Susquehanna University - 1940 to 1949

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About This Collection

This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs, and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1940 through 1949.
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Army Air Corps
Army Air Corps
Soldiers, Army Air Corps, World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University
The Federal Government contracted with Susquehanna University to house, feed, and educate men of the 35th Detachment of the Army Air Corps from March of 1943 to May of 1944. This photo shows staff officers of the Corps posing in front of Steele Science Hall, their headquarters.
Claude Buss
Claude Buss
Alumni & alumnae, Buss, Claude A. (Claude Allbert), Susquehanna University
Claude Buss, a member of the class of 1924, handled the surrender of Manila for the State Department during World War II. He was later held by the Japanese as a prisoner of war from 1942 to 1943. After his release, Buss continued to serve the State Department and worked closely with General MacArthur during the occupation and rebuilding of Japan.
Horton Dining Hall
Horton Dining Hall
Students, Eating & drinking, Dining tables, Horton Dining Hall, Susquehanna University
Meals were served family-style in the Horton Dining Hall. Students were assigned tables. A host or hostess at each table would lead the group in prayer.
SU Pride
SU Pride
Students, Spectators, Football, Susquehanna University.
Seven students pose to display their Susquehanna pride at the football field.
"Susquehanna"
"Susquehanna"
Songs, Army Air Corps, Susquehanna University, Marching
From March 1, 1943 through May 1, 1944, the 35th Detachment of the Army Air Corps was stationed at Susquehanna University. During its time here, the corps practiced marching on the University playing fields. This image shows songs, including "Susquehanna", used by the detachment during these practice sessions.