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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Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges, Catalogs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute
The Theological Department was started on October 7th, 1858. Benjamin Kurtz, the Institute's first President, was also the first professor in the Theological Department.
Students, Susquehanna Female College, Susquehanna University, Catalogs, College administrators
The catalog of the Susquehanna Female College lists the trustees, faculty and 36 students. It also lists the course of study, optional studies, and expenses. Rev. C.C. Baughman was the first principal at the Institute.
Students, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, College administrators
Classes were held on campus for the first time on November 1, 1859. The catalog includes the names of the Board of Directors, faculty and instructors, students in both the theological and collegiate departments and the names of the female students. There is a note at the bottom of this list explaining that the females will transfer to the Susquehanna Female College at its opening the following autumn.
Price lists, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Universities and colleges
Extra charges were assessed for lessons in drawing, singing or instrumental instruction.
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Religious services, Susquehanna University
In response to student discipline problems, the Missionary Institute Board required students to attend morning and evening chapel services under the threat of being expelled.