Susquehanna University - 1895 to 1939

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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 1895 through 1939.
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Alumni Gymnasium Bathroom
Alumni Gymnasium Bathroom
Bathtubs & showers, Buildings, Susquehanna University, Universities and colleges
The Alumni Gymnasium was built in 1903. The basement held lockers and showers. Having showers that would not freeze you with ice cold water was a very pleasant and luxurious experience compared to the old ways of bathing as discussed in the 1905 Lanthorn short article "The Bath Room".
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Susquehanna University, Buildings, College presidents, Universities and colleges
A fact sheet on buildings, events, and Presidents of the University up to 1905.
Flag Scrap
Flag Scrap
Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Games, Pennants, Students
Freshmen ( Freshies) and Sophomore Flag Scraps started by having the sophomore or freshmen class tie their class color pennant to a tree or a flag pole in the middle of campus. Neither class wanted the other class's color pennant flying high, resulting in a scrap between the freshmen and the sophomores, both trying to remove the others' pennant. In the 1905 Lanthorn a short poem was written about the "scraps".
Ladies String Instrument Club
Ladies String Instrument Club
Student organizations, Music ensembles, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
As the University developed, new student organizations were often formed. One such organization was the Ladies String Instrument Club as shown in the 1905 Lanthorn.
Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball
Basketball players, Sports, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
The first recorded SU basketball game was in 1900.The first basketball team was formed in 1902.The earlier games were played on a stage at Town Hall. After the Alumni Gymnasium was built in 1903, the games were held there. This photo of the team was taken in the Alumni Gymnasium in 1905.
Summer School
Summer School
Susquehanna University, Summer school, Universities & colleges
Summer School at Susquehanna University was started in 1902. At the time it was considered a "modern development".