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
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".
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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.
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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.
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Sigma Alpha Iota
Music, Performances, Susquehanna University, Sigma Alpha Iota, Blee, Judith.
Sigma Alpha Iota was a national sorority for women studying in the field of music. This photo shows member Judith Blee in performance in 1961.
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Student Life
Frosh Stunt Night, Performances, Students, Susquehanna University
Frosh Stunt Night was held to help freshman students become better acquainted with one another. Freshman students would sing, dance and perform short skits. Here is a group performing a "stunt" based on the growing beatnik culture in 1960.
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