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
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.
1890 Commencement Program
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.
1894 Commencement Program
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.
Civil War Plaque Dedication
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.
Class of 1894
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.
Graduation Exercises
Graduation Exercises
Programs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
One of the topics for the speech given at the June 1890 commencement was on "Execution by Electricity". Not only was the topic controversial; it was also a sign of the changing times since electricity was new to the general public.
Inside of the 1894 Commencement Program
Inside of the 1894 Commencement Program
Examinations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
Final examinations were given orally during Commencement. The public was welcome to observe the students during their examinations.
Philo and Clio Society Debates
Philo and Clio Society Debates
Debates, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
"Woman has done more for Mankind than Man." Different points of view were held among members of the Philosophian and Clionian Societies. To air these differences of opinion, debates at joint sessions were conducted. The societies held regular debates on various subjects, including this one on the accomplishments of women.
Philosophian Society Exhibition
Philosophian Society Exhibition
Exhibition posters, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
Along with debates the literary socieites on campus held Exhibitions. This is the program of the first Philo Society Exhibition held in February 1861. The public was welcome to attend these Exhibitions, and some of them could be considerably long with various orations and debates.