Thanks for the offer to do look-ups! I have been wishing that I had some of the references to which you have access. My interest is in the following people and any connection or mention of Purdy College/university/Institute (and Bethel Springs). Robert M. Thompson -- Post Civil War owner of the college (Wesleyan Methodist) Alva Johnson -- Pre-war President of the college (Presbyterian) William Wisdom -- Chairman of the Board for the college. B. Malone -- Pre-war Teacher C. M. Wright -- Head of school in 1870s M.R. Abernathy -- 1880s Superintendent of school and head of Purdy Institute Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks David Agnew