Susquehanna University - 1960 to 1969

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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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Orientation
Orientation, Parking lots, Susquehanna University.
The age old problem of campus parking! The 1960s saw a large increase in the student body and with it a boom in campus cars which put parking spaces at a premium. This photo shows a campus parking lot during Orientation Week, 1964.
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Panhellenic Council
Fraternities & sororities, Dance parties, Susquehanna University, Griffith, Ann, Jordan, Barbara, Panhellenic Council
The Panhellenic Council consisted of three delegates from each of the three National Panhellenic Sororities operating on campus. The goals of the Council were to promote "high social standards and sound scholarship." The Council held a pledge dance each year to welcome pledges into its membership. Shown are images from the formal affair held in 1962.
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Peace March
Student movements, Vietnam War, Demonstrations, Washington, D.C., Susquehanna University
In the fall of 1969, a number of Susquehanna University faculty and students participated in a march on Washington calling for an end to the war in Vietnam. This was one of many protests during the later years of the war.
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Permission Sign-Out Form
Forms (Documents), Student movements, Permission Sign-out forms
This 1969 image is an example of the sign out sheet female students were required to complete before leaving campus. Student Kathleen Moriarty led the charge to eliminate the sheet on the grounds that Susquehanna applied unfair rules and standards to its female students.
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Permission Sign-Out Form Protest
Permission Sign-out, Student movements, Moriarty, Kathllen, Dormitories, Women's rights, Susquehanna University
When a female student wanted to leave the campus before 7:00 am or after 7:30pm, a sign out sheet had to be completed. The student had to provide her destination and the time she intended to return. If the student found that she was going to be late, she was required to call the head resident. If she was more then 15 minutes late, the student would have to appear in front of the Women's Judiciary Board. These rules did not apply to the male students. In protest of the rules, student Kathleen Moriarty refused to sign either in or out. She also circulated a petition asking women students for their support in abolishing the sign-out procedures as she considered them to be a blatant double standard.
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Phi Epsilon
Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon.
The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, previously kown as Phi Epsilon, was the fourth fraternity established at Susquehanna University and found its home at the former Charles Aikens residence on University Avenue.
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Phi Epsilon
Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Strine, Harry, Black, Roy, Marzolf, Chester, Sandahl, Jim, Andes, Bill, Parks, Jim, Colomet, Tony, Speidell, Walt, Whitney, Jeff, London, Bud, Black, Jim, Overholt, Linford.
Phi Epsilon was the fourth fraternity organized at Susquehanna University. It joined the University in February of 1961 and one year later merged with the Tau Kappa Epsilon national fraternity. Shown are the members in 1962.
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Photography Club
Photography, Photography Club, Camera clubs, Susquehanna University, Walton, T., Graedon, J., Jones, E,, Stocker, F., Herold, F., Hough, R., Nash, J., Scholl, G., Solem, E.
The Photography Club was organized in 1965. Biweekly meetings were held to discuss such topics as correct photography practices and dark room procedures.
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Ping Pong Anyone?
Susquehanna University, Ping-Pong document., Student movements
Tension had been building between students and administration during the early 1960s and by 1966 had turned into an outright rebellion. In February 1966, an anonymous brochure entitled "Ping-Pong…Anyone…?" appeared questioning among other things, the right of the University to impose its own values and ideals on it students. The positions held in Ping-Pong...Anyone...? were echoed in The Crusader newspaper and by April 1966 cultural conflict had come to Susquehanna University.
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Politics
Public opinion polls, Students, Presidential elections, McCarthy, Eugene, Nixon, Richard M., Susquehanna University.
President Lyndon Johnson announced that he would not seek re-election in 1968 and in April of that same year a poll, sponsored by Time Magazine, was taken among college campuses to determine the most popular presidential candidates and the national issues students considered most pressing. Among Susquehanna students, Senator Eugene McCarthy was the most popular choice for president and the most pressing national issues were the suspension of bombing in Vietnam and government spending on education.
