devotion to Matter of Supreme Interest to the Cotton Textile Industry.
    1924Robert Amory In Recognition of His Devoted Service, Wise Counsel and Constructive Leadership.
    1922Albert Greene Duncan In Recognition of His Initiativem, Vision and Distinguished Services as an Officer of the Association.
    1921Melvin T. Copeland In Recognition of His Noteworthy Work as International Statistician and an a Writer on Textile Subjects.
    1920W. Frank Shove For His Conscientious and Efficient Services as President Covering the Period During the World War.
    1919Randall N. Durfee For His Efforts to Secure Better Methods for the Financing of Cotton.
    1918John A. Stevens Paper: "The Evolution of the Steam Turbine in the Textile Industry."
    1918Albert Farwell Bemis For His Untiring Efforts in the Advancement of the Work of the Association.
    1917Magnus Alexander Paper: "Individual Caution the Best Accident Preventative."
    1916N. A. Cobb For His Work in Establishing Methods of Determining the Properties and Value of Cotton.
    1915Frederick J. Hoxie Paper: "The Prevention of Decay in Timber Used in Mill Construction."
    1914Arthur T. Bradlee For: Investigations Upon the Effects of Moisture in Texting Cotton Yarns and Fabrics.
    1913Arno Schmidt Papers: "Cotton Growning in Egypt" and "Cotton Growing in India."
    1913Stuart Cramer For His Exposition of the Principles of the Protective Tariff.
    1912Franklin W. Hobbs Paper: "The Economics of Cotton Manufacture."
    1911Charles T. Main Paper: "Choice of Power for Textile Mils."
    1910C. J. H. Woodbury Book: Bibliography of Cotton Manufacture.
    1909James R. MacColl For His Services in Establishing Relations with Foreign Manufacturers.
    1908Charles H. Fish For the Thought and Work Devoted to the Welfare of the Association and the Industry.
    1907Charles B. Burliegh Paper: "The Curtis Vertical Steam Turbine."
    1906William D. Hartshorne Paper: "Some Comparative Data on Moisture in Cotton and Worsted."
    1905Henry G. Kittredge Papers: "Economic Extension of Cotton Cultivation in the South," "Cotton Fiber in Some of its Phases," and "Supply of Cotton for Fine Spinning."
    1904Daniel Moore Bates Papers: "Grey Goods from the Bleacher's and Finisher's Point of View," "Cotton Export Trade with China," "Grey Goods for White Lawn Work," and "Waxes in Warp Sizing."
    1903William D. Hartshorne Paper: "Observations on Spindle Banding."
    1902Sidney B. Paine Paper: "the Electrical Driving of Textile Establishments," and To Recognize the Value to Mills of His Engineering Skill, etc.
    1902Charles H. Fish For his Contributions on the Drying of Textile Fabrics. Papers: "The Possibilities of a New Method for Drying Textile Fabrics," "Practical Results Obtained in the Drying of Textile Fabrics with the Assistance of a Vacuum," and "The Use of Stationary 'Cells' in Place of Rotating Cylinders in the Drying of Textile Fabrics."