Jaquard Design, Knitting and Cost Finding

%xmlchars; ]> mc00074 Guide to the Malcolm Eugene Campbell Papers, 1921-1926, 1952 Processed by: Terra Kridler ;machine-readable finding aid created by: Terra Kridler North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center 2005 Machine-readable finding aid derived from xml authoring program Finding aid written in English. Guide to the Malcolm Eugene Campbell Papers, 1921-1926, 1952, and undated MC 00074 North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center Contact Information: &ncsuaddr; Processed by Terra Kridler, June 2005 Encoded by Terra Kridler, June 2005 Descriptive Summary North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Malcolm Eugene Campbell Malcolm Eugene Campbell Papers, 1921-1926, 1952, and undated MC 00074 0.5 linear feet, 1 archival box The collection contains three textbooks used by Malcolm Eugene Campbell when he was a student at New Bedford Textile School and later as an instructor at Clemson College. Malcolm Eugene Campbell (1902-1978) graduated from the New Bedford Textiles School in 1922 and taught textiles engineering at Clemson College (University) before joining the United States Department of Agriculture as a cotton research technologist. He was appointed Dean of the School of Textiles at North Carolina State College in 1943 and retired in 1967. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff. English Information for Users Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.

Acquisitions Information

Items transferred from D. H. Hill Library and Burlington Textiles Library in August 1974 (Accession no. 1974-0005).

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Malcolm Eugene Campbell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Processed by Terra Kridler, June 2005

Encoded by Terra Kridler, June 2005

Biographical Note

Malcolm Eugene Campbell was born January 25th, 1902 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He graduated from the Textiles School at New Bedford Institute of Technology in 1922, and went on to teach textiles engineering at Clemson University, where he received his bachelor's degree. Campbell worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a cotton technologist in cotton spinning and fiber research for 17 years before his appointment as Dean of the School of Textiles at North Carolina State College in 1943. As dean Campbell succeeded in improving the educational program, expanding textile research, and increasing enrollment. He also directed the development of the artificial artery, which was used for treatment of an aneurysm Campbell suffered in 1971. During his career Campbell received three honorary doctorate degrees from Clemson University, the Philadelphia Textile Institute, and the National University of Engineering, Peru. He retired from North Carolina State College in 1967, and died in 1978.

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains three mimeographed textbooks used by Malcolm Eugene Campbell when he was a student at New Bedford Textile School and later as an instructor at Clemson College. The books cover various textiles related topics including jacquard design, knitting, yarn manufacturing, and carding and spinning calculations. Hand drawn and colored sketches and patterns, and fabric samples are included. Also included are several notes and letters found within the textbooks.

Organization of the Collection

The collection is composed of two series: Series 1. Textiles Textbooks, 1919-1926; Series 2. Miscellaneous, 1921-1926, 1952, and undated.

Online Catalog Terms

The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Individuals Campbell, Malcolm E. (Malcolm Eugene), 1902-. Topics Textile design. Textile engineering. Textile industry--Study and teaching (Higher). Detailed Description of the Collection Textiles Textbooks, 1921-1926 0.5 linear foot1 archival box3 volumes Jaquard Design, Knitting and Cost Finding, 1922

The first chapter of this textbook contains discussions on creating designs to be made by jacquard weaving machines and how to create different types of patterns from a design. Hand drawn sketches, fabric samples, hand colored patterns on graph paper are included to demonstrate the design process. Other topics of discussion in chapter one are card cutting, ground weaves, and leno designing. The chapter on knitting discusses types and uses of different types of needles, stitches, and loops; also includes a glossary of knitting terms; the use of ribbing or rib top machine; and discussion of hosiery production. The third chapter discusses labor, stock, and overhead costs of production. Drawings and other illustrations, weaving patterns, blue prints of machinery, and notes are found throughout the volume.

Yarn Manufacturing, 1921

The volume contains detailed discussion of cotton and cotton yarn manufacturing. Topics include: picking, carding, drawing frames, roving frames, ring spinning, twisting, comber, mule spinning, mill engineering, and labor costs. Drawings and other illustrations and notes dated 1919-1926 are found throughout the volume.

Carding and Spinning Calculations, 1921

The volume contains discussion on calculating speeds of various types of textiles machinery, including picking, carding, spinning, and drawing and roving frames. Drawings, blueprints and other illustrations are included throughout, as well as other notes and handwritten calculations.

Miscellaneous, 1921-1926, 1952, and undated 0.1 linear feet2 folders

These files include extraneous items found in the Yarn Manufacturing textbook during processing.

Folder 1, 1926

This folder consists of a carbon copied letter from Campbell in regards to a test comparing breaking strength of yarns spun with leather and cork top rolls.

Folder 2, 1921, 1952, and undated

The folder includes a page of exam notes, an instructional document explaining setting and timing procedures for the Tunstall Comber, and what appears to be a donation letter from Campbell dated 1952.