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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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.
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Football Player Steve Freeh
Freeh, Steve, Football, Football players, Susquehanna University
Shown here is Crusader Steve Freeh. Having lost an arm to cancer as a young boy, Freeh continued to play football. In 1969, Freeh won a game for the Crusaders with a last minute field goal against a nationally ranked Westminster team. Freeh's career at Susquehanna spanned 1967 to 1970.
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Forensic Society
Student organizations, Forensic Society, Augustine, L., Mason, G., Billman, J., Claycomb, A., Clapper, S., Marzano, L., Herrington, A., Jones, B., Lazarow, V., Hamor, N., Donmoyer, R., Poinsett, R., Shipman, S., Main, R., Gill, W., Grubb, D., Schmidt, J., Sheely, J., Susquehanna University.
Organized in 1964, the Forensic Society inspired great debate. The group participated in debates in six states, winning the sweepstakes trophy at Elizabethtown College in 1965 and 1966 and appearing in a televised debate with Cornell University. Shown in these images are the Society's 1967 officers and membership.
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Fraternities
Fraternities & sororities, Dinner parties, Lambda Chi Alpha, Susquehanna University
Fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha, known as Bond and Key until 1956, holds a formal dinner in this 1960 image.
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Fraternities
Fraternities & sororities, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Mu Delta, Theta Chi, Susquehanna University
The spirit of brotherhood is reflected in these candid 1960 fraternity snapshots. At the time, the fraternities of Susquehanna University were Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Mu Delta and Theta Chi.
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Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternities & sororities, Students, Susquehanna University
Greek life was very active at Susquehanna during the 1960s. Fraternities and sororities helped students form close friendships while maintaining their group's long standing traditions. Initially founded as social organizations, fraternities and sororities developed service programs in order to give back to the community.
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Freshman Orientation
Freshman orientation, Students, Susquehanna University
During freshmen orientation, new students wearing their dinks and "frosh" pins, examine the activities scheduled for that day. Notice first on the board is a 9:00 a.m. hygiene test.
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Freshmen
Dance parties, Freshman Frolic, Susquehanna University.
The 1960 leap year Freshman Frolic was declared a success by The Crusader, the student newspaper. Hosted by the freshman class, the dance featured humorous entertainment with birch beer and pretzels for refreshments.
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Freshmen Orientation
Freshman orientation, International students, Lewis, William, Susquehanna University
Sophomore (and Susquehanna University Board member) William Lewis, introduces students from Greece, South India, and France to Susquehanna University's traditions during freshman orientation. Notice the "dinks" (beanie caps) worn at the time.
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Freshmen Tug of War
Tug of war, Homecomings, Games, Susquehanna University
This 1968 photo shows freshmen students after the freshman/sophomore tug-of-war at Homecoming. The tug-of-war contest evolved from the earlier "tie-up" contest, an event in which, in a specified amount of time, freshmen and sophomores tied hand-to-foot as many members of the other class as possible and then carried them to a pen.
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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.
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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.
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Guns and Firearms
Firearms control, Rifles, Hunting, Susquehanna University., Firearms
In a policy that would be considered surprising by today's standards, Susquehanna students were permitted to have hunting rifles on campus in 1968. The rifles were used for the purpose of hunting wild game. For a $1.00 fee, a rifle could be registered and held at the Student Personnel Office. The owner could check out the gun to hunt. Failure to register a rifle resulted in a $10.00 fine. Failure to return the weapon directly after hunting held a $5.00 fine. The entire gun policy is outlined in this image from the 1968-1969 Student Handbook.
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Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Buildings, Construction, Susquehanna University, Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Originally erected in 1894, Gustavus Adolphus Hall was destroyed by fire in 1964. Desperately in need of a new student union, the University began construction on a new student center which was completed in 1968.
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Health Center
Health care facilities, Benzenberg, Henry, Susquehanna University, College students--Mental health
The colonial style house of Dr. Henry Benzenberg became home to the University's Student Health Center in 1960. Prior to that, the Center was located in Seibert Hall. Its location would change again in the 1980s when it was moved to a cottage on University Avenue. This image shows the Student Health Center at its 300 University Avenue location.
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Health Center
Health care facilities, Susquehanna University
This image shows the examination room of the University's Student Health Center as it appeared in 1960.
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Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall, Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, Susquehanna University
Students share the Christmas spirit while trimming the tree in the lobby of Heilman Hall in this 1960 photo.
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Heilman Hall
Heilman Hall, Studying, Susquehanna University, Spangler, Mary Heilman, Heilman, John, Heilman, Stephen
Heilman Hall, the University's music building was constructed in 1958 and named in recognition of Mary Heilman Spangler, who had donated a large sum to the project to honor her father John and brother Stephen. This 1960 image shows students putting the Heilman Hall study room to good use.
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Homecoming
Homecomings, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Susquehanna University.
Homecoming has been a great celebration at Susquehanna since 1922. Themed floats have played an entertaining role in Homecoming parades as fraternities and sororities often tried to out do each other in order to take home the trophy for the best float. These 1967 snapshots are just a few examples of the impressive floats Susquehanna has seen in its Homecoming History.
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Homecoming
Homecomings, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Football, Susquehanna University.
Susquehanna began cheering on its football team with October 21, 1922's "Alumni Day," the University's original Homecoming. Celebrations have continued over the years and traditional Homecoming activities include the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, dances, parades with elaborate floats and of course, the traditional football showdown. These images from the 1967 Lanthorn show students enjoying various Homecoming activities.
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