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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1968 Freshmen Class Officers
1968 Freshmen Class Officers
Class officers, Student government, Susquehanna University
Shown in this 1968 yearbook photo are the freshmen class officers. Calvin McCants would go on to become the Student Senate president in 1971.
Degenstein Student Center
Degenstein Student Center
Recreation rooms, Games, Billiards, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University.
The University's new student center opened its doors in 1968 and one of its most popular attractions was the game room. In addition to the pool and ping- pong tables shown in this image, students also enjoyed games of chess, checkers and Scrabble.
Student Campus Center
Student Campus Center
College buildings, Degenstein, Charles, Weis, Sigmund, Susquehanna University, Degenstein Campus Center
The University's new campus center was dedicated in 1968 and opened with the 111th academic year. The student center was renamed the Degenstein Student Center in honor of major benefactor, Charles Degenstein. Mr. Degenstein was the son-in-law of Sigmund Weis, who was a member of the SU class of 1903 and co-founder of the Weis Markets grocery store chain. Mr. Degenstein was an executive with Weis Markets and his philanthropy played a significant role in the University's development.
Student Life
Student Life
Fire alarms, Students, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
All settled in for the night and preparing to look spectacular the next morning? Fire alarms can be quite cruel as this 1968 photo proves.
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
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.
The Susquehanna Players
The Susquehanna Players
Viet Rock, Theatrical productions, Susquehanna Players, Benjamin Apple Theater, Bogar Hall, Susquehanna University.
In 1968, the Susquehanna Players began rehearsal for the protest play "Viet Rock" as shown in this image. The play was performed in the Benjamin Apple Theater in Bogar Hall in January 1969. The bold language and sexual references in the play made it a must-see event on campus.
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.