Susquehanna University - 1950 to 1959

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  • Subject = Women

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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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Freshmen
Students, Women, Pine Lawn, Smith, Ruth, Freshman orientation, Susquehanna University
This 1956 image shows the female freshman students with President G. Morris Smith's wife at the president's residence, Pine Lawn. The students were welcomed by Mrs. Ruth Smith during orientation week. The women had a longer orientation period in an effort to encourage friendships.
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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.
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