Susquehanna University - 1895 to 1939

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  • Date = 1919

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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Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi
Fraternities & sororities, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Delta, Susquehanna University
Kappa Delta Pi was established in 1916. This photograph of the sorority is from the 1919 Lanthorn. In 1950, Kappa Delta Pi joined Kappa Delta.
Susquehanna University Soldiers
Susquehanna University Soldiers
Susquehanna Ambulance Unit 574, Kirk, George, Students, Universities & colleges, War, World War 1914-1918, Susquehanna University, Military training
In 1917, the United States declared war on Germany. This photo from the 1919 Lanthorn shows students doing military drills which became mandatory for all male students. Susquehanna Ambulance Unit 574 Captain George Kirk, shown in the photo, was also Susquehanna University's captain-elect of the football team before joining the Ambulance Unit.
Susquehanna University Soldiers
Susquehanna University Soldiers
Soldiers, Military service, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University, War, World War 1914-1918
In 1917 the United States declared war on Germany. As a result, Susquehanna University saw a decline in its male student population. Pictured are some of the male student soldiers who were in the military.
Susquehanna University WWI Soldiers
Susquehanna University WWI Soldiers
Students, Soldiers, World War 1914-1918, Susquehanna University, Dedications
The class of 1919 honored "Our Boys at the Front" in the Lanthorn.
University Soldiers are Missed
University Soldiers are Missed
Students, World War 1914-1918, Susquehanna University, Student organizations
After the United States entered World War I, Susquehanna University saw a resulting decline in its male student population. The editors of the Lanthorn mentioned this decline in their greetings.