Pacific University Students Greta McIntyre Sheeley and Irene Belbry Dressed Up for May Day Celebration
Title
Pacific University Students Greta McIntyre Sheeley and Irene Belbry Dressed Up for May Day Celebration
Description
A photograph of two Pacific University students dressed up for the May Day Celebration in May, 1918. The caption with the photograph identifies the students as Greta McIntyre Sheeley and Irene Belbry. Greta McIntyre Sheeley is dressed in men's clothing and Belbry is dressed as a nurse. 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
Crossdressing
Place
Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
Identifier
PUA_MS28_141
Rights
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Source
Pacific University Archives
Type
Still Image