Susquehanna University - 1895 to 1939

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About This Collection

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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Charles Steele Science Hall
Charles Steele Science Hall
Buildings, Universities & Colleges, Susquehanna University, Steele Science Hall, Steele Hall
Charles Steele Science Hall.
Charles Steele Science Hall
Charles Steele Science Hall
Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Steele, Charles, Steele Science Hall, Steele Hall, Buildings
The Charles Steele Science Hall opened in 1913. The 1914 Lanthorn contained this description of the new building.
Prohibition League
Prohibition League
Prohibition, Susquehanna University, Prohibition League, Universities and colleges
The Prohibition League was a part of the national temperance movement.
Prohibition League
Prohibition League
Prohibition, Fraternities & sororities, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, Prohibition League
The Prohibition League was started in the late 1890s. It had a strong presence and was one of the largest leagues on campus long before the United States enacted Prohibition in 1920. It sponsored lectures to educate people on the League's movement to end the "liquor problem".
Young Women's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian associations, Parties, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) was organized in 1903. Its first President was Caroline R. Enders. Like the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) before them, the YWCA sponsored theme parties, dances and lectures. The theme in the photograph, taken in 1914, is the "Old Maids' Convention". In 1935 the YMCA and YWCA merged into the Student Christian Association.