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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1943 Freshman Class
1943 Freshman Class
World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University, Students
The freshman class of 1942 was the first class to enroll at Susquehanna University during war-time. Ninety-three freshmen enrolled but mid-way through the academic year many left for military service to their country. In 1946 the University graduated 29 students.
1944 Sophomore Class
1944 Sophomore Class
World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University, Students
The war overshadowed many aspects of campus life and adjustments needed to be made by all. The sophomore class of 1942 seemed to understand this as can be seen in this Lanthorn yearbook page.
Admissions Bulletin
Admissions Bulletin
Students, Susquehanna University, Veterans
The most obvious impact of the Second World War on Susquehanna University was diminished enrollment. The end of the war brought with it the GI Bill. Colleges across the country saw a resurgence in their enrollments. Susquehanna was no exception and by the fall of 1945 the University had a full house.
Admissions Bulletin
Admissions Bulletin
Assistance, Students, Susquehanna University, Veterans
Susquehanna University did its best to help veterans adjust to life after the war. Under the supervision of Dean Galt, a program was instituted to provide guidance and assistance to returning veterans. Special services offered included vocational testing and accelerated courses of study as well as assistance for getting college credit for military experience.
Apple season
Apple season
Students, Apple orchards, Mulhames, Jane, Garman, Ruth, Susquehanna University
Jane Malhames, left, and Ruth Garman pick apples from Susquehanna University's apple orchid. Later the apples will become applesauce.
Army Aviation Students
Army Aviation Students
Soldiers, Students, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University was chosen by the War Department as one of the colleges to provide the Army Air Forces training program. The University hosted the 35th College Training Detachment from March 1943 through the spring of 1944. This 1945 Lanthorn page details the detachment's time on campus.
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.
Bike Ride
Bike Ride
Cycling, Students, Susquehanna University
Bicycling was a popular extracurricular activity during this era.
Business School
Business School
Classrooms, Business School, Business Education, World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University, Students
The Business School underwent a few transformations at Susquehanna. In 1903, the Commercial Education Department became the School of Business which in turn became the School of Business Administration in 1924. These photos show students studying various business courses in 1945. Many of the students in these images are women. During the Second World War, the female enrollment exceeded the male enrollment at Susquehanna.
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.
Class of 1945
Class of 1945
Students, World War, 1939-1945, Susquehanna University
The war had a profound impact on the Class of 1945. The call to service in the armed forces caused the original enrollment of eighty-seven during freshman year to drop to just eleven by 1944. The class discussed their history and looked toward a bright junior year in the 1945 Lanthorn.
Class Room
Class Room
Students, Classrooms, Charles Steele Science Hall, Susquehanna University
The Charles Steele Science Hall was dedicated in 1913 and used until the Fisher Hall Science Building was constructed in 1964. These images show students studying science in a classroom setting.
Concert Orchestra
Concert Orchestra
Orchestras, Students, Susquehanna University
After some adjustments made necessary by the war, the University Concert Orchestra went on to have a successful year and ended the season with a spring concert in Seibert Hall. The reconfigured orchestra is shown in this 1945 Lanthorn photo.
Dance Card
Dance Card
Students, Dance parties, Susquehanna University, Dance cards
Although it was coming to an end, the Second World War had raged throughout the Class of 1945's entire college career. Their class entered Susquehanna with eighty-seven students and graduated with just twenty-one. This dance card is from the Class of 1945's Commencement Dance held at the Phi Mu Delta house. The previous image shows the cover of the dance card.
Dance Card
Dance Card
Students, Dance parties, Susquehanna University, Dance cards
The class of 1945 had a lot to celebrate. The Second World War was coming to an end as was their time at Susquehanna. The dance card shown here is from the Class of 1945 Commencement Dance held at the Phi Mu Delta House. The following image shows the inside of the dance card.
Day Students' Organization
Day Students' Organization
Students, Organizations, Day Students' Organization, Susquehanna University
The Day Students' Organization was created to give non-resident girls a place to relax, study, and experience a part of campus life.
Dining Hall Rules
Dining Hall Rules
Cafeterias, Students, Susquehanna University, Dining rooms
In the cafeteria, meals were served to students in a sit down, family-style manner. These meals were governed by very particular rules of dress and behavior. This is an example of the meal time rules as they appeared in the student handbook.
Football
Football
Students, Sports, Football, Susquehanna University
The war-time restrictions on campus activities had caused the University footbll team to be put on hold. Susquehanna University did not field a football team from 1943 through 1945. This image from the 1948 Lanthorn shows the first football team to play for the University since 1943.
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.
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.