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==History== |
==History== |
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===Creation and beginnings=== |
===Creation and beginnings=== |
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The school was originally built with $35,000 in funds from the state. These funds were then matched by the state, following a precedent at the other two state textile schools. The first class was five days a week and involved 163 students. Four general courses were offered, with the subjects mainly focusing around textiles.<ref name="Umass" /> |
The school was originally built with $35,000 in funds from the state. These funds were then matched by the state, following a precedent at the other two state textile schools. The first class was five days a week and involved 163 students. Four general courses were offered, with the subjects mainly focusing around textiles. A three year program in General Cotton Manufacturing was also offered along with two courses in Designing and Weaving and in Chemistry and Dyeing. As time went on and the curriculum got more intense, the courses were extended to three years. Around that time, a course in Mechanical Engineering was also added. <ref name="Umass" /> |
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In 1946, the name of the college was changed to the '''Bradford Durfee Technical Institute'''. In 1947, the school was allowed to grant the Bachelors of science degree. In 1958, the name of the school was again changed to the '''Bradford Durfee College of Technology'''. This name change reflected the changing mission of the school, as it was now able to grant degrees. This also occured becayse non-degree schools which granted degrees in less than four years were known as technical institures.<ref name="Umass" /> |
In 1946, the name of the college was changed to the '''Bradford Durfee Technical Institute'''. In 1947, the school was allowed to grant the Bachelors of science degree. In 1958, the name of the school was again changed to the '''Bradford Durfee College of Technology'''. This name change reflected the changing mission of the school, as it was now able to grant degrees. This also occured becayse non-degree schools which granted degrees in less than four years were known as technical institures.<ref name="Umass" /> |
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===Merger=== |
===Merger=== |
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In the 1950s and 60s, the school had plans of expansion. As nearby [[New Bedford Institute of Technology]] was also nearby, the state set up a committee to merge the schools. The merged with New Bedford Institute in 1964 to form the [[Southeastern Massachusetts Institute of Technology]]. The new school was located in [[North Dartmouth, Massachusetts|North Dartmouth]].<ref name="Umass" /> |
In the 1950s and 60s, the school had plans of expansion. As nearby [[New Bedford Institute of Technology]] was also nearby, the state set up a committee to merge the schools. The merged with New Bedford Institute in 1964 to form the [[Southeastern Massachusetts Institute of Technology]]. The new school was located in [[North Dartmouth, Massachusetts|North Dartmouth]].<ref name="Umass" /> |
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==Campus today== |
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Today, the campuse is home to the downtown location of [[Bristol Community College]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:27, 5 February 2010
| Type | Public |
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| Active | 1899–1964 |
| Location | , , 41°42′12.47″N 71°9′24.47″W / 41.7034639°N 71.1567972°W |
| Campus | Urban |
The Bradford Durfee College of Technology was a college located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It was chartered in 1895 as the Bradford Durfee Textile School. It was then incorporated in 1899 and opened in 1904.[1]
History
Creation and beginnings
The school was originally built with $35,000 in funds from the state. These funds were then matched by the state, following a precedent at the other two state textile schools. The first class was five days a week and involved 163 students. Four general courses were offered, with the subjects mainly focusing around textiles. A three year program in General Cotton Manufacturing was also offered along with two courses in Designing and Weaving and in Chemistry and Dyeing. As time went on and the curriculum got more intense, the courses were extended to three years. Around that time, a course in Mechanical Engineering was also added. [1]
In 1946, the name of the college was changed to the Bradford Durfee Technical Institute. In 1947, the school was allowed to grant the Bachelors of science degree. In 1958, the name of the school was again changed to the Bradford Durfee College of Technology. This name change reflected the changing mission of the school, as it was now able to grant degrees. This also occured becayse non-degree schools which granted degrees in less than four years were known as technical institures.[1]
Merger
In the 1950s and 60s, the school had plans of expansion. As nearby New Bedford Institute of Technology was also nearby, the state set up a committee to merge the schools. The merged with New Bedford Institute in 1964 to form the Southeastern Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The new school was located in North Dartmouth.[1]
Campus today
Today, the campuse is home to the downtown location of Bristol Community College.
References
- ^ a b c d "The Bradford Durfee Textile School - Archives & Special Collections". Fall River, Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
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