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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1951 Football Team Roster
Programs, Registers, Advertisements, Susquehanna University, Football
This page from a 1951 Crusaders football game program shows the undefeated team's roster.The cigarette advertisement encouraging college students to choose Chesterfield cigarettes over other brands reminds us that smoking was an acceptable habit. Note the absence of a Surgeon General's health warning at that time.
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Bogar Hall and the Little Theatre
Bogar Hall, Susquehanna University, Bogar, Jerry D., Jr., Theatrical productions
Named in honor of Jerry Bogar and his son, Guy, its two largest donors, Bogar Hall housed the University's Arts and Humanities Programs. Dramas were presented in the "Little Theatre". Susquehanna students performed The Merchant of Venice there in 1952.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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