Lycoming College - Moving Images of Lycoming College

About This Collection

Lycoming College and its predecessor, Dickinson Seminary, has served the central region of Pennsylvania since 1812. The school carries an historic connection to the Methodist Church and was associated with Dickinson College in the early years. At this time, the collection represents the digitization of 16mm films showing moving images of buildings and events on campus from 1930-1960.
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Early 1960s views of campus
Early 1960s views of campus
Lycoming College
Brief views around the campus, with students walking to and from campus buildings. Wertz Student Center is shown first with a sign for the college. Then the view changes to a point on The Quad, looking at Clarke Building & Chapel, the Flag Court and Old Main. Next view changes to focus across The Quad to the front of John W. Long Library and the south end of Wesley Hall. The final view is of the patio area on the south side of East Hall outside the Coffee House.
Football 1950, part 1
Football 1950, part 1
Football, Lycoming College
Homecoming football game on the Old Athletic Field. The homecoming court is presented towards the end of this segment. Views of the John W. Long Library under construction are visible several times during the game.
Football 1950, part 2
Football 1950, part 2
Football, Lycoming College
Second half of the 1950 Homecoming game being played on the Old Athletic Field.
Football and field trip
Football and field trip
Football
Football practices, games held on the Old Athletic Field and group photographs on the steps of the Hilltop Gymnasium dominate the early part of this segment that include athletic trainer Ernie Smith and Coach Earl Z. McKay, followed by footage of a recreational field trip for students and faculty.
Hilltop Gymnasium and recitals
Hilltop Gymnasium and recitals
Lycoming College
The first views are the arrivals for a graduation ceremony in the Hilltop Gymnasium. Next is a piano and voice recital in Clarke Building & Chapel. The segment finishes with the departure from Hilltop Gymnasium after a graduation ceremony.
Late 1940s views of campus life
Late 1940s views of campus life
Lycoming College
The opening scene of this segment shows students leaving Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. Next are views around campus in which the construction of Rich Hall can be noted. Finally, a graduation procession.
May Day 1937
May Day 1937
Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College
The May Day celebrations of 1937 feature dances and the parade of the May Queen, Virginia Weller, and her court on the lawn behind Old Main and in front of the Hilltop Gymnasium. Construction materials for Clarke Building & Chapel can be seen sitting off to the side of Hilltop Gymnasium during this segment.
Pine Street Methodist Church, football on the Old Athletic Field and a Freshman activity
Pine Street Methodist Church, football on the Old Athletic Field and a Freshman activity
Football, Lycoming College
The segment begins with a procession leading into the Pine Street Methodist Church. A football game on the Old Athletic Field continues this segment. The final scene shows a freshman activity in front of the Hilltop Gymnasium.
Swim team and the Student Christian Association
Swim team and the Student Christian Association
Lycoming College
The first scenes of this segment are of swimmers and divers in the Hilltop Gymnasium pool. The second part of this segment films a Student Christian Association meeting in Rich Hall (circa 1948-1949) that includes R. Andrew Lady, Jean Davies, and Shirley Williams.
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Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College
First is footage of what appears to be an alumni reunion. Then some views first of Old Main from the main gates by the railroad track. The view then switches to the top of the hill looking down at Fourth Street from Old Main. The final footage of the clip is the dedication of the Old Fine Arts building, which occured in 1940.
View around the Quad
View around the Quad
Lycoming College
The segment begins with a sweeping view, taken from the west side of the Quad, starting on the south end with Clarke Chapel and panning north to East Hall. It ends with a girl sitting on the steps of Rich Hall.
View from Rt.15 Overlook
View from Rt.15 Overlook
Route 15
The segment begins with a sweeping view from the Rt. 15 Overlook, starting with Montoursville, panning west over Williamsport, and ending with South Williamsport.
Views of the campus and staff
Views of the campus and staff
Lycoming College campus, Lycoming College staff, Lycoming College
A graduation begins this segment, followed by some footage featuring Dr. John W. Long, Robert F. Rich, Bessie White, Richard Wolfe and other staff. Following this are several classroom scenes, including the library in Bradley Hall. The final footage is a view of the campus, which includes a completed John W. Long Library.