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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May Day
May Day
May Day exercises, May queens, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
May Day started at Susquehanna University in 1921. It featured dancing, singing, pageants, and crowning of the Queen. This 1923 photo shows the May Queen and her Court with participants in the May Day activities.
May Day
May Day
May Day exercises, May queens, Celebrations, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
The May Day celebration started at Susquehanna University in 1921. It featured dancing, singing, pageants and crowning of the May Day Queen. Many years later, in 1976, both men and women were elected to be on the May Day Court.
May Day
May Day
May Day exercises, May queens, Students, Universities & colleges, Susquehanna University
May Day started at Susquehanna University in 1921. It featured dancing, singing, pageants, and crowning of the Queen. This 1934 photo shows the May Queen and her Court with participants in the May Day activities. Throughout the 1930s, the May Day celebrations continued to be very elaborate affairs.
May Queen
May Queen
May Day, May queens, Students, Susquehanna University
May Day festivities featured dancing, singing, pageants, and crowning of the Queen. This photo shows May Queen Mary LaHaza in 1933.
May Queen
May Queen
May Day, May queens, Students, Susquehanna University
Josephine Pifer was chosen as May Queen in 1934.