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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Dorms
Dorms
Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
From the canister vacuum cleaner used to clean the shag carpet, to the decor of the room, this photograph is a great example of a 1970s dorm room at Susquehanna University. Hard at work is Nike (Dodd) Bolte '75. The photo was taken in 1973.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha, Bond and Key, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Lambda Chi Alpha brothers make a statement with their “change” of image. The oldest fraternity on campus began as the Bond and Key. Long gone seemed to be the quiet gentlemen in jackets and ties as motorcycles and kegs are the props used in this photo.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation Planning Committee, Students, Susquehanna University
Members of the student-run Orientation Planning Committee were always willing to help make life a little easier for incoming freshman. The committee didn’t stop at sponsoring dances and lectures; they also helped the freshmen move in to the dorms.
Staff
Staff
Employees, Office workers, Selinsgrove Hall, Susquehanna University
The 1973 secretarial staff posed in front of Selinsgrove Hall.
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
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.
WQSU
WQSU
WQSU, Radio stations, Phonographs, Sound recordings, Susquehanna University
Long before music downloads and computers, WQSU staff played 45s and LPs on turntables. Here is a glimpse of the station in 1973.