Susquehanna University - 1950 to 1959

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  • Subject = Freshman orientation

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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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Freshman Dinks
Freshman orientation, Students, Susquehanna University, Clothing and dress
The custom of freshman students wearing dinks and name buttons began at Susquehanna University in 1913 and carried on through the late 1960s. Shown here are examples of a freshman dink and name button.
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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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