Gilbert J.C. McCurdy (1895-1978) was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1941 to 1965, and was named an Honorary Trustee in 1965.

Edward Peck Curtis, Sr. (1897-1987) was born in Rochester, NY and attended, but did not graduate from Williams College. In 1917, he joined the American Field Service, and later served in the 95th Aero Squadron.

Mercer Brugler (1904-1999) was a Life Trustee of the University and chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1967-1970. Brugler was a former president and chairman of Pfaudler Co., which was bought by Sybron Corp. in 1968.