An attendee of Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1966 purchasing anthurium flowers. Leis, which were likely also for sale, are visible in the background. The Haumana O Hawai'i Club, which hosted the event, organized air shipments of fresh flowers, fruit, and other goods from Hawaii to sell at vendor tables during the event.
Pacific University students in formal clothes for a dance in 1966. They appear to be standing in Washburne Hall. Notably, the photograph includes students of multiple races standing together, including African American, Asian and white students.
Four female Pacific University students performing a dance with ipu gourds at the university's annual Lu'au in 1967. The event's "Royal Court" sits behind them on the stage. Note: the original slide is stamped with a printing date of October 1968, but the image appears to have been made in April 1967.
Dancers perform for the "Royal Court" on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1967. The event, which was hosted by the Haumana O Hawai'i club, featured the presentation of a "King" and "Queen" with attendants. In this image, six female dancers wearing green perform at the front of the stage. In the background: the backdrop depicts Diamond Head as seen from Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The King, wears a red and yellow cape, was Don Aina (Class of 1973). The Queen, wearing a white dress, was Sheila Manus (Class of 1967). Two male students stand behind them, carrying red and yellow standards, which were meant to represent kāhili, the traditional feathered symbols of Hawaiian royalty. Female students sitting on either side of them were "princesses representing the eight major islands in the Hawaiian chain, come to honor the King and Queen." (The Index, Apr. 11, 1966, p. 1)
Four male Pacific University students performing on stage in Hawaiian-style regalia in October, 1967. A note on the back of the slide identifies this event as having occurred at a "Frosh Dance" on campus. The performance was likely organized by the student club, Haumana O Hawai'i.
The "Royal Court" on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1967. The event, which was hosted by the Haumana O Hawai'i club, featured the presentation of a "King" and "Queen" with attendants. The stage backdrop depicts Diamond Head as seen from Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The King was Don Aina (Class of 1973). He wears a red and yellow cape, meant to represent the ʻahu ʻula, or traditional feathered cloak of Hawaiian royalty. The Queen, wearing a white dress, was Sheila Manus (Class of 1967). Two male students stand behind them, carrying red and yellow standards, which were meant to represent kāhili, the traditional feathered symbols of Hawaiian royalty. Female students standing on either side of them were "princesses representing the eight major islands in the Hawaiian chain, come to honor the King and Queen." (The Index, Apr. 11, 1966, p. 1)
A male performer at a microphone, standing in front of a group of Pacific University students and parents, who are performing a Maori-style dance in October, 1967. A note on the back of a matching slide identifies this event as having occurred at a "Frosh Dance" on campus. The dancers are wearing piupiu skirts. The performance was likely organized by the students' Hawaiian Club, Haumana O Hawai'i.
Female Pacific University students and parents performing a Maori-style dance in October, 1967. A note on the back of a matching slide identifies this event as having occurred at a "Frosh Dance" on campus. The performance was likely organized by the students' Hawaiian Club, Haumana O Hawai'i.
The actor Karl Malden and several other guests at the annual Lu'au at Pacific University. They are standing by the north windows of Washburne Hall, with Clark Hall in the background. Malden served as a visiting professor at Pacific University in 1966-67. Note: The original slide is stamped with the processing date "Mar 1970," but because Lu'au always occurred in April, this was likely a reprint of an earlier negative from April 1967.
Members of Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i club gathered around a piano, singing while one student plays. This was taken in December 1968, probably at a Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) holiday event; they may be singing Christmas carols.
A view of the audience in attendance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Many of those present were students; others include the families of the Lu'au performers, university staff and local community members. Much of the audience is dressed for the occasion in colorful aloha shirts, muumuus, and leis. The remains of the kalua pig dinner that was served at each Lu'au are on the tables. This photograph was taken in Washburne Hall.
A wide view of the audience in attendance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Many of those present were students; others include the families of the Lu'au performers, university staff and local community members. Much of the audience is dressed for the occasion in colorful aloha shirts, muumuus, and leis. The remains of the kalua pig dinner that was served at each Lu'au are on the tables. This photograph was taken in Washburne Hall. The image is somewhat overexposed by the flash from the camera.
A wide view of the audience in attendance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Many of those present were students; others include the families of the Lu'au performers, university staff and local community members. Much of the audience is dressed for the occasion in colorful aloha shirts, muumuus, and leis. The remains of the kalua pig dinner that was served at each Lu'au are on the tables. This photograph was taken in Washburne Hall.
A male and female dancer performing a Tinikling dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Tinikling (or tiniclín) is a traditional Filipino folk dance. The woman is wearing clothes similar to the traditional Filipino patadyong, or wraparound skirt; the man is wearing an untucked shirt, similar to the traditional barong.
A man, probably a Pacific University student, speaking at a microphone during Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. He may have been an announcer or emcee for the event.
A student writing on a chalkboard, backstage at the university's annual Lu'au in 1968. He is writing down the expenses for various items in the event's budget, including the costs for transportation, publicity, concessions, food, costumes, and so on.
Students and/or volunteers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), backstage at the university's annual Lu'au in 1968. Club members organized and performed in the Lu'au. The chalkboard behind them tracks expenses for the event, including costs for transportation, publicity, concessions, food, costumes, and so on.
An older couple purchasing flowers from a vendor at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. According to his name tag, the man is Sidney Chaffee. The Haumana O Hawai'i Club, which hosted the event, organized air shipments of fresh flowers, fruit, and other goods from Hawaii to sell at vendor tables during the event.
A Tinikling dance performance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Tinikling (or tiniclín) is a traditional Filipino folk dance. The two performers in the center are dancing over a bamboo pole, which is being held by other performers. The woman is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves, similar to the traditional Filipino balintawak; the man is wearing an untucked shirt, similar to the traditional barong.
