Susquehanna University - 1858 to 1894

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  • Subject = Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute
  • Location Covered = Selinsgrove (Pa.)

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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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Course of Instruction - Annual Catalog
Course of Instruction - Annual Catalog
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.
First Catalogue of the Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute
First Catalogue of the Evangelical Lutheran Missionary 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.
Missionary Institute Catalog Expenses Description
Missionary Institute Catalog Expenses Description
Price lists, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Universities and colleges
Extra charges were assessed for lessons in drawing, singing or instrumental instruction.
Page 17 of the Missionary Institue Catalog
Page 17 of the Missionary Institue Catalog
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.