Dickinson Alumnus, September 1933

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • President Karl Waugh resigned in June and the Board of Trustees appointed James H. Morgan (class of 1878) as acting President. 
  • The College celebrated the Sesqui-Centennial Commencement in June. 
  • Captain James J. Patterson (class of 1859) told the story of how he captured his old roommate, David D. Stone (class of 1859), in the Battle of Spotsylvania during the Civil War. Paterson served in the Union army while Stone fought for the Confederates. 
  • Edward M. Biddle (class of 1905) and Sumner M. Drayer (class of 1902) were elected trustees of the College. 
  • The Carlisle branch of the American Association of University Women established the Mary Curran Morgan (class of 1888) Memorial Fellowship Fund to provide financial aid to women attending Dickinson. 
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Dickinson Alumnus, February 1934

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Captain James J. Patterson (class of 1859) died at the age of 95 in January 1933. James Lester Shipley (class of 1860) became the next oldest living alumnus. 
  • Fifty seven students, including twelve women, received part-time jobs through the State Emergency Relief Board. These students earned between $15 to $20 per month as they rebuilt college walkways, made charts for various departments, and created biographical alumni cards.
  • Reviewers praised President James Morgan's (class of 1878) new book, Dickinson College: The History of One Hundred and Fifty Years, 1783-1933.
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Dickinson Alumnus, May 1931

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • James J. Patterson (class of 1859), the oldest living alumni in 1931, returned to Dickinson for the 148th Commencement.
  • Albert M. Witwer (class of 1900) was appointed as District Superintendent of the North District of Philadelphia Conference.
  • Joseph McCormick appointed head football coach. 
  • Charles P. Addams (class of 1884) was made a Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania. 
  • The Special Committee on Athletics issued a lengthy report that recommended changes to Dickinson's athletic program. 
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