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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Student Life
Student Life
Activities, Students, Susquehanna University
Students were always able to find a means to entertain themselves outside of the classroom.
Student Life
Student Life
Hairstyles, Students, Comics, Susquehanna University
During the mid-1960s, some men began to move away from the more conventional crew cut to grow their hair longer, mimicking the styles worn by some popular rock singers. This cartoon, which appeared in a 1968 school newspaper, plays on the question " Is it a boy or a girl?"
Student Life
Student Life
Clothing and dress, Students, Susquehanna University.
The rise of hemlines in the 1960s brought with it the one piece pantyhose. Stockings were replaced as the leg wear of choice among college co-eds by pantyhose in various colors and patterns.
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.
Student Life
Student Life
Dance, Dance parties, Students, Susquehanna University.
No dance partner? No problem! Dances such as "The Twist," "The Jerk," and "The Mashed Potato" did not require one. Shown in this 1968 image are students putting their own mark on the latest fads at a school dance.
Student Life
Student Life
Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
Perhaps one of the most memorable aspects of college is the experience of life in the dormitories. From eating and sleeping to all-nighters and enjoying time with friends, these images give us glimpses of dorm life at Susquehanna in 1968.
Student Life
Student Life
Eating & drinking, Susquehanna University, Students
Mm mm good! Students share a modest meal of Dinty Moore Beef Stew and Maxwell House coffee in this 1966 image.
Student Life
Student Life
Homesickness, Students, Stuffed animals (Toys), Susquehanna University, Hassinger Hall.
Items from home helped to soften the ache of homesickness for students experiencing their first time away from home and family. The most popular item was the stuffed pet. This 1963 Crusader article is a laundry list of pets that have found a new home with their owners in Hassinger Hall.
Student Life
Student Life
Frosh Stunt Night, Performances, Students, Susquehanna University
Frosh Stunt Night was held to help freshman students become better acquainted with one another. Freshman students would sing, dance and perform short skits. Here is a group performing a "stunt" based on the growing beatnik culture in 1960.
Susquehanna University Drug Policy
Susquehanna University Drug Policy
Narcotics, Students, Drug abuse, Susquehanna University.
The 1960s saw the dawn of a new and different social environment. Many of the old social norms were fading or had vanished altogether. Susquehanna University was not immune to this social shift and a drug policy was drafted for the first time in the University's history. This policy was published for all to read in The Crusader in 1966.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
Susquehanna University Symphonic Band, Students, Semke, R., Lewis, B., Dundore, J., Schollenberger, E., Lees, E., Buckwalter, K., Myers, N., Smith, C., Fay, V., Deibler, J., Gant, A., Dooney, M., Eppley, L., Deveau, M., Toth, S., Grammes, R., Henick, A., Swartz, S., McCullough, J., Mangle, M., Halpin, R., Bonsall, P., Stutzke, C., Nobel, K., Kupp, J., Anderson, K., Alwine, G., Rafer, S., Seaks, S., Landes, W., Hochela, R., Heimbach, A., Williams, L., Cameron, J., Byrnes, T., Yoder, J., Millbrand, K., Kauffman, C., Oberhaltzer, J., Ross, L., Josephs, S., Mauk, L., Clyde, R., Miller, R., Scaff, D., Stahl, R., Truver, S., Whitteck, S., Gehert, R., Brill, J., Jacobson, D., Stibler, R., Keller, D., Lehman, R., Freas, J., Hoffman, S., Olsen, K., Steigelman, S., Pritchard, R., Boyer, B., Ulrich, G., Gatti, W., Hoke, D., Mangle, D., Swope, T., Hummel, D.
Members of the Symphonic Band were selected during Freshman Orientation through competitive auditions. The group had an annual tour through out Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. The 1969 members of the Symphonic Band are shown in this photo.
Traffic Regulations
Traffic Regulations
Traffic regulations, Students, Automobiles, Susquehanna University.
New student traffic regulations were instituted in the fall of 1966. All students were now permitted to operate vehicles but freshmen and sophomores were prohibited from owning a car. It was necessary for students to register an automobile at a cost of $5.00 and rule infractions were punished by fines or loss of driving privileges.
Vietnam
Vietnam
Correspondence, Soldiers, Students, Susquehanna University.
Students were offered the opportunity to boost the morale of soldiers serving in Vietnam through letter writing. This 1967 clipping from The Crusader details the steps to take to receive a G.I. penpal.
WQSU
WQSU
WQSU, Radio stations, Students, Susquehanna University, Edwards, P., Mason, G., Richards, C., Whisler, J., Spero, R., Scholl, G., Hoffman, K., Cooke, W., Hall, D., Strawser, R., Herrold, R., Kyse, L., Corveleyn, D., Roessner, J., Ficken, D.
The Radio Association was formed in 1965 and began broadcasting under the new call letters WQSU in the spring of 1967. This image shows the 1969 members of WQSU.
Young Republicans Club
Young Republicans Club
Young Republicans Club, Clubs, Students, Susquehanna University, Pulst, D., Lester, J., Barker, M., Jorgensen, C., Weber, T., Hait, F., Grimes, W., Vermillion, E., Ayers, J., Hunter, G., Rickenbaugh, N.
The Young Republicans Club was both a political and social club. In addition to helping the causes of politicians, the club also held social and networking events. Shown here are the 1968 members of the Young Republicans.