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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Smokers
Smokers
Smoking, Susquehanna Valley Tuberculosis and Health Society, Susquehanna University
The Susquehanna Valley Tuberculosis and Health Society encouraged nonsmokers to let smokers know they did mind if others smoked near them. Recent studies were given as encouragement for students to think of their health.
Soccer
Soccer
Soccer, Sports, Susquehanna University
Crusader soccer had a 9 game winning streak during the 1972 season.
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
Students, Teachers, Studying, Susquehanna University
One of the best cures for spring fever, suffered by students and professors alike, is taking the opportunity to hold class outside.
Student Life
Student Life
Penalties, Susquehanna University, Marijuana
Susquehanna University was not immune to the use of marijuana and other narcotics. This article in the Crusader reminds students of the penalties of being caught and arrested with marijuana.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Card games, Blough-Weis Library, Susquehanna University
Students take advantage of a beautiful spring day by playing cards in the courtyard in front of the library.
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
Students, Heilman Hall, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University
Students enjoy a walk across campus in this 1975 image. The buildings shown in the photo are Heilman Hall to the left and Degenstein Campus Center in the background.
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
Bicycles & tricycles, Cycling, Susquehanna University
Bicycling has always been a popular form of transportation around campus.
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.