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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Chapel Protest
Chapel Protest
Susquehanna University, Chapels, Student movements
Mandatory daily chapel service came under fire by students who did not feel that the University had clearly defined the link between education and religion. A chapel protest ensued. Not all students objected to the chapel requirement, however, and these students chose to express their feelings on the value system that defined the University with a counter-protest held at the hockey field on April 19, 1966.
The Doors Concert
The Doors Concert
Music, The Doors, Performances, Bands, Fliers (Printed matter), Susquehanna University., Concert posters
The success of "The Association" concert in the spring of 1967 led the Student Government Association to decide that big name band concerts should replace the traditional Homecoming dances. The rock and soul group "The Young Rascals" was scheduled for Homecoming 1967 but the chance to participate in a European tour left the band unable to fulfill its contract. Instead, students would just have to settle for a rock band known as "The Doors".
Focus Literary Magazine
Focus Literary Magazine
Focus magazine, Corson, Nancy, Students, Student works, Susquehanna University., Fliers (Printed matter)
Created in 1964 as a way to showcase the artistic and literary talents of students, Focus magazine was first edited by English Literature major Nancy Corson. Focus did its best to attract developing talent and this 1967 flier advertising a meeting of the literary magazine displays some of the art popular with the 1960s counter-culture movement.
Student Protest
Student Protest
Susquehanna University., Student movements
The 1960s saw "free thinking" make a foothold in American culture and most certainly campus life. Struggling to find their place in the world, students were choosing to be defined by their own generation's values and not by the standards of the previous generations. This 1966 flyer details student grievances with the administration and the desire to have the freedom to question.
The Susquehanna Players
The Susquehanna Players
Viet Rock, Susquehanna Players, Schanke, Robert, Weber, Gustave, Susquehanna University., Student movements
In January of 1969, under the guidance of Professor Robert Schanke, "The Susquehanna Players", performed the protest play "Viet Rock" in the Benjamin Apple Theater in Bogar Hall. The bold language and sexual references of the play made it a "happening" event on campus. Although University President Gustave Weber didn't object to the play being presented on campus, he did object to the request to have Susquehanna University sponsor a tour of the production. Students responsed to this by holding a demonstration, as shown in this protest announcement. Later, permission was given to a touring production of "Viet Rock", but not as an official function of Susquehanna University.