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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Blough-Weis Library
Blough-Weis Library
Libraries, Blough-Weis Library, Susquehanna University, Roger M. Blough Learning Center, Buildings
The Library was built in 1928. By 1956 a new addition to it was needed for its growing book collections and the increasing student body. On the front page of the 1956 Susquehanna Alumnus, the Library announces plans to expand its building. In time for the Susquehanna University Centennial, the Library had its additional space built onto the south side of the Library.
Bogar hall
Bogar hall
Buildings, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
Bogar Hall was built in 1951. It was named after alumnus Jerry Bogar and his son Guy Bogar. It housed the school's humanities programs, but mostly business programs were held in the building. Because of Bogar Hall's curvy stage entrance stairway, located at the main entrance, outdoor graduation exercises were held there throughout the 1950s.
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.
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.