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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Admission
Admission
Students, Susquehanna University, Universities and colleges--Admission
In 1960, the Susquehanna University student body numbered 652 and by 1968 it had reached 1,186. Shown here is a 1960 admissions brochure highlighting the University's scenic campus as well as its many programs and activities.
Archery Club
Archery Club
Archery, Organizations, Students, Sports, Susquehanna University, Weiss, P., Miller, L., Moritz, N., Milligan, S., Shaw, L., Clukey, M., Ritter, D., Estep, L., Lichty, M., Hackman, D., Iverson, G., Byrnes, A.
This image shows the first members of the Archery Club. Established in May 1965, the members learned the basic forms and techniques involved in the sport.
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 Frog Pond
Campus Frog Pond
Frog pond, Lakes & ponds, Susquehanna University.
Originally square in shape, the frog pond in front of Steele Hall was rebuilt and rounded in 1936 by a group of area chiropractors as a thank you to the University for designing a course specifically for them. Students are seen admiring that long-ago handy piece of work in this 1967 image. While the pond remains, the fence has since been removed.
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.
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.
Faylor Lecture Hall
Faylor Lecture Hall
Lecture halls, Faylor Lecture hall, Fisher Science Hall, Susquehanna University.
By the 1960s, Steele Science Hall had become technologically dated and was no longer able to hold all of the students taking science courses. Groundbreaking for the University's new science building took place in 1962. Built at a cost of $1,100,000, Fisher Science Hall was dedicated in 1964. This 1965 image shows Faylor Lecture Hall in the new building.
Fire Drill
Fire Drill
Fire drill, Dormitories, Seibert Hall, Susquehanna University
A fire drill, held in Seibert Hall, catches students off guard.
Food Service
Food Service
Cafeterias, Students, Susquehanna University.
Prior to the 1960s, students dining on campus enjoyed a sit-down-and-be-served atmosphere at meals. The 1960s saw an increase in the student enrollment and a cafeteria style dining service was implemented. Shown here are students using the campus dining service in 1961.
Football Player Steve Freeh
Football Player Steve Freeh
Freeh, Steve, Football, Football players, Susquehanna University
Shown here is Crusader Steve Freeh. Having lost an arm to cancer as a young boy, Freeh continued to play football. In 1969, Freeh won a game for the Crusaders with a last minute field goal against a nationally ranked Westminster team. Freeh's career at Susquehanna spanned 1967 to 1970.
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.
Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation
Freshman orientation, Students, Susquehanna University
During freshmen orientation, new students wearing their dinks and "frosh" pins, examine the activities scheduled for that day. Notice first on the board is a 9:00 a.m. hygiene test.
Freshmen Orientation
Freshmen Orientation
Freshman orientation, International students, Lewis, William, Susquehanna University
Sophomore (and Susquehanna University Board member) William Lewis, introduces students from Greece, South India, and France to Susquehanna University's traditions during freshman orientation. Notice the "dinks" (beanie caps) worn at the time.
Freshmen Tug of War
Freshmen Tug of War
Tug of war, Homecomings, Games, Susquehanna University
This 1968 photo shows freshmen students after the freshman/sophomore tug-of-war at Homecoming. The tug-of-war contest evolved from the earlier "tie-up" contest, an event in which, in a specified amount of time, freshmen and sophomores tied hand-to-foot as many members of the other class as possible and then carried them to a pen.
Health Center
Health Center
Health care facilities, Benzenberg, Henry, Susquehanna University, College students--Mental health
The colonial style house of Dr. Henry Benzenberg became home to the University's Student Health Center in 1960. Prior to that, the Center was located in Seibert Hall. Its location would change again in the 1980s when it was moved to a cottage on University Avenue. This image shows the Student Health Center at its 300 University Avenue location.
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.
Kappa Delta
Kappa Delta
Fraternities & sororities, Kappa Delta, Susquehanna University
Shown here are sisters from the social sorority Kappa Delta. Their motto was "let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest."