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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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.
Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Buildings, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges
Named in honor of of the three-hundredth birthday of the savior of Protestantism against Catholicism in the infamous Wars of Religion in Europe (1618-48), Gustavus Adolphus Hall was built in 1895. A fire destroyed the building in 1964.
Institute Building / Selinsgrove Hall
Institute Building / Selinsgrove Hall
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Buildings, Susquehanna University
Dedication of the Institute Building took place on November 9, 1859. It became Selinsgrove Hall in 1895 to honor the citizens of Selinsgrove responsible for the school's creation.
Selinsgrove Hall
Selinsgrove Hall
Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges, Buildings
Formerly the Institute Building, Selinsgrove Hall is the first and oldest building on campus. This picture is a reproduction of a postcard.