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.
| 2004 | Henry A. Truslow III
| "For Leadership, Vision, and Dedication, September 19, 2004" |
| 1989 | Roger Milliken
| "For untiring efforts on behalf of the textile industry and its employees ROGER MILLIKEN, September 24, 1989" |
| 1979 | Gordon 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" |
| 1979 | The Honorable Ernest "Fritz" Hollings, U.S. Senator from South Carolina
| "June 12, 1979" |
| 1973 | Stanley Nehmer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce
| "For His Outstanding Contribution to the Textile Industry, May 9, 1973" |
| 1972 | David M. Kennedy, Ambassasor-at-Large
| "To David M. Kennedy, Ambassador-at-Large, September 12, 1972"
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| 1970 | Robert C. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, American Textile Manufacturers Institute
| "Leader in Creating Unity in the Textile Industry, October 15, 1970". |
| 1963 | Hickman 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" |
| 1959 | The Honorable John O. Pastore, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
| "For His Outstanding Contribution to the Textile Industry, September 24, 1959" |
| 1957 | The 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. |
| 1957 | Harold 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
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| 1956 | Seabury 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. |
| 1955 | William 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. |
| 1954 | Sherman 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. |
| 1953 | Seymour 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 |
| 1948 | Charles F. Broughton
| "In Appreciation for His Many Contributions to the Cotton Industry", September 16, 1948 |
| 1939 | William 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. |
| 1935 | Ernest N. Hood
| For His Leadership Under the N.R.A. |
| 1932 | Professor George B. Haven
| For His Preeminence as an Educator and Scientist in Cotton Textiles. |
| 1931 | Hon. Henry F. Lippitt
| For His Preeminent Service, Wise Counsel,
Constructive Leadership and His Constancy to Matter of Supreme
Interest to the Cotton Textile Industry. |
| 1927 | E. Dean Walen
| For His Contributions to the Technique of Cotton Manufacturing. |
| 1927 | William B. MacColl
| For His Exceptional Services to the Association and Courageous Leadership During
the Past Two Difficult Years. |
| 1926 | Ward Thoron
| For His Exceptional Services and Devotion to Matter
of Supreme Interest to the Cotton Textile Industry. |
| 1924 | Robert Amory
| In Recognition of His Devoted Service, Wise Counsel and Constructive Leadership. |
| 1922 | Albert Greene Duncan
| In Recognition of His Initiativem, Vision and Distinguished Services as an Officer of the Association. |
| 1921 | Melvin T. Copeland
| In Recognition of His Noteworthy Work as International Statistician and an a Writer on Textile Subjects. |
| 1920 | W. Frank Shove
| For His Conscientious and Efficient Services as President
Covering the Period During the World War.
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| 1919 | Randall N. Durfee
| For His Efforts to Secure Better Methods for the Financing of Cotton.
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| 1918 | John A. Stevens
| Paper: "The Evolution of the Steam Turbine in the Textile Industry."
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| 1918 | Albert Farwell Bemis
| For His Untiring Efforts in the Advancement of the Work of the Association.
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| 1917 | Magnus Alexander
| Paper: "Individual Caution the Best Accident Preventative."
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| 1916 | N. A. Cobb
| For His Work in Establishing Methods of Determining the Properties and Value of Cotton.
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| 1915 | Frederick J. Hoxie
| Paper: "The Prevention of Decay in Timber Used in Mill Construction."
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| 1914 | Arthur T. Bradlee
| For: Investigations Upon the Effects of Moisture in Texting Cotton Yarns and Fabrics.
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| 1913 | Arno Schmidt
| Papers: "Cotton Growning in Egypt" and "Cotton Growing in India."
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| 1913 | Stuart Cramer
| For His Exposition of the Principles of the Protective Tariff.
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| 1912 | Franklin W. Hobbs
| Paper: "The Economics of Cotton Manufacture."
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| 1911 | Charles T. Main
| Paper: "Choice of Power for Textile Mils."
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| 1910 | C. J. H. Woodbury
| Book: Bibliography of Cotton Manufacture.
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| 1909 | James R. MacColl
| For His Services in Establishing Relations with Foreign Manufacturers.
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| 1908 | Charles H. Fish
| For the Thought and Work Devoted to the Welfare of the Association and the Industry.
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| 1907 | Charles B. Burliegh
| Paper: "The Curtis Vertical Steam Turbine."
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| 1906 | William D. Hartshorne
| Paper: "Some Comparative Data on Moisture in Cotton and Worsted."
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| 1905 | Henry 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."
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| 1904 | Daniel 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."
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| 1903 | William D. Hartshorne
| Paper: "Observations on Spindle Banding."
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| 1902 | Sidney B. Paine
| Paper: "the Electrical Driving of Textile Establishments," and
To Recognize the Value to Mills of His Engineering Skill, etc.
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| 1902 | Charles 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." |