Susquehanna University - 1858 to 1894

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  • Location Covered = Selinsgrove – Snyder – Pennsylvania – United States
  • Language = English

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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.
Autograph Book of Evangeline Dimm - Cover
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.
Autograph Book of Evangeline Dimm - Inside page
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.
Autograph Book of Evangeline Dimm - Inside page 2
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.
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.
Clionian Literary Society Constitution
Clionian Literary Society Constitution
Constitutions, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
The preamble and begining articles of the Clio Society Constitution.
Clionian Literary Society Constitution
Clionian Literary Society Constitution
Constitutions, Membership cards, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
The Clionian Literary Society held weekly meetings where discipline was strict. The members wrote the rules of conduct for the meetings and could be fined for various actions, including being late to meetings, speaking without permission, leaning back in chairs and spitting on the floors. This society, complete with Constitution and By-Laws, could be considered a precursor to the Greek fraternities and sororities which would come later.
Clionian Literary Society Constitution
Clionian Literary Society Constitution
Constitutions, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
The Clionian Society was formed in 1865 as an all-male Society. Women were not admitted as members until September 24, 1896. Section 3 of the Constitution reflects this change in membership by stating that "He or she shall be entitled to all the privileges of an active member".
Clionian Society Entertainment Program
Clionian Society Entertainment Program
Student organizations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Performing arts posters
The Clionian Literary Society invited the public to some events and programs it sponsored, including these two nights of music and drama in March of 1868.
The Constitution of the Philosophian Society
The Constitution of the Philosophian Society
Constitutions, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
The Philosophian Literary Society was the first literary society at the Missionary Institute, formed soon after the founding of the school in 1858. It was originally named the Athlonon Society. It was re-organized into the Philosophian Society one year later in 1859. It catered primarily to the Classical Department and town students. The Philosophian Society had a Constitution and By-laws. Like the Clio Society which came later, the members wrote the rules of conduct and enforced them with fines.
Correspondence from Selinsgrove
Correspondence from Selinsgrove
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Correspondence
In response to charges that Selinsgrove was not a healthy place, the Selinsgrove community sent Dr. Kurtz a confident letter stating why their community was a safe and healthy place to have a school.
Deed of land
Deed of land
Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges, App, John, 1793-1876, Deeds, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute
John App, successful Selinsgrove businessman, donated this parcel of land for the creation of the Missionary Institute.
Drawing of the Susquehanna Female College
Drawing of the Susquehanna Female College
Universities & colleges, Susquehanna Female College, Susquehanna University, Women's colleges, Buildings
The Susquehanna Female College opened on September 22, 1859. It was once the private residence of Leonard App, brother to John App (who donated the land for the Missionary Institute). The Female College closed on December 20, 1872 for financial reasons. The Missionary Institute began to enroll women after the close of the Female College. The building still stands and is now an apartment building on Market Street in Selinsgrove.
Final Student Catalog of the Missionary Institute
Final Student Catalog of the Missionary Institute
Universities & colleges, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Catalogs
The last Annual Catalogue of the Missionary Institute before the Institute became Susquehanna University 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.
Health of Selinsgrove Letter - page 2.
Health of Selinsgrove Letter - page 2.
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Correspondence
The second page of the letter concerning the health of Selinsgrove includes signatures of Selinsgrove citizens and physicians.
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.