Susquehanna University - 1970 to 1979

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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 1970 through 1979.
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Staff
Staff
Cycling, Lindsley, Clyde, Adams, Stephen, Susquehanna University
Double the power, double the fun? Campus Center Director Clyde Lindsley and Assistant Director Stephen Adams ride in tandem in front of the Campus Center.
Staff
Staff
Snoopy, Smiley faces, Employees, French, Doris, McCormick, Edward, Susquehanna Univeristy, Icons
Two of the more famous icons of the 1970s are seen in this photo of Dean of Men Edward McCormick and Coordinator of Residence Affairs Doris French. Snoopy and the smiley face are still popular today, even if they have changed ever so slightly over the years.
Staff
Staff
Employees, Office workers, Selinsgrove Hall, Susquehanna University
The 1973 secretarial staff posed in front of Selinsgrove Hall.
Streaking
Streaking
Streaking, Student pranks, Practical jokes, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna was not immune to streakers during the 1970s. This 1974 photo shows 2 students from Hassinger Hall streaking through the center of campus.
Student Life
Student Life
Correspondence, Susquehanna University
Messages from home or friends far away came through the postal service.
Student Life
Student Life
Buese, Mark, Students, Studying, Pest control, Susquehanna University
Student Mark Buese extracts pesticides from a water sample for analysis.
Student Life
Student Life
Susquehanna University Young Democrats, McGovern, George, Presidential elections, Susquehanna University
Your vote counts, well, this might be a poor example. Susquehanna University Young Democrats showed their support for their party’s nominee, George McGovern. Members of the group are shown here hanging campaign signs around campus. Unfortunately for McGovern, the support of the Young Democrats wasn’t enough to put him in the White House. He lost the 1972 Presidential election to Richard M. Nixon.
Student Life
Student Life
Laundry, Students, Susquehanna University
Some things never change. Students still have to wash their laundry.
Student Life
Student Life
Studying, Students, Blough-Weis Library, Susquehanna University
Testing the theory of osmosis? This student needed a study break while at the library.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Clothing and dress, Susquehanna University
The 1970s became a period of change for Susquehanna. Academic programs were revised and allowed students to focus more on their individual interests. Campus life became less structured and more spontaneous and flexible.
Student Life
Student Life
Dormitories, Students, Stuffed animals (Toys), Susquehanna University
Times may change, but some things stay the same. Comfort can always be found with a stuffed friend from home.
Student Life
Student Life
Telephone booths, Telephones, Susquehanna University
Students called home on rotary phones. Yes, dialing 0 would actually connect you to an operator.
Student Life
Student Life
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Performances, Susquehanna University
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performed at Susquehanna University in the fall of 1973. The band was most famous for its cover version of “Mr. Bojangles” and has been performing with various members since its inception in 1966.
Student Life
Student Life
Vietnam War, Student movements, Protest posters, Susquehanna University
Students at Susquehanna University are always encouraged to be aware of the world around them. This protest from 1970 speaks for itself.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Clothing and dress, Susquehanna University
This group represents spring in Central Pennsylvania. The weather is chilly enough to wear a turtleneck and sweater in the morning and warm enough to wear sandals by afternoon.
Student Life
Student Life
Studying, Microscopes, Students, Susquehanna University
Two students make use of microscopes in this 1975 Lanthorn photo. On the left is Mitchell D. Storey, with Mark P. Cook on the right. Thanks to Gwen Barclay '75 for identifying the students.
Student Life
Student Life
Student lounges, Susquehanna University
This couple takes advantage of quiet time in the student lounge.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Studying, Cycling, Susquehanna University
Sometimes the quietest place is out in the open. This student takes a few minutes of open air quiet to review his notes.
Student Life
Student Life
Clothing and dress, Students, Susquehanna University
This photo is an example of student fashions in the early 1970s.
Student Meets President Ford
Student Meets President Ford
DuVal, Margy, Ford, Gerald, Association of Women Students, Susquehanna University
Margy DuVal,’76, second from the right, became national president of the International Association of Women Students for the 1975-76 academic year. She is seen here speaking with President Gerald Ford during the United Nations Commission on Women’s International Women’s Year in 1975. DuVal also testified before Congress during her stay at the Nation’s capitol.