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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Susquehanna Belles
Susquehanna Belles
May Day, Homecomings, May queens, Susquehanna University
Post-war, May Day and Homecoming were again celebrated. This 1950 Lanthorn photo shows May Queen Joan Apple and Homecoming Sweetheart Jane Southwick. Both were selected by the student body. Joan Apple would later help to establish the Jane Conrad Apple and Joan Apple Zimmerman Fund in 1980. The fund is used to purchase books and sponsor events related to Elizabethan Studies. The Jane Conrad Apple Rare Book Room in the Blough-Weis Library was created in Jane Apple's honor.
Susquehanna Book Store
Susquehanna Book Store
Bookstores, Susquehanna University, College stores
From jewelry to dinks, the campus bookstore was your one stop shop to finish all of your holiday shopping in 1952.
Susquehanna University Centennial
Susquehanna University Centennial
Clark, William S., Wilson, Arthur H., Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges, History, Centennial celebrations
In honor of Susquehanna University's One-Hundredth Anniversary, a book on its history was written by William S. Clark, class of 1948 and Dr. Arthur H. Wilson, Professor of English since 1931. An article from The Susquehanna Alumnus announces that the book is finished and will be ready for publication by the Susquehanna University Centennial year.
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis, Sports, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
In 1950, the first woman to ever compete on Susquehanna University's Men's Tennis team was Barbara Stagg. The team was coached by her father, Amos Stagg Jr.
Testing of knowledge
Testing of knowledge
Classrooms, Students, Susquehanna University
This picture shows students hard at work.
Theta Chi
Theta Chi
Fraternities & sororities, Theta Chi, Dance parties, Susquehanna University
In the 1950s, Theta Chi was the largest fraternity on campus. Its motto was " Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for alma mater." The brothers scheduled social events throughout the year. Among the most popular activities sponsored by the fraternity were the Dutch, Halloween and Christmas parties and a formal commencement dance. This 1956 image shows the brothers and their dates enjoying a Halloween dance.
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.