Susquehanna University - 1960 to 1969

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  • Date = 1960 ca.
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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 1960 through 1969.
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Botany
Botany
Botany, Steele Hall, Classrooms, Susquehanna University
The first science building at Susquehanna was the Sell Memorial Laboratory. This laboratory was a converted student house of Henry Ziegler, Susquehanna's second president. Steele Hall, the University's next science building, was constructed in 1913. Students studied botany there in 1960.
Campus Views
Campus Views
Hassinger Hall, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
This 1960 image offers a nice view of Hassinger Hall as well as a variety of now classic automobiles.
Cheryl Dowling
Cheryl Dowling
Dowling, Cheryl, Advertisements, Class of 1966, University Choir, Oratorio Choir, Kappa Delta, May Day Musical, Parent's Day Committee, SCA, Orientation, Students, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University 1966 Alumnus, Cheryl Dowling, graces a billboard advertisement for furs in Sunbury. Ms Dowling, a French major, was involved in activities such as the University Choir, Oratorio Choir, Kappa Delta, May Day Musical, Parent's Day Committee, SCA, and Orientation, during her time at Susquehanna University.
Fraternities
Fraternities
Fraternities & sororities, Dinner parties, Lambda Chi Alpha, Susquehanna University
Fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha, known as Bond and Key until 1956, holds a formal dinner in this 1960 image.
Health Center
Health Center
Health care facilities, Susquehanna University
This image shows the examination room of the University's Student Health Center as it appeared in 1960.
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall, Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, Susquehanna University
Students share the Christmas spirit while trimming the tree in the lobby of Heilman Hall in this 1960 photo.
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall, Studying, Susquehanna University, Spangler, Mary Heilman, Heilman, John, Heilman, Stephen
Heilman Hall, the University's music building was constructed in 1958 and named in recognition of Mary Heilman Spangler, who had donated a large sum to the project to honor her father John and brother Stephen. This 1960 image shows students putting the Heilman Hall study room to good use.
Student Life
Student Life
Eyes, Colors, Anderson, Dorothy, Susquehanna University
These students and instructor are using an eye perimeter to check the color sensitivity of the eye. The female student seated on the right is Dorothy Anderson, Class of 1962. Anderson returned to Susquehanna as the Assistant Dean of Women and would retire in 2001 as the Dean of Student Life after 39 years of service.
Student Life
Student Life
Classrooms, Students, Susquehanna University
The 1960s were a period of rapid growth for the University. The student body at Susquehanna more than doubled in size and the academic standards were raised. This 1960 image shows students hard at work in a classroom setting.