1917 May Queen

Title

1917 May Queen

Description

A photograph the the May Queen of 1917, Alvena Howard. The May Day celebration tradition at Pacific University began in 1914, and would continue for over 50 years. A student would be crowned 'Queen of the May'. The event would often include a double-line procession from the Carnegie Library to the west side of Marsh Hall. A luncheon, singing, athletic competitions and other activities would be enjoyed by students and members of the Forest Grove community. A maypole would be erected and young ladies dressed in white would wind ribbon around it. This picture appears in an album that was compiled by Greta McIntyre Sheeley, a 1920 Pacific University graduate.

Is Part Of

Greta McIntyre Sheeley Photograph Album (MS.28)

Subject

Pacific University
Student activities
Students--Oregon

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon, United States

Identifier

PUA_MS28_121

Rights

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Source

Pacific University Archives

Type

Still Image