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Parade floats

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Box 13: Country Dance Soc-Frequency of Dancing

 File — Box D044.0013: Series D044.02 [Barcode: U186023250705]
Identifier: D044.02.0013
Abstract Box 13 contains subject file folders originally assembled by Bob Osgood. The subjects in this box are Country Dance Soc; Cowboys Christmas Ball; Critics; Dance Material Programs; Dancers, The; Dances - Big; Dances Old Traditions; Dawson, Bob; Dancers, Callers & Publications; Dear Abby/Ann Landers; Dear Editor; Diamond Jubilee; Diamond Jubilee '51; Diplomas; Disasters - Misc.; Discovery - Oct. '65; Discovery - Nov. '65; Discovery - Dec'65; Discovery - Jan '66; Discovery - Oct. '66;...
Dates: 1947-1989

Container 100: Rose Bowl Parade Framed Photos, 1984-1985

 File — Frame D096.0100: Series D096.07 [Barcode: U186023289568]
Identifier: D096.07.0100
Abstract

This object contains (2) framed photographs from the Rose Bowl Parades of 1984 and 1985, showing the floats the Square Dancers of America created for those years.

Dates: 1984-1985

Homecoming Traditions - Making Floats for Parade, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0005.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of five female students making papier-mache for a floats for the Homecoming parade at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1950-1955

Homecoming Traditions - Parade, 1969 November 22

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0017.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a covered-wagon float in the 1969 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. The wagon is being pulled by two horses, with three students in pioneer costumes riding in the front of the wagon, while other students march alongside and behind it. The side of the wagon bears a large circular logo with the words "University of Denver."

Dates: 1969 November 22

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1994

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0032.00001
Abstract

Color slide depicting the Engineering Club float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1994. The float consists of a white van with the letters "ENGINEER" constructed on the roof and signs reading "Engineering Club," "IEEE," and "American Society of [Engineers?]" on the side.

Dates: 1994

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1996

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0034.00001
Abstract

Color slide depicting a float in the University of Denver's 1996 Homecoming parade. Three persons are sitting in the float, one of them waving to the camera, along with a large papier-mache figure possibly representing Denver Boone. The float is decorated with crimson and gold streamers, and it reads "HOMECOMING" along the side in giant letters.

Dates: 1996

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, circa 1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0004.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three female students in sailor costumes on a float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in Denver, Colorado. The float includes a large sail in the middle, cardboard waves along the edge marked "30," "Sucker," "60," "Tex," and "43," and the slogan "We'll Sail O'er 'Em" along the side of the float.

Dates: circa 1949

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0005.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of a float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1950. On the flat bed of a truck, a giant boot marked with the letters DU and Sigma Chi appears to smash two figures under its toe, while the slogan "Stomp 'Em Under D.U." appears on the side of the float.

Dates: 1950

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1951

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0006.00001
Abstract Black and white print of three female students on a float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade at a football game at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The students are wearing floral-patterned sundresses and are sitting beneath models of palm trees next to a thatched hut; the side of the float bears the Greek letters Alpha Gamma Delta and the slogan "Tan Their Hide." Visible in the background are several other floats making their way around the track towards the...
Dates: 1951

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1976 November 5

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0020.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting students riding on a truck decorated as a float in the 1976 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. Standing atop the float is a giant figure, possibly Denver Boone, with the word "Denver" on its chest.

Dates: 1976 November 5