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1940 to 1949
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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
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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
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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
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Student Life
1945 ca.
Despite restrictions on student activities during the war, a social atmosphere was maintained on campus. This photo shows several student social events.
Students; Social Life; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1947 ca.
As sophomores, the Class of 1948 enjoyed their "hazing day" and "Sophomore Hop" and were determined to make the most of their upcoming junior year.
Students; Social life; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1947 ca.
The Class of 1947 had made the best of their college experience during their first two years at Susquehanna. Many activities had been marked by war. VE Day in 1944 and then the conclusion of the war in...
Students; Susquehanna University
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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
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Student Life
1946 ca.
Campus social activities had been curtailed during war time. This changed with war's end. Social programs returned to campus and were supervised and approved by the faculty social committee. The requirements...
Students; Dance parties; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1946 ca.
The Class of 1945 examined their time at Susquehanna University during a history-making era. In their yearbook's history page, the class recalled many memorable occasions and looked forward to starting...
Students; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1946 ca.
The first group to enroll at Susquehanna during war time, the junior class of 1946 described the many ways the war had colored their college experience. From the "Thirty Gallant Men" to the 35th College...
Students; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1947 ca.
The first class to enroll at Susquehanna during the war, the senior class of 1946 used their yearbook's history page to reflect on how the war impacted their college careers and to remember those classmates...
Students; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1948 ca.
The Class of 1947 experienced Susquehanna during both war and peace. Their early years were marked by the presence of military cadets and the cancellation of the sophomore dance due to war time restrictions....
Students; Reminiscing; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1948 ca.
The freshman class of 1946 was the largest freshman class in Susquehanna history to that point. Returning service men and the GI Bill helped to drive up the enrollment.
Students; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1949 ca.
During World War II, women outnumbered men at Susquehanna five to one. The end of the war and the institution of the G.I. Bill caused a boom in male enrollment that evened out by 1949. This photo shows...
Students; Men; Susquehanna University
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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
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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
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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
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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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Student Hand Book 1944-1945
1944 ca.
A 1944 greeting to incoming students from Susquehanna University's tenth president, G. Morris Smith, reflects the war's influence on nearly every aspect of campus life and business.
College presidents; Handbook; Smith, G. Morris; Susquehanna University
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Student Life
1945 ca.
As the country's involvement in the Second World War deepened, all colleges and universities were asked by the War Department to curtail the number of social activities held on their campuses. Susquehanna...
Students; Activities; World War, 1939-1945; Susquehanna University
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