Pacific University students and/or relatives eating at the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. This photograph was probably taken in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) of Washburne Hall.
The dinner at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1969 or 1970. A banner in the background reads, "Welcome to the 9th ann[ual Luau]". The first Lu'au was hosted by Pacific's Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian Club) in 1961. This photograph was probably taken in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) of Washburne Hall.
Pacific University students eating dinner during an event on campus. Two of the students are dressed in "Gay Nineties" costumes, possibly indicating that this photograph was taken during the annual Gay Nineties festival that took place in Forest Grove in Spring. Alternatively, the dinner may have taken place during Homecoming weekend in 1970, when the Freshman class hosted a dinner with entertainment.
A group of Pacific University students eating what appears to be a teriyaki chicken dinner during an event on campus. This dinner may have taken place during Homecoming weekend in 1970, when the Freshman class hosted a dinner with entertainment; or at another event connected to Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian Club).
Pacific University Professor Fred Scheller, who taught radio and television media production, with a student. This was probably taken circa 1969-1970. They are seated at a table with a slide viewer, a reel-to-reel audio tape player, a clipboard and a monitor. This photograph was likely taken circa 1970, and may have been posed for use in university marketing publications.
Professor Fred Scheller speaking on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au. Scheller taught video and audio production. He was also a founder of Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) at Pacific, and had also helped to organize the first Lu'aus in the early 1960s.
A Pacific University student (possibly named Doug, per a note written on the slide) and Professor Fred Scheller, both wearing leis. The two men are talking on the patio of the Washburne Center during Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. Scheller was one of the founding organizers of the annual Lu'au.
A woman with a lei, identified on the original slide as "Daisy," holding what appear to be yellow orchids at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. She is likely the relative of a Pacific University student who was performing in the Lu'au. The parents of Hawaiian students would ship fresh flowers via from Hawai'i each year for this event, which were used as decorations or sold as concessions.
The line for the buffet dinner at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. The was held inside Washburne Hall and featured kalua pork and other Hawaiian foods.
A line of attendees preparing to enter Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. They are assembled on the patio of Washburne Hall, where the event was held.
Pacific University students staffing a concession table, selling t-shirts, dresses and other articles of clothing at the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. The concession tables were a special part of the Lu'au: parents of Hawaiian students would help ship flowers, fruit, and other goods via air from the islands to the university in order to sell at this event.
A group of male students from Pacific University, one of whom is holding a guitar. Other students sit on risers behind them. This photograph was likely taken at a Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) event circa 1969-1970.
A woman, identified on the original slide as "Miyazono," holding a camera outside of Pacific University's annual Lu'au, circa 1969-1970. She is probably a relative of Pacific University student Gail Miyazono, of the Class of 1972.
A woman wearing Hawaiian clothing and holding red anthurium flowers at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. She was likely the mother or aunt of Millie Ah Ching, a Pacific student who was very active in Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), which hosted the event. The parents of Hawaiian students would ship fresh flowers via from Hawai'i each year for this event, which were used as decorations or sold as concessions.
A man, identified on the original slide as "Mr. Yokouchi," outside at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. This may be the father of Karen Yokouchi, Pacific University Class of 1972.
One of the concession tables at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. They appear to be selling a variety of knick-knacks and jewelry imported from Hawaii. The concession tables were a special part of the Lu'au: parents of Hawaiian students would help ship flowers, fruit, and other goods via air from the islands to the university in order to sell at this event.
Pacific University students standing outside the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1972. One student is identified on the original slide as Norbert Watanabe (Class of 1972). The students are likely observing the kalua pig roast, which was cooked in an outdoor pit. Clark Hall appears in the background.
Pacific University students eating Hawaiian food, possibly at the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1973. They are identified on the original slide as: Ava Fasone; Gerry Yoshida (Class of 1973); Cassy Vannatta; and Clyde Kunashiro.
A group of women students wearing leis and Hawaiian clothing, standing outside of Pacific University's annual Lu'au celebration. One is holding a camera. This photograph was likely taken in 1969 or 1970.
Two students with a ladder, by the windows of Washburn Hall during one of Pacific University's annual Lu'aus, probably in 1969 or 1970. They are covering the windows with paper to black them out for the Lu'au performances.
Pacific University student Linda Endo (Class of 1973) performing a dance on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University students Milton Kusubo and Bill Vincent performing on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They were part of a group of male students who performed a dance where half of the men cross-dressed in white t-shirts and red skirts. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
