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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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Susquehanna University (3)
World War, 1939-1945 (2)
Marching (1)
Soldiers (1)
Songs (1)

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Selinsgrove – Snyder – Pennsylvania – United States (3)

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Black and white photograph (1)
Correspondence (1)
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1940 ca. (2)
1943-01-25 (1)

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Susquehanna University (3)

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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.

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World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University, Army Air Corps

In January 1942, President Smith received a telegram from the War Department that students enlisted in the Reserve Corps would be called to active duty at the end of the first semester term.

"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.

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