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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Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Homecomings, Letson, Jinny, Diehle, Judy, Dalby, Peggy, Kohl, Lois, Shuman, D.J., Turner, Elaine, Susquehanna University
Cheerleaders rev up the crowd at a 1958 Homecoming rally. Showing their Susquehanna University spirit, from left, are cheerleaders Jinny Letson, Judy Diehle, Peggy Dalby, Lois Kohl, D.J. Shuman and Elaine Turner.
Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Susquehanna University, Faddis, Elaine, Williams, Elaine, Getsinger, Maryann, Phillips, Muriel, Howling, Roger, Doig, Richard, Pirie, Warren.
Always at the ready to cheer on their team and rile up the crowds, the 1950 cheerleading squad has its picture taken in front of the New Alumni Gymnasium. The members in the front row are Elaine Faddis, Elaine Williams, Maryann Getsinger, Muriel Phillips. In the back row: Roger Howling, Richard "Puppy" Doig, and Waren Pirie.
Civil War Memorial
Civil War Memorial
Monuments & memorials, Civil wars, Soldiers, Students, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University and the Snyder County Historical Society held a dedication ceremony outside of Selinsgrove Hall. A plaque hangs on the side of the building commemorating the students of the Missionary Institute who fought in the Civil War. This photo shows the Susquehanna University Band playing the National Anthem at the Ceremony.
Civil War Memorial
Civil War Memorial
Monuments & memorials, Civil wars, Students, Soldiers, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
William M. Schnure and Minnie Ulrich Flickinger unveil the plaque dedicated to the students of the Missionary Institute who fought in the Civil War. The plaque is located on the east side of Selinsgrove Hall.
Classes add up
Classes add up
Inners, Lamar, Students, Business & finance, Classrooms, Susquehanna University
Business students work during class held by Professor Lamar Inners.
Conservatory of Music Building
Conservatory of Music Building
Buildings, Gates, Susquehanna University, Conservatory of Music Building
The house of Susquehanna's fifth president, Dr. Dimm, was purchased by the University in 1920. The home was used as the Music Conservatory until the construction of the Landes Gateway, which required that it be demolished in 1959. Shown in the background is the University Library which had been expanded in 1958.
Day Students
Day Students
Susquehanna University, Day students
This 1957 newspaper article gives insight into what a day in the life of a local Susquehanna student was like. At this time, commuting students were known as "day students." Susquehanna University is considered a "residential" campus, with upwards of 85% of students living on campus.
Dining Etiquette
Dining Etiquette
Horton Dining Hall, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Etiquette
Having dinner in the Horton Dining Hall was more then just eating a meal. Rules and regulations of dress and manners went along with the family-style served meals. A brochure of the Horton Dining Hall Customs was handed out to students that gave detailed instructions on what was expected from students during meal time. See also a related image (#4) in the 1940-1949 collection, showing students having dinner in Horton Hall.
Dorms
Dorms
Students, Susquehanna University
Students pose for a picture in 1959.
Football
Football
Football, Sports, Stagg, Amos Alonzo Sr., Stagg, Amos Alonzo Jr., Susquehanna University
In 1951, under the direction of coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg, Sr. and Jr., Susquhanna University had its first undefeated and untied football team. Shown are members from that team.
Football
Football
Programs, Susquehanna University, Stagg, Amos Alonzo Jr., Stagg, Amos Alonzo, 1862-1965., Football
Under the leadership of coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg, Jr. and Amos Alonzo Stagg, Sr., the 1951 Crusaders earned an undefeated and untied record. Shown is a program from that banner season. The cost? Just ten cents.
Football
Football
Programs, Homecomings, Stagg, Amos Alonzo Jr., Stagg, Amos Alonzo, 1862-1965., Football
This image shows the colorful cover of the undefeated 1951 Crusaders homecoming game program.
Football
Football
Football, Sports, Stagg, Amos Alonzo Sr., Stagg, Amos Alonzo Jr., Susquehanna University
As noted in the previous image, in 1951, under the direction of coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr. and Jr., Susquehanna University had its first undefeated and untied football team. Shown are additional members from that team and the coaches that lead them to victory.
Football Team
Football Team
Football, Sports, Stagg, Amos Alonzo, 1862-1965., Stagg, Amos Alonzo Jr., Susquehanna University
Led by coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg Jr. and his father Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr., the 1951 Susquehanna University football team used "razzle-dazzle' to earn the University's first undefeated season. This image shows those superb players and their coaches.
Freshman Dinks
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.
Freshmen
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.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Parties, Students, Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges, Invitations
In order to have freshmen students feel more comfortable in their new surroundings at college, the Orientation Committee would hold a "Frosh" party for the freshman. Shown is a invitation to a "Frosh" party, held the day before Valentine's Day.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Students, Dormitories, Nunn, Peter, Scott, Jane, Ormond, Betty Ann, Susquehanna University
We see from left to right, Peter Nunn, Jane Scott and Betty Ann Ormond moving into the dorms during orientation week in 1956.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Students, Hazing, Susquehanna University
Hazing at Susquehanna University began around 1898 and ended in the late 1960s. Coordinated by the Student Council, hazing usually involved embarassing but harmless antics performed by first year students at the direction of the upperclass students. The hazing period usually ended with Homecoming. This 1956 image shows freshman students standing on and around the sun dial in front of Selinsgrove Hall holding umbrellas and sacks and wearing mismatched footwear.
Freshmen Dorms
Freshmen Dorms
Dormitories, Meister, Ruth, Stocking, Marguerite, Susquehanna University
House Mothers helped to enforce residence hall rules. This 1958 image shows Dean Ruth Meister and House Mother Mrs. Marguerite Stocking visiting freshman students in their dorm room.