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	Search results for: 25 item(s) for: 8        Image: Title: Date: Description: Subject: 1. University Library 1945 ca. Students were hard at work in the library in 1945. The librarian at this time was Audrey North. Libraries; North, Audrey; Buildings; Susquehanna University 2. Dorm Rooms 1945 ca. Life in the dormitory is an integral part of student life. These images are examples of women's dorm rooms in 1945. Dormitories; Susquehanna University 3. Women's Sports 1945 ca. With the help of the Women's Athletic Association, women's athletic programs at Susquehanna University progressed. Although field hockey was the most common sport, basketball, softball and archery were... Archery; Women; Sports; Susquehanna University 4. Women's Sports 1945 ca. The Women's Athletic Association sponsored women's intercollegiate athletic competitions. Intramural teams were formed and competed against other colleges. While field hockey was the first varsity team... Students; Sports; Women; Susquehanna University 5. Graduation 1945 ca. The loss of students due to World War II had caused the number of graduates to sink to just twenty-one in 1945. However, the University continued to graduate students. Here is a photo showing a 1940s graduating... Graduation ceremonies; Alumni & alumnae; Susquehanna University 6. Air Raid Drill Instructions 1943 ca. Susquehanna University was not isolated from the concerns of World War II. In 1943, the University implemented procedures to be followed in the event of an air raid. Here we see the instructions for a... Air raid drills; Safety; World War, 1939-1945; Susquehanna University 7. Deployment 1943-02-10 On February 10, 1943, Dean Galt sent a letter to those students that had been called to active duty. The letter details the students' choices in place of departure as well as date and times. Dean Galt... Correspondence; Galt, Russell; Susquehanna University 8. Selinsgrove Hall 1949 ca. In 1947 Selinsgrove Hall, the oldest building on campus, was damaged by fire and water. At the time the building housed both dormitory rooms and administrative offices. The initial cause of the fire was... Fires; Dormitories; Selinsgrove Hall; Susquehanna University 9. Dance Chaperones 1943-01-20 The Second World War did its part to subdue social life at Susquehanna. However, the University did its best to sustain student life on campus. This image shows a letter sent to chaperones of an upcoming... Correspondence; Dance parties; Fraternities & sororities; World War, 1939-1945; Susquehanna University 10. Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr. & Jr. 1949 ca. Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr. joined his son, head football coach, Stagg Jr. as assistant coach in 1947 and ushered in a post- World War II athletic revival effort at Susquehanna. The father and son duo helped... Coaches (Athletics); Football; Stagg, Amos Alonzo, Sr.; Stagg, Amos Alonzo, Jr.; Stagg family; Susquehanna University 11. Student Life 1949 ca. The 1948 junior class reflected on the many changes that came with war's end. Returning veterans had valuable lessons to teach and made a welcome addition to the classroom. Campus renovations, the "Stagg... Students; Susquehanna University 12. Student Life 1949 ca. The Latin Club, previously known as the Ciceroniani, was formed in 1947 and lead by Professor Meader. The object of the organization was to spark interest in the Latin language and culture. Students; Clubs; Susquehanna University 13. Day Students' Organization 1949 ca. The Day Students' Organization was created to give non-resident girls a place to relax, study, and experience a part of campus life. Students; Organizations; Day Students' Organization; Susquehanna University 14. Susquehanna University Band 1949 ca. The Susquehanna University Band had a somewhat erratic history. Conceived in 1917, the band fell in and out of Susquehanna history. Its membership changed over the years. Predominantly male at its beginning,... Bands; Students; Susquehanna University 15. Student Life 1949 ca. The postwar period at Susquehanna saw campus life return full swing. Dances, athletics and dating increased and this 1949 Lanthorn image offers a snapshot of life at Susquehanna at that time. Students; Social life; Susquehanna University 16. Student Life 1949 ca. By the end of the decade, student life had returned to what it had been in its pre-war days. Spirits were high as seen in this 1949 Lanthorn collage of photos. Students; Social life; Susquehanna University 17. Alumni Letter 1945-08-12 A letter from one of "30 Gallant Men" portrays his thoughts, feelings, and experiences of being away at war. It is from Howard Hugus, who is writing from Nausis, Germany, in 1945. Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945; 30 Gallant Men; Susquehanna University; Hugus, Howard 18. Alumni Letter 1945-08-28 Another letter from one of the "30 Gallant Men" describes his thoughts, feelings, and experiences of being away at war and how things will be back home after the war. This one is addressed to Ruth, written... Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945; 30 Gallant Men; Susquehanna University 19. Deployment 1943-01-25 In January 1942, President Smith received a telegram from the War Department that students enlisted in the Reserve Corps would be called to active duty at the end of the first semester term. Army Air Corps; World War, 1939-1945; Susquehanna University 20. Sophomore Hop 1942 ca. At the begining of the war era of World War II student life still seemed to remain the same. An example of this can be seen from the pages of the 1942 Lanthorn with the success of the sophomore hop. Students; Activities; Susquehanna University
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