Susquehanna University - 1950 to 1959

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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 1950 through 1989.
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Student Life
Student Life
Students, Fraternities & sororities, Alpha Delta Pi, Susquehanna University, Card games, Social life
The social life of students at Susquehanna in the 1950s was marked by a sense of community. Students spent much of their free time talking with friends, playing games and dating. Shown here are members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority enjoying a game of cards.
Student Life
Student Life
Dating (Social custom), Women, Students, Seibert Hall, Susquehanna University
Dating at Susquehanna in the 1950s reflected the conservative tone of the times. In the 1950s, Seibert Hall was a women's dormitory. Gentlemen callers had to leave the building by 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. This 1954 picture shows couples saying goodnight on Seibert Hall's front porch.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Bogar Hall, Susquehanna University
This picture shows senior students socializing outside of the classroom in Bogar Hall in 1955. Please note the students' smart dress.
Testing of knowledge
Testing of knowledge
Classrooms, Students, Susquehanna University
This picture shows students hard at work.
Underclassmen
Underclassmen
Humor, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Advice
Before graduating, the class of 1951 gave the underclassmen some enlightening and rather tongue-in-cheek advice for their future success.
Victory Dance
Victory Dance
Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Dance parties
In order to commemorate an undefeated season, Tau Kappa, the Women's Athletic Society, renamed its Sadie Hawkins Day Dance., and instead, the team's success was celebrated with a Victory Dance.
Watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelons, Parties, Seibert Hall, Students, Susquehanna University
Students enjoy some summertime fun while eating watermelon on the lawn in front of Seibert Hall.