Susquehanna University - 1940 to 1949

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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 1940 through 1949.
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Biemic Society
Biemic Society
Students, Clubs, Biemic Society, Organizations, Susquehanna University
Among the extra-curricular activities available to students was the Biemic Society. The Biemic Society was open to all students interested in the sciences and mathematics. This 1947 Lanthorn photo shows the Biemic Society membership. Note the large number of female students.
Business Society
Business Society
Students, Business Society, Clubs, Organizations, Susquehanna University
Various university organizations pitched in to help the war effort. The members of the Business Society conducted a War Bond drive, contributed to war relief in Europe and collected items to support wounded veterans in America's hospitals.
Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball
Students, Sports, Basketball, Susquehanna University
During the war, the men's basketball team operated with limited material and limited practice time. High hopes for a return to glory returned with the veterans.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Susquehanna University
The first class to enroll at Susquehanna during the war, the senior class of 1946 used their yearbook's history page to reflect on how the war impacted their college careers and to remember those classmates who gave their lives in service to their country.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Susquehanna University
The Class of 1947 had made the best of their college experience during their first two years at Susquehanna. Many activities had been marked by war. VE Day in 1944 and then the conclusion of the war in 1945 finally brought peace. The students looked forward to a memorable senior year as life at Susquehanna returned to normal.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Social life, Susquehanna University
As sophomores, the Class of 1948 enjoyed their "hazing day" and "Sophomore Hop" and were determined to make the most of their upcoming junior year.
Susquehanna Band
Susquehanna Band
Students, Bands, Susquehanna University
The Second World War reduced the membership in the Susquehanna Band but the war's end and the return of the veterans allowed the band to quickly reclaim its former glory.
Susquehannans Killed in World War II
Susquehannans Killed in World War II
Students, Soldiers, World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University, Dedications
In its 1947 edition, the Lanthorn dedicated a page in honor of all the members of the Susquehanna family who were killed in World War II.