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Oakes, Gertrude Amsbary, 1889-1983

 Person

Biography

DU May Queen 1911

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Gertrude Amsbary Oakes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M280
Abstract

Gertrude Amsbary (1889-1983) was born in Delta, Colorado. She attended the University of Denver, where she majored in Philosophy and German, and minored in English. She later married Clyde Oakes. This collection contains memorabilia from Gertrude Oakes' time at DU. They include clippings and photographs of Gertrude as May Queen and photographs of a student she dated while at DU, Mark Volk.

Dates: 1908-1912

Newspaper Clippings about May Days, 1911

 File
Identifier: M280.01.0001.0001
Abstract

Folder contains four newspaper clippings regarding Gertrude's coronation as May Day queen.

Dates: 1911

Photographs of May Days, 1911

 File
Identifier: M280.01.0001.0002
Abstract

Folder contains 3 photographs of May Days activities on May 12, 1911.

Dates: 1911

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Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
May Day 2
Student activities 2
Memorabilia 1
Photographs 1