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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The Doors Concert
The Doors Concert
Critics, Criticism, Concerts, The Doors, Bands, Susquehanna University
"The Doors" would become one of the world's most influential rock bands but to one Crusader reporter the band offered "no real entertainment" and the "whole show should have been a required abnormal psychology exhibition." More of this scathing review can be read in this Crusader article.
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".
The Doors Concert
The Doors Concert
The Doors, Concerts, Bands, Prices, Susquehanna University., Invoices
The rock band "The Doors" perfomed during Homecoming weekend in 1967. Tickets were sold for $2.95-$3.95 each and 1,246 people attended the event. The band was paid just $5,000 and, after all related fees were paid, the Student Government Association saw a net profit of $57.34.
The Doors Concert
The Doors Concert
Concerts, The Doors, Performances, Bands, Susquehanna University.
This 1967 article in The Crusader explains the band change for that year's Homecoming. After "The Young Rascals" cancelled, "The Doors" became the most economical choice for the Student Government Association as most other big name bands charged $6,000-$7,500 to appear, a mere pittance by today's standards.
Musical Performances
Musical Performances
Music, The Association, Performances, Bands, Fliers (Printed matter), Concert posters, Susquehanna University
In an effort to react more effectively to student concerns, the Student Government Association wrote a new constitution and approved it with a campus wide vote in 1967. The Student Senate organized agencies charged with specific tasks. One agency was responsible for big name entertainment. "The Association," known for their hit "Along Comes Mary," performed for students in April 1967. The band would go on to open the Monterey Pop Festival in June of that year.
Student Life
Student Life
Lovin' Spoonful, Bands, Concerts, Susquehanna University.
On May 10, 1968, the Lovin' Spoonful joined the ranks of other popular bands, such as the Doors, to perform for Susquehanna students. The band was known for such hits as "Do You Believe in Magic?" and "Summer in the City." In 2000, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Student Life
Student Life
Contracts, Concerts, Bands, Sebastian, John, Susquehanna University., Lovin' Spoonful
As noted in an earlier image, the Lovin' Spoonful band performed for Susquehanna University students in 1968. Shortly after this performance, the group's lead singer, John Sebastian, left the group to pursue a solo career. He would go on to have a hit with the theme song to the television show Welcome Back, Kotter. Shown in this image is the contract for the SU concert signed by John Sebastian.