- Obituary found in the "Alfred Reporter", dated Feb 1975
Robert M. Campbell Dies; Retired Ceramics Engineer
Robert M. Campbell, a retired professor of ceramic engineering at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, died Jan. 5 at his winter home in Jekyll Island, GA. He was 75 years old and lived at 30 South Main St., Alfred.
A native of Passaic, N. J., Campbell was a 1923 graduate of the College of Ceramics with a bachelor of science degree in ceramic engineering. Following graduation he spent 10 years as an engineer and plant superintendent in industry.
He returned to the College of Ceramics as a professor of ceramic technology in 1933.
From 1944 to 1964 Campbell served as chairman of the school's department of ceramic engineering, retiring the following year after 32 years as an administrator and member of the faculty.
Long active in professional organizations, Campbell was a member and Fellow of the American Ceramic Society, a former president of the Steuben Area Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, and a former president of the National Institute of Ceramic Engineers.
He was the author of numerous technical articles in his field on subjects related to ceramic whitewares, ceramic engineering education, and materials science. He held the honorary degree of doctor of engineering from Alfred University.
During his student days at Alfred, Campbell won varsity letters in football and basketball, and was captain of the football team.
Survivors include
- his widow, Mrs. Anna M. Campbell of Alfred;
- a daughter, Mrs. J.R. Barney of Endicott;
- a son, Robert M. Campbell of Corning;
- five grandchildren,
- three brothers and
- two sisters.
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Robert M. Campbell
In Memoriam
Few are the persons who make such firm, meaningful friendships as Bob. Rooted in him was the desire to be thoughtful of and helpful to others. His warm, unassuming, gentle manners, girded by his ideals and understanding, made him a counselor sought by many.
He always went the "extra mile" in anything he undertook and this was reflected in the success of his numerous undertakings.
There was little fanfare about him and he would rather bask in the honors that came to his students, friends and family rather than in those that came to himself. A most respected, loyal and productive individual, he was honored in whatever area he was associated. He received particular honors from the American Ceramic Society, the Institute of Ceramic Engineers, the New York State Society of Professional Engineers and Alfred University.
To the College of Ceramics and Alfred University he brought experience and expertise of industrial ceramics. Those he imparted to hundreds of students with patience and philosophy for every day living.
The College of Ceramics recognizes his contributions to the advancement of its prestige and the prmoulgation of its outstanding ceramics engineering program. It salutes him for his numerous publications in the fields of education, ceramics, engineering and student guidance. It recognizes his more than ordinary contributions to its destiny, the unstinting elevation he gave to the college and the cooperation so unselfishly given to his colleagues.
He will be remembered by his students not only for his classroom lectures but also for the guidance he gave them as they left the college to carry on graduate work or to accept positions in industry. They will remember him as a personal friend who would speak the truth and assist them in solving their problems. Whenever they assemble they will speak of him with the greatest of admiration and respect and say, "Wasn't he a great guy!"
We who knew him as a fellow villager revered him as a friend and counsellor. We appreciate the numerous contributions he made to our community and look back with warmth on the companionship and help he gave to us individually. We enjoyed his subtle humor and are glad he was one of us.
As a husband and father he was loved and honored and as a "chum" he had no equal.
John F. McMahon
Dean Emeritus
College of Ceramics
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Father: John CAMPBELL b: 1864
Mother: May Soule Northrup or Northrop b: 1872
Married: Anna Abigail MERRILL b: 25 APR 1900 in Albany, Albany Co., New York
Married: 05 APR 1926 in Alfred, Allegany Co., New York
Children:
Robert M. Cambell, Jr. b:
Dau Campbell b:
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Note:
Jekyll IslandFrom Wikipedia:
Jekyll Island is an island off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, in Glynn County; it is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The city of Brunswick, Georgia, the Marshes of Glynn, and several other islands, including the larger St. Simons Island, are nearby. Its beaches are frequented by vacationers and guided tours of the Landmark Historic District are available. Bike trails, walks along the beaches and sandbars, and Summer Waves, a water park are a few of the many things vacationers can do. The historic district consists of a number of buildings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The island is also full of wildlife, consisting of many different mammals, reptiles, and birds living and breeding in the island's inland marshes.
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Another person says his father was not:
John McAllister Campbell (1864 - 1939)
No reason given....
Family Members
Parents John McAllister Campbell 1864-1937
May Soule Northrop Campbell 1873-1912
Spouse Anna Abigail Merrill Campbell 1900-1990
Half Siblings
John Northrop Campbell 1894-1978
Agnes Evelyn Campbell 1896-1989
Edward McAllister Campbell 1900-1978
Julia May Campbell Burton 1905-1989
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