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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 47, 1956 April 27

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Identifier: clarion_v032i47_19560427
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1956-1957 Budget Approved – Senate Meets to Clear Calendar. DUers Prepare for May Day “Showboat”. Sing Like Birdies or “Sing Like Sinners, Sing” May 4, 1956 – Twilight Sing Selections Follow May Day “Showboat” Theme. Petitions for offices due on April 27, 1956. Applications Now Due for Miss ’56 Colorado Contest. “Showboat” Steams Into Pioneer Port.

Dates: 1956 April 27

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 48, 1956 May 1

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Identifier: clarion_v032i48_19560501
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DU Coeds Beat the Parking