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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Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Homecomings, Letson, Jinny, Diehle, Judy, Dalby, Peggy, Kohl, Lois, Shuman, D.J., Turner, Elaine, Susquehanna University
Cheerleaders rev up the crowd at a 1958 Homecoming rally. Showing their Susquehanna University spirit, from left, are cheerleaders Jinny Letson, Judy Diehle, Peggy Dalby, Lois Kohl, D.J. Shuman and Elaine Turner.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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