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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. 34, issue 41, 1958 March 28

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Identifier: clarion_v034i41_19580328
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Greeks Stage Musical Farce Tonight. May Days Show Opens Auditions of Student Talent. Queen Coronation Tops Holiday Fete; Dancers to Enjoy Continuous Music. “God in History” Theme of Palm Sunday Chapel. Air Defense Chief of Staff Guest of “Focus” Discussion. “Reluctant Debutante” Well Received During Tour of Area Army Bases. AEC Grant Allows Nuclear Expansion. Phi Beta Kappa Selects Wolfe, Ehly as Members. Weekend Ski Report.

Dates: 1958 March 28

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 39, 1959 March 13

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Identifier: clarion_v035i39_19590313
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Student Y Group Planning Unique, Practical Project. Union Cafeteria May be Leased, Board Announces. Phi Beta Kappa to Initiate Three Grads. Annual Brotherhood Week to Open on Campus April 5. Date Songs For Twilight Swing Due Changed. Panel Critique Closes Second Legislative Meet. Spring Quarter Registration Set for March 30, 31. C. McLaughlin, Hurt in Accident, Recovering Well.

Dates: 1959 March 13

The Denver Clarion, vol. 36, issue 53, 1960 May 17

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Identifier: clarion_v036i53_19600517
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Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Taps 17 New DU Members. Sportswear and Raincoats Needed for Estes Confab. Oversight Alters May Days Points. Three Educators to Speak Today. Conference Schedule. June 10 Deadline for Scholarship Applications Here. Committee Names Eight DU Students 1960 Cheerleaders.

Dates: 1960 May 17

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 52, 1964 May 5

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Identifier: clarion_v068i52_19640505
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Phi Beta Kappa Announces New Members to be Initiated. Christy Minstrels Will Sing May 8; Seats are Reserved. Final Nights of May Days Include Presentation of Annual Awards. Nine Names for Pioneering in Annual K-Book Citations. Art Exhibits, Panels, Displays Featured in Fine Arts Week. Bowl Team Loses by 20 Points to IIT.

Dates: 1964 May 5