Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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DR. E. EDWIN SHELDON The faculty and student body of Susquehanna Uni- versity mourn the passing of a f amihar and loved figure on campus, Doctor E. Edwin Sheldon. Dr. Sheldon joined the faculty of Susquehanna Uni- versity in 1903 when the Conservatory of Music was just beginning its existence. He remained as the only Conser- vatory instructor until 1910, when he became associated with Lebanon Valley College. Returning to Susquehanna in 1920, Dr. Sheldon took over the administration of the growing Conservatory, and remained active in Conserva- tory affairs until the time of his death. It can truly be said that Susquehanna ' s Conservatory of Music has become a recognized center of musical edu- cation through the work of Dr. Sheldon. He is also the author of Susquehanna ' s Alma Mater. Dr. Sheldon will long be an inspiration to students of Susquehanna University in bringing music to everyone. 18

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RUSSELL GALT Dean of the College A.B., Muskingum College 1919; A.M. 1920 and Ph.D. 193 6, Columbia Univer- sity; School of Oriental Studies, Cairo, Egypt, 1920-22. HAZEL R. BEATTY Dean of Woinen Oberlin College; Edinboro State Teachers College 1925; University of Pittsburgh 1938; A.B., University of Michigan, Uni- versity of Wisconsin, University of Pitts- burgh. w.f- 17

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Fire In Selinsgrove Hall On the evening of November 3, 1947, the students of Susquehanna University were startled by the cry of Fire in Selinsgrove Hall! Running across the campus, they could see the flames from the blazing roof and third floor. Residents of the dormitory were already clearing personal belongings out of their rooms, while others ran with them through the rain to Gustavus Adolphus Hall across the campus. In an amazingly short time, the students, working together calmly and effi- ciently, had completely cleared out the dormitory floors, and the first floor which contained the administration offices of the college. Fire companies from surrounding towns succeeded in putting out the blaze before the entire building was ruined, but water damage proved more serious than fire damage. Reconstruction of the building was begun immediately after debris had been cleared away. Selinsgrove Hall, the oldest building on the campus, was formerly the nucleus of the Missionary Institute. 19