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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Future Teachers of America
Future Teachers of America
Organizations, Future Teachers of America, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Giauque, Alice, Mosholder, Joann, Meerbach, Irene, Lauver, P. Jean, Zimmer, Albert, Mitchell, Duane, Moyer, Anna Jane, Schmeltz, Melva, Smith, Douglas
Founded in 1953 by Dr. Al Zimmer, participation in Future Teachers of America was just one of the extra-curricular activities available to students. The organization allowed future educators to share their common interest. Shown here are its members in 1955.
Gathering
Gathering
Students, Seibert Hall, Susquehanna University
Students gather on the steps outside of Seibert Hall.
Hazing
Hazing
Fraternities & sororities, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Hazing
"Hazing night" for first year students pledging a sorority or fraternity meant performing any number of tasks in order to show commitment to the group. This article from The Susquehanna details the events of one such night.
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall
Buildings, Universities & colleges, Heilman Hall, Susquehanna University, Spangler, Mary Heilman
Built on old potato fields, a new music building was constructed with the help of the centennial appeal. The building was dedicated in 1958 and was named Heilman Hall in recognition of Mary Heilman Spangler, who had donated a large sum in honor of her father and brother. Shown in this image are students on their way to class in the new building.
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall, Susquehanna University, Spangler, Mary Heilman, Buildings
Because the music department had outgrown its area in the Conservatory Building, Heilman Hall was built in 1958. In recognition of Mary Heilman Spangler, the new building was named in honor of her father John Heilman and brother Stephen Heilman.
Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecomings, Bonfires, Men's Student Council, Susquehanna University
Under the direction of the Men's Student Council, freshmen students built the homecoming pep rally bonfire. Seen in this photograph is the 1957 homecoming bonfire held the day before the big game.
Homecoming Float
Homecoming Float
Homecomings, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Susquehanna University
Homecoming was a special annual event at Susquehanna University. Just before the Homecoming football game, a parade showcasing floats created by the students, including those living in fraternities and sororities, made its way through Selinsgrove. This photo shows a 1957 Homecoming float.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Greek letter societies, Lambda Chi Alpha, Bond and Key, Susquehanna University
The original Lambda Chi Alpha, formerly Bond and Key, fraternity house was located at 309 University Avenue. In 1961, the fraternity sold the house and built a new residence next to rival fraternity Theta Chi. Shown from left at the 309 University Ave address in 1958 are Lamda Chi Alpha members T. Pupo, F. Chrvala, R. Rumble, D. Patterson, R. Yeingst, M. Tobias, R. Richie, J. Barow, J. Stone, C. Rovenolt, D. Lehmer, G. Herbster, L. Heinze, R. McTague, and B. Kenyon.
Landes Gateway
Landes Gateway
Gates, Monuments, Memorials, Landes, Latimer, Woodruff, John Irwin, 1864-1962, Susquehanna University
The eastern gateway to the Susquehanna University campus was named for Latimer Landes, an alumnus and member of the University's Board of Directors. In order to make room for the gateway, a tree dedicated by the class of 1888 was removed. On Homecoming Day in 1959, a plaque was dedicated in honor of the tree. Dr. John Woodruff, shown standing beside the plaque, was the last surviving member of the class of 1888.
Library
Library
Libraries, Card catalogs, Blough-Weis Library, Susquehanna University
In 1908 the fourth president of Susquehanna University, Franklin Manhart, arranged to have the library's book collection cataloged in accordance with the Dewey Decimal System. The card catalog system was used until the library became automated in 1991. This image shows a student putting the catalog to good use in 1959.
Lounge
Lounge
Gustavus Adolphus Hall, Students, Social Life, Susquehanna University
The first floor of Gustavus Adolphus Hall was renovated in 1951, in the midst of several campus building improvements. It took on the role of a student union with a snack bar, bookstore, lounge and student post office. The lounge provided the perfect place for these members of the junior class to share a bowl of ice cream in 1954.
Male Student Rules
Male Student Rules
Men's Student Council, Susquehanna University, Behavior
The Men's Student Council was revised in 1924 under the leadership of Roger Blough, who would later become the chief executive officer of the United States Steel Corporation. The Men's Student Council initiated the student handbooks and also played a leading role in maintaining student judicial order. Shown in this image are rules from the 1958 Men's Student Council Handbook.
May Day
May Day
Maypoles, May Day, May queens
This image shows 1955 May Queen Carlene Lamade and her court. Lamade was also Homecoming Queen that same year. May Day celebrations included a dance and a pageant. The festivities concluded with a dance around the May Pole in honor of the Queen. The court included Lamade, Carlene; May, Barbara; Frank, Barbara; Gordon, Margaret; Herman, Nancy; Scott, Ruth; Sharetts, Rose Marie; Lacock, Ann
Mealtime
Mealtime
Eating & drinking, Cafeterias, Students, Susquehanna University
Students share a meal in the dining hall in this photograph.
On second thought...
On second thought...
Orientation, Parties, Students, Susquehanna University
Freshman students play games during the Orientation Week party.
One- Hundredth Commencement Program
One- Hundredth Commencement Program
Programs, Susquehanna University, Centennial celebrations, Graduation ceremonies
Founded in 1958 as the Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University began its history with just one building named Selinsgrove Hall. In 1958, the University celebrated its centennial and at the time of this benchmark had expanded to include nine buildings. This image shows the program cover for Susquehanna's One Hundredth Commencement.
One-Hundredth Commencement Program
One-Hundredth Commencement Program
Programs, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
Shown here is a hymn chosen by the eighty-eight members of Susquehanna University's one-hundredth graduating class in 1958.
Out of class
Out of class
Manning, Stan, Hess, Pat, Keener, Dwight, Borski, Eleanor, Drumm, Francis, Dormitories, Lounges, Students, Susquehanna University
Stan Manning, Pat Hess, Dwight Keener, Eleanor Borski, Francis Drumm relax in GA Hall Student Lounge.
President Gustave W. Weber
President Gustave W. Weber
College presidents, Weber, Gustave, Susquehanna University
Gustave W. Weber served as Susquehanna University's Eleventh President from 1959 to 1977. Under his leadership, the University doubled its physical size and in 1965 the new chapel/auditorium was named Weber Chapel and Auditorium in his honor.
Registration
Registration
Recording & registration, Gustavus Adolphus Hall, Susquehanna University
This 1959 image shows students registering for classes in Gustavus Adolphus Hall.