Researcher inquired whether either John R. Jarboe or Isaac Parker Cook attended Dickinson College. Jarboe received an Honorary Degree of A.M. in 1853 and Cook served as a trustee of the college from 1860 to 1869, but neither gentleman enrolled at Dickinson as a student.

Researcher requested biographical information about Theodore Myers, member of the Board of Trustees (1833-39), and his wife Sarah Ann Myers. Available information was provided.

Researcher asked for information about Reverend John Black, who was reported in one source as having been the first president of Dickinson College. Black was among the founding trustees of Dickinson, but never served as president. Biographical information about Black was shared with the researcher.

Researcher requested permission to use an image of a portrait of college trustee Hugh Henry Brackenridge (detail of which is pictured here) for an online publication. Permission was granted.

Researcher requested any available biographical information on Abraham, Joseph, and Christian Stayman, members of a prominent family with the Methodist Church in Cumberland County in the mid-1800s. No information was found on Abraham or Joseph, and all that was found with regard to Christian was his involvement with the College as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1850 to 1881.

Researcher requested an image of Boyd Lee Spahr, class of 1900, dating from the years when he was serving as President of the Board of Trustees. An image was provided.

Researcher requested information about DeWitt C. Morgan, a member of the Dickinson Class of 1851, and any fellow family members who may also have attended the college. Information was provided on two siblings of Morgan, one of whom received honorary masters and doctorate degrees (Joseph Asbury Morgan) and one of whom received an honorary doctorate and was a college trustee (Nicholas J. B. Morgan), as well as two nephews, both of whom graduated in 1876 (Gerard Emory Morgan and William Dallam Morgan).

Researcher requested information on Edward J. Stiles, who served as a college trustee, and Benjamin Stiles, non-graduate from the class of 1809, who also served as a trustee. Available information was provided.

Researcher requested information regarding the origination of the Hufstader Prize, given annually to a graduating senior male and female student. Researcher was provided with copies of documents reflecting the association of William F. Hufstader with Dickinson College, including his gift that established the award in 1953.

Researcher requested any images of Reverend James Boyd, a founding member of the Board of Trustees. No images of any kind were found.