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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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
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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 Literary Society Reunion Invitation
Clionian Literary Society Reunion Invitation
Student organizations, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The Clionian Society was formed right after the founding of the Missionary Institute under the name of the Sophronikopean Society. It was re-organized into the Clionian Literary Society in 1865. It catered to theological students and others who lived in the Institute building.
Clionian Society Entertainment Program
Clionian Society Entertainment Program
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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.
Clionian Society Meeting Room
Clionian Society Meeting Room
Student organizations, Conference rooms, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The Clionian Literary Society had a room of its own on the top floor of the Institute Building (Selinsgrove Hall). It later moved to the 3rd floor of Gustavus Adolphus Hall.
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.
Philo and Clio Society Debates
Philo and Clio Society Debates
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"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 Literary Society Constitution
Philosophian Literary Society Constitution
Constitutions, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
The first articles of the Philo Society's constitution.
Philosophian Society Badge
Philosophian Society Badge
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This badge is from one of the two literary societies on campus. The Philosophian Society's membership consisted of students from the Classical Department and town students.
Philosophian Society Exhibition
Philosophian Society Exhibition
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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.
Philosophian Society Meeting Room
Philosophian Society Meeting Room
Student organizations, Conference rooms, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The Philosophian Literary Society was among the groups on campus that had a permanent meeting room. First it was on the top floor of the Institute Building (Selinsgrove Hall). Later it moved to the 3rd floor of Gustavus Adolphus Hall.