Susquehanna University - 1858 to 1894

An invitation to the 1887 graduation ceremonies. The graduating class was made up of seven students.

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.

Nineteen students received their diplomas at the June 1888 commencement. Their names are listed on the back of the invitation.

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.

The Clionian Society was formed right after the founding of the Missionary Institute under the name of the Sophronikopean Society. It was re-organized into the Clionian Literary Society in 1865. It catered to theological students and others who lived in the Institute building.

Commencement was a week long event with a parade and entertainment such as poetry recitals, speeches and religious services.

The June 8, 1887 Third Year Class held its class exercises at Town Hall, in Selinsgrove. Selinsgrove was spelled Selin's Grove until August of 1894.