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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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.
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.
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.
Radio Club
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.
Student Life
Student Life
Dance parties, Students, Susquehanna University.
Summer 1967 was widely known as the "Summer of Love" and the hippie counter-culture was prominent in the public consciousness. Susquehanna University's campus was not beyond the reach of this new cultural turn. This image from that year shows a sign of the times as students enjoy a Greek sponsored "psychedelic" party.
Student Life
Student Life
Sports, Sports spectators, Tennis, Susquehanna University.
Students and spectators enjoy a tennis match in this 1965 image.
Student Life
Student Life
Socializing, Students, Susquehanna University.
Students take the time to socialize with each other while waiting in line in 1966. Note the cars in the parking lot, particularly the Volkswagen van, a symbol of the1960s counter-culture era. Peace and love, man!
Student Life
Student Life
Telephones, Telephone booths, Students, Susquehanna University.
Catching up with friends and family is important for students living away from home. Before the advent of cell phones, students relied on land line phones. Unthinkable! This 1966 photograph shows a student staying comfortable while keeping in touch.
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
Sound recordings, Phonographs, Entertainment, Susquehanna University.
Before the advent of CDs, iPods, and Mp3 players, students enjoyed their favorite tunes by "spinning" vinyl records on their turntables as shown in this 1968 photo.
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.
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.
William "Bill" Lewis Jr.
William "Bill" Lewis Jr.
Lewis, William Jr., Football players, Susquehanna University.
In 1968 William "Bill" Lewis Jr., a Political Science major, was the first African American to graduate from Susquehanna University. He would later return to the University in 1986, to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. He remains on the board as of 2009. During his time at Susquehanna, he was involved in many activities. These wide-ranging activities included intramurals, Football, Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Student Counselor, Student Senate, JIFC President, Assistant Head Resident, Leadership Conference, Honor Code Committee, Constitution Revision Committee and Sophomore Tribunal Co-Chairman.