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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Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House
Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Aikens, Charles T., Aikens, Claude, Aikens, Carrie, Phi Epsilon, Alpha Delta Pi., Buildings
The former home of Susquehanna University's 9th president, Charles T. Aikens, was donated to the University by his son, Claude, and initally used as the temporary home of the Phi Epsilon fraternity. Charles Aikens lived in the home from 1905 until his death in 1927. His widow, Carrie, continued to occupy the home until her death in 1960. The property is now home to the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. This image shows the home as it appeared in the summer of 1961.
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Easter egg hunts, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Alpha Xi Delta.
Alpha Xi Delta was a social sorority founded in 1957. The sorority sponsored the campus Easter Egg Hunt. The children of faculty members enjoy the hunt in this 1961 image.
James W. Garrett
James W. Garrett
Garrett, James W., Football, Susquehanna University.
James Garrett became athletic director and coach of the University's football team in 1960. Under his direction, the Crusaders enjoyed an undefeated season in 1962. Coach Garrett left the University in 1966.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Car washes, Fund raising, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Lambda Chi Alpha.
The sponsors of many campus activities, fraternity members pitch in with much elbow grease at the 1961 Lambda Chi Alpha car wash.
Library
Library
Libraries, Buildings, Susquehanna University.
The library at Susquehanna University was originally constructed in 1928 and then expanded on its south side in 1958. This image captured the library as it appeared in 1961.
Sigma Alpha Iota
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.
Singing Crusaders
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.
Smith Hall
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.
Student Life
Student Life
Activities, Students, Susquehanna University
Students were always able to find a means to entertain themselves outside of the classroom.
Susquehanna Skydivers
Susquehanna Skydivers
Parachuting, Parachutists, Parachutes, Susquehanna University, Susquehanna Skydivers.
The Susquehanna Skydivers was founded in 1961. Every weekend, weather permitting, the group would meet for jumps at the Selinsgrove airport. Members packed their own parachutes. No experience was needed to join but membership was limited to men.
Theta Chi
Theta Chi
Theta Chi, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Hopple, Herman, Schlotzhauer, John, Clark, Philip, Askew, Gilbert, Hitchner, Carl, Papada, James, Davis, Donald, Stocum, David, Molin, William, Burns, Roy, Anthony, Ronald, Bowman, Glenn, Rasmussen, Charles, Toy, Steve, Leighty, Robert, Melander, Richard, Martin, Paul, Butler, Leslie, Curry, John, Eiche, Elmer.
Groundbreaking for the new Theta Chi Fraternity House took place in 1960. By 1961, the Fraternity had moved from its old location at 400 West Pine Street to the new house on the west end of campus. Shown here are members of the Theta Chi Fraternity enjoying their new digs in 1961.
Women's Hockey
Women's Hockey
Field hockey, Sports, Women, Susquehanna University, Jones, Bonnie, Stockalis, Barbara, Lawley, Joan, Mercer, Penny, Reed, Donna, Weibley, Sondra, Polhemus, Judith, Brandt, Marge, Brodisch, Toby, Trefney, Suzanne, Christofaro, Mary.
The intercollegiate women's hockey team was started in 1961 under the direction of Coach Cochran. Today, the sport is better known as field hockey.