May Day Queen with her Escort
Title
May Day Queen with her Escort
Description
A photograph of a Pacific University May Day Queen with her escort. 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 photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
Is Part Of
Edith Hansen McGill Photograph Album (MS.49)
Subject
Student activities
Students--Oregon
Place
Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
Identifier
PUA_MS49_464
Rights
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Source
Pacific University Archives
Type
Still Image