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.
Garrett Resigns as Head Football Coach
Garrett Resigns as Head Football Coach
Football, Football players, Susquehanna University, Garrett, James W., Coaches (Athletics)
In November 1965, Susquehanna University Athletic Director and head football coach Jim Garrett resigned after a situation at a football game against Lycoming College. His coaching staff also resigned out of loyalty to Garrett. Already committed to playing two remaining games, the team was coached by President Weber and Assistant Professor of Education, Donald Wissinger.
Gladys Harrington
Gladys Harrington
Public speaking, CORE, Discrimination, Susquehanna University, Harrington, Gladys.
In 1961, the Social Studies Division at Susquehanna sponsored a lecture by Gladys Harrington. Harrington was a representative of the Congress of Racial Equality, or CORE, a civil rights organization. She discussed the work of CORE and the sit-in demonstrations the group sponsored in an effort to abolish racial discrimination.
Horton Dining Hall
Horton Dining Hall
Dress codes, Student movements, Cafeterias, Susquehanna University, Horton Dining Hall
Times were changing in the 1960s and SU students began questioning the purpose and value of "outdated" regulations. Dressing for dinner had been a long standing rule at Susquehanna, established at a time when dinner was an individually-served affair. With dinner now served cafeteria-style, students requested that a modified dress code be given a chance to succeed.
Permission Sign-Out Form Protest
Permission Sign-Out Form Protest
Permission Sign-out, Student movements, Moriarty, Kathllen, Dormitories, Women's rights, Susquehanna University
When a female student wanted to leave the campus before 7:00 am or after 7:30pm, a sign out sheet had to be completed. The student had to provide her destination and the time she intended to return. If the student found that she was going to be late, she was required to call the head resident. If she was more then 15 minutes late, the student would have to appear in front of the Women's Judiciary Board. These rules did not apply to the male students. In protest of the rules, student Kathleen Moriarty refused to sign either in or out. She also circulated a petition asking women students for their support in abolishing the sign-out procedures as she considered them to be a blatant double standard.
Shakespeare Festival
Shakespeare Festival
Actors, Twelfth Night, Shakespeare, Susquehanna University, Kleinsorg, Axel, Pignatore, John, Snyder, Joseph, Perfilio, Joseph, Grude, Christian, Theatrical productions, Susquehanna Players
Susquehanna University held its 14th Annual Shakesperean Festival in the spring of 1963. The Susquehanna Players, a group formed under the direction of Professor Axel Kleinsorg, presented the festival. Shown are several of the actors preparing for their roles in Twelfth Night by growing beards. The group is sporting a look quite similar to the popular beatniks.
Student Life
Student Life
Homesickness, Students, Stuffed animals (Toys), Susquehanna University, Hassinger Hall.
Items from home helped to soften the ache of homesickness for students experiencing their first time away from home and family. The most popular item was the stuffed pet. This 1963 Crusader article is a laundry list of pets that have found a new home with their owners in Hassinger Hall.
Student Protest
Student Protest
Student movements, Vietnam War, Susquehanna University
In the Spring of 1969, Sunbury held a "Loyalty Day" parade sponsored by the local VFW. Thirty to forty Susquehanna University students attended the parade with the intent of holding a sort of counter demonstration. The students felt that an individual's loyalty to their country should not blind them to what they see as the faults of their nation. Once there, students were greeted by police, fire engines with high pressure hoses directed at them , and onlookers yelling bitter profanity. The incident is described in this Crusader article.
Traditions
Traditions
Newspapers, Etiquette, Susquehanna University
This 1960 Crusader article reminds students of the Susquehanna tradition of courtesy and respect towards faculty, staff and fellow students, particularly seniors.
University Chaplain
University Chaplain
Chaplains, Susquehanna University, Gibson, Allan R.
Reverend Allan R. Gibson of Rochester, New York was called upon to be the first full time chaplain at Susquehanna University. He arrived on campus in the fall of 1963 as was announced in this Crusader article.
Vietnam
Vietnam
Opinions, Vietnam War, Susquehanna University, Finnegan, Susan.
The United States' role in the Vietnam War escalated in the 1960s. Deployment of combat troops began in 1965 and by 1968 the war had reached its peak. The war impacted America's counter-culture youth and the country was divided in its opinions on involvement. Susan Finnegan's opinion piece reflects her pro-involvement stance in 1965.
WQSU Radio Station
WQSU Radio Station
WQSU, Radio Association, Radio stations, Susquehanna University, Herb, J., Spitzer, Clyde.
The Radio Association was formed in 1965 under the direction of physics instructor James Herb. Clyde Spitzer, a member of the class of 1938 and an executive with Triangle Publications of Philadelphia, arranged to have the equipment for the station donated through his company. WQSU began to broadcast across the Susquehanna Valley in 1967. The station's original location was in a house near Seibert Hall.