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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1950s Nuclear Arms Race
1950s Nuclear Arms Race
Political issues, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Arms race
The nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union was in full swing in the 1950s. The inevitability of war and what its effects might be were on the minds of many. Susquehanna University students weighed in on the matter in this 1951 article from The Susquehanna (student newspaper).
Blood drive
Blood drive
War, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Blood donations
The Susquehanna University community has always come together in a time of need and most particularly during war time. This newspaper article details the need for blood during the Korean War and encourages students to donate not only for the soldiers but also to keep up the reserves on the homefront.
Cards
Cards
Cards, Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
Students pass the time playing cards.
Civil War Memorial
Civil War Memorial
Monuments & memorials, Civil wars, Soldiers, Students, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University and the Snyder County Historical Society held a dedication ceremony outside of Selinsgrove Hall. A plaque hangs on the side of the building commemorating the students of the Missionary Institute who fought in the Civil War. This photo shows the Susquehanna University Band playing the National Anthem at the Ceremony.
Civil War Memorial
Civil War Memorial
Monuments & memorials, Civil wars, Students, Soldiers, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
William M. Schnure and Minnie Ulrich Flickinger unveil the plaque dedicated to the students of the Missionary Institute who fought in the Civil War. The plaque is located on the east side of Selinsgrove Hall.
Classes add up
Classes add up
Inners, Lamar, Students, Business & finance, Classrooms, Susquehanna University
Business students work during class held by Professor Lamar Inners.
Dorms
Dorms
Students, Susquehanna University
Students pose for a picture in 1959.
Freshman Dinks
Freshman Dinks
Freshman orientation, Students, Susquehanna University, Clothing and dress
The custom of freshman students wearing dinks and name buttons began at Susquehanna University in 1913 and carried on through the late 1960s. Shown here are examples of a freshman dink and name button.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Students, Women, Pine Lawn, Smith, Ruth, Freshman orientation, Susquehanna University
This 1956 image shows the female freshman students with President G. Morris Smith's wife at the president's residence, Pine Lawn. The students were welcomed by Mrs. Ruth Smith during orientation week. The women had a longer orientation period in an effort to encourage friendships.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Parties, Students, Susquehanna University, Universities & colleges, Invitations
In order to have freshmen students feel more comfortable in their new surroundings at college, the Orientation Committee would hold a "Frosh" party for the freshman. Shown is a invitation to a "Frosh" party, held the day before Valentine's Day.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Students, Dormitories, Nunn, Peter, Scott, Jane, Ormond, Betty Ann, Susquehanna University
We see from left to right, Peter Nunn, Jane Scott and Betty Ann Ormond moving into the dorms during orientation week in 1956.
Freshmen
Freshmen
Students, Hazing, Susquehanna University
Hazing at Susquehanna University began around 1898 and ended in the late 1960s. Coordinated by the Student Council, hazing usually involved embarassing but harmless antics performed by first year students at the direction of the upperclass students. The hazing period usually ended with Homecoming. This 1956 image shows freshman students standing on and around the sun dial in front of Selinsgrove Hall holding umbrellas and sacks and wearing mismatched footwear.
Gathering
Gathering
Students, Seibert Hall, Susquehanna University
Students gather on the steps outside of Seibert Hall.
Lounge
Lounge
Gustavus Adolphus Hall, Students, Social Life, Susquehanna University
The first floor of Gustavus Adolphus Hall was renovated in 1951, in the midst of several campus building improvements. It took on the role of a student union with a snack bar, bookstore, lounge and student post office. The lounge provided the perfect place for these members of the junior class to share a bowl of ice cream in 1954.
Mealtime
Mealtime
Eating & drinking, Cafeterias, Students, Susquehanna University
Students share a meal in the dining hall in this photograph.
On second thought...
On second thought...
Orientation, Parties, Students, Susquehanna University
Freshman students play games during the Orientation Week party.
Out of class
Out of class
Manning, Stan, Hess, Pat, Keener, Dwight, Borski, Eleanor, Drumm, Francis, Dormitories, Lounges, Students, Susquehanna University
Stan Manning, Pat Hess, Dwight Keener, Eleanor Borski, Francis Drumm relax in GA Hall Student Lounge.
Snack Bar
Snack Bar
Students, Snack bars, Gustavus Adolphus Hall, Susquehanna University
A student lounge and snack bar was housed on the first floor of the newly renovated Gustavus Adolphus Hall. In 1955, students made good use of the space. Notice that smoking was permitted.
Student Life
Student Life
Photographs, Susquehanna University, Students, Universities & colleges
College years are seen as a time for growing and making long lasting friendships. The photos shown are examples of how college life was for students in 1953.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
College life was full for students in the 1950s. Shown here are snapshots of student life on campus in 1955. Note the dinks worn by freshmen in the upper left hand corner.