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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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.
Campus Expansion
Campus Expansion
Maps, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
In 1858, Susquehanna University (Missionary Institute) started with one building, Selinsgrove Hall. The physical expansion of the campus continues over the years. From the pages of the 1952 Lanthorn, a map showing the current and future sites of campus buildings was drawn. Notice, at that time, tennis courts were separated for the men and women.
Future Teachers of America
Future Teachers of America
Organizations, Future Teachers of America, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Giauque, Alice, Mosholder, Joann, Meerbach, Irene, Lauver, P. Jean, Zimmer, Albert, Mitchell, Duane, Moyer, Anna Jane, Schmeltz, Melva, Smith, Douglas
Founded in 1953 by Dr. Al Zimmer, participation in Future Teachers of America was just one of the extra-curricular activities available to students. The organization allowed future educators to share their common interest. Shown here are its members in 1955.
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.
Student Life
Student Life
Universities & colleges, Recreation, Activities, Susquehanna University
Recreational activities offered to students in their freshman year made adjusting to campus life a little easier. Many long lasting friendships were also made during this time. Photos shown are from the freshman class of 1951.
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis, Sports, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
In 1950, the first woman to ever compete on Susquehanna University's Men's Tennis team was Barbara Stagg. The team was coached by her father, Amos Stagg Jr.