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