Susquehanna University - 1858 to 1894

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This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1857 through 1894.
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1886 Commencement Program
Programs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
Commencement was a week long event featuring a student organized parade, poetry recitals, speeches, and religious services. Listed are the names of the 1886 graduating class.
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1887 Commencement Invitation
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
An invitation to the 1887 graduation ceremonies. The graduating class was made up of seven students.
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1887 Third Year Students
Students, Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The June 8, 1887 Third Year Class held its class exercises at Town Hall, in Selinsgrove. The names listed on the invitation are the officers, committees, and members of the class.
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1888 Commencement Invitation
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
Nineteen students received their diplomas at the June 1888 commencement. Their names are listed on the back of the invitation.
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1888 Commencement Invitation Back
Students, Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Woodruff, John Irwin, 1864-1962.
A list of names from the 1888 graduating class. One of the students, J. I. Woodruff, would later become a long time member of the Susquehanna University faculty.
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1890 Commencement Invitation
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
Eleven students received their diplomas at the 1890 Commencement.
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1890 Commencement Program
Programs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
As in previous years, commencement was a week long event, with a parade, poetry recitals, speeches, and religious services. At the June 1890 commencement, eleven students received their diplomas.
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1890 Graduate List
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The list of graduates from the 1890 class.
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1891 Commencement Invitation
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
An invitation to attend the graduation ceremony where 13 students would receive their diplomas.
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1891 Commencement Invitation Back
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The names of the Class of 1891 are printed on the back of the invitation.
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The 1892 Missionary Institute Football Team
Football players, Universities & colleges, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The Missionary Institute played its first football game in 1892 against Sunbury. The Institute didn't have a football field on campus and had to rent a farm for their games. John Woodruff (with mustache, second row, right) was the coach. He was also a professor of Latin, history and philosophy.
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1894 Commencement Program
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
When diplomas were first given out starting in 1881, graduates had to purchase them. Before the Missionary Institute became Susquehanna University in 1985, degrees were not freely given to graduates unless they were honorary degrees.
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Autograph Book of Evangeline Dimm - Cover
Students, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Dimm, Evangeline., Autographs
Evangeline "Vangie" Dimm was the oldest daughter of Jonathan Rose Dimm, the Missionary Institute's 5th President. This autograph book was given to her as a Christmas gift.
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Autograph Book of Evangeline Dimm - Inside page
Autographs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Born, Catharine, Dimm, Evangeline., Students
Catharine "Cottie" Born was the daughter of Peter Born, the Missionary Institute's third president. Catharine and Evangeline Dimm were cousins. Catharine was the Missionary Institute's first female graduate.
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Autograph Book of Evangeline Dimm - Inside page 2
Autographs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Born, Elizabeth, Dimm, Evangeline., Students
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Born was a cousin of Evangeline Dimm. She also graduated from the Missionary Institute.
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Certificate of Holy Ministry
Certificates, Clergy, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The Theological Department educated men for gospel ministry. This certificate belonging to George P. Weaver of Woodward, PA., shows the signature of Benjamin Kurtz who was the Missionary Institute's first President.
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Civil War Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Dedications, Monuments & memorials, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
This photo was taken in May 1958 at a Dedication Ceremony held jointly by Susquehanna University and the Snyder County Historical Society. It was to honor the memory of the Missionary Institute's Civil War veterans. The plaque still hangs on the south side of Selinsgrove Hall. During the ceremony the Susquehanna University Band played the National Anthem.
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Civil War Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Monuments & memorials, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Schnure, William M., Flickinger, Minnie Ulrich.
This photo shows William M. Schnure and Minnie Ulrich Flickinger unveiling the Civil War Memorial plaque on the south wall of Selinsgrove Hall.
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Civil War Plaque Dedication
Monuments & memorials, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Dedications
In memory of the students who fought in the Civil War, Susquehanna University and the Snyder County Historical Society held a ceremony to dedicate a plaque to the veterans. The plaque was placed on the south wall of Selinsgrove Hall where it is still found today.
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Class of 1894
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Albeck, Montraville, Burkhart, Mary E., Crist, Rolland E., Crouser, William E., Frontz, Chalmers E., Fisher, Foster C., Guss, William I., Hare, Samuel B., Hummel, Hester A., Keiser, Clement C., Lahr, William B., Matter, Franklin J., Michael, Harry C., Miller, Charles A., Rearick, William M., Redcay, William I., Ritter, George O., Smith, Robert C., Smith, C.Edgar, Streamer, Charles R., Taggart, Thomas R., Ulrich, L. Domer, Yoder, John O., Alumni & alumnae
This program lists the last graduates of the Evangelical Missionary Institute. The Institute would then become Susquehanna Univeristy, later in 1895.
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