Pacific University May Day Collection 1914-1959

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Pacific University May Day Collection 1914-1959

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May Day, a festival in honor of spring, was held annually on the Pacific University campus from 1914-1966. This collection includes a variety of related printed and handwritten materials, including pageant reports, scripts, proclamations, programs, invitations and news clippings.

0.25 cubic feet; 1 box

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Pacific University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6378973

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