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Spring festivals

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Source: Work cat.: May Day : the coming of spring, c2006: p. 15 ("There is no shortage of May events and festivities across the country") p. 25 (the first dressings of wells occur in early May) p. 34 ("This book is a celebration of the month of May ... so full of events") Beltane: springtime rituals, lore, and celebration, 2001: p. 2 (With the expansion of the Roman empire into Gaul, and the British Isles, various aspects of May celebrations such as the blessing of holy wells are traceable to the ancient Roman festival of Fontinalia) Book of feasts and seasons, 1993: p. 136 (Christian May celebrations in England received a boost in the 19th century from Fathers Gentilii and Barbari, who brought from Italy the tradition of giving special honor to Mary throughout the month of May)

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 26, 1955 April 29

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Identifier: clarion_v031i26_19550429
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Martha "Marty" Garrison crowned Denver U’s May Queen by Chancellor Alter on April 28, 1955. Junior-Senior Prom “Jungle Jive” to occur at the Student Union on April 30, 1955. Sleepy Time Gal – Cathy Smith. Bill Walen – head of the 1955 May Days, annual spring fiesta on the DU campus. Football time again – kickoff time rolls around at Hilltop Stadium at 2pm on Saturday April 30, 1955.

Dates: 1955 April 29
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 31

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 32, 1959 February 17

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Identifier: clarion_v035i32_19590217
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Women Take Over Denver Campus – Annual Women’s Week Proclaimed by Chancellor. Fuller Resigns SSF Position for National Job. First Elimination Judging is Tonight in Greek Week Queen Competition. Prof. Back from Engineer Meet. Tuition Increase is Just Rumor, Chancellor States.

Dates: 1959 February 17
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 35

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 35, 1959 February 27

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Identifier: clarion_v035i35_19590227
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Engineering Student Have Their Day Today – Engineer Schools Hold Open Houses; Present Laboratory Displays, Exhibits. Engineers Give Science Display in Open House. Dr. A.C. Hall to Address Convocations; Knudson, Alter Congratulate Winners. Civic, Mechanical, Electrical Displays. Public Opening of Greene Hall Today.

Dates: 1959 February 27
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 35

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 38, 1959 March 10

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Identifier: clarion_v035i38_19590310
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Quality Factors to be Emphasized, Alter Tells 500 at Founders Banquet. La Retta Miller, 1959 Greek Queen, Reigns at Formal. Placements Has Summer Job Offers. Malone Opens Law Center Ground-Breaking.

Dates: 1959 March 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 35

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