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Radio Club
Radio stations, Radio broadcasting, Radio Club, Military Affiliated Radio Service, Susquehanna University.
The Radio Club was formed in 1961 and operated through the Military Affiliated Radio Service. With the help of a 500 watt transmitter, the club could transmit signals around the world from its location at 580 University Avenue.
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Shakespeare Festival
Actors, Twelfth Night, Shakespeare, Susquehanna University, Kleinsorg, Axel, Pignatore, John, Snyder, Joseph, Perfilio, Joseph, Grude, Christian, Theatrical productions, Susquehanna Players
Susquehanna University held its 14th Annual Shakesperean Festival in the spring of 1963. The Susquehanna Players, a group formed under the direction of Professor Axel Kleinsorg, presented the festival. Shown are several of the actors preparing for their roles in Twelfth Night by growing beards. The group is sporting a look quite similar to the popular beatniks.
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Sigma Alpha Iota
Music, Performances, Susquehanna University, Sigma Alpha Iota, Blee, Judith.
Sigma Alpha Iota was a national sorority for women studying in the field of music. This photo shows member Judith Blee in performance in 1961.
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Sigma Kappa
Fraternities & sororities, Sigma Kappa, Susquehanna University, Moore, Mary May, Hoehler, Nancy, Leadbeater, Holly, Petrie, Sue, Smiley, Ruth Ann, Ray, Fran, Pape, Martha, Baum, Bonnie, Newton, Margaret, Kostenbader, Ann, Alexanderson, Linda, Gocknour, Gretchen, Lee, Myrna, Mackey, Cathy, McGowin, Judy, Maier, Barbara, Detterline, Ann, Beebe, Kathy, Jager, Margaret, Lipkin, Maxine, Smith, Karen.
Sigma Kappa was a social sorority formed at Susquehanna University in December 1963. The group jumped right into Greek life at the University by participating in quite a few campus activities. Shown in this image are the founding members of Sigma Kappa.
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Singing Crusaders
Singers, Singing Crusaders, Susquehanna University, Molin, William, Schlauch, Douglas, Casey, Thomas, Shirey, Sam, Ward, Nate, Hopple, Herman, Summer, Robert, Lerew, Lynn, Heller, Michael, Kindon, George, Toy, Steve, Woernle, Walter.
In 1961, a new men's choral group called the "Singing Crusaders" was founded under the direction of Bob Summer. These photos show the group's 1961 membership.
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Smith Hall
Dormitories, Buildings, Susquehanna University, Smith Hall.
As Susquehanna continued its growth, student housing became a priority. Smith Hall, a new dormitory, was dedicated in 1961. Shown in this image is one of the new dorm rooms. Bogar Hall can be seen in the background.
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Smith Hall
Buildings, Susquehanna University, Smith Hall., Dormitories
The groundbreaking for Smith Hall took place in 1959. The building was completed at a cost of $625,000 and dedicated in 1961. These images proudly display the modern building's many perks, including a spacious lounge for gatherings as well as large bedrooms with sweeping views of campus.
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Smith Hall and Aikens Hall
Dedications, Buildings, Dormitories, Aikens Hall, Smith Hall, Susquehanna University.
New student residences, Aikens and Smith Halls, were dedicated in 1961. Shown here are photographs of the new dormitories and their dedication ceremony. President Weber can be seen conducting the dedication.
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Smith Hall and Aikens Hall
Programs, Dormitories, Susquehanna University, Smith Hall, Aikens Hall., Building dedications
The increase in student enrollment in the early 1960s led to a need for more student housing. Shown here is the 1961 program for the dedication of the new men's and women's dormitories as well as Aikens and Sheldon Lounges.
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Society of Fine Arts
Student organizations, Susquehanna University
The Society of Fine Arts was established to promote a greater appreciation of the arts. The group sponsored trips to museums and dramatic productions as well as arts festivals. These images show the Society's 1967 officers and membership.
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