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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 University (3)
Alpha Delta Pi (1)
Card games (1)
Dance parties (1)
Hazing (1)
Social life (1)
Students (1)
Theta Chi (1)
Universities & colleges (1)

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Selinsgrove – Snyder – Pennsylvania – United States (3)

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1952-11-11 (1)
1954 ca. (1)
1956 ca. (1)

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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.

Student Life

Students, Fraternities & sororities, Alpha Delta Pi, Susquehanna University, Card games, Social life

The social life of students at Susquehanna in the 1950s was marked by a sense of community. Students spent much of their free time talking with friends, playing games and dating. Shown here are members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority enjoying a game of cards.

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.

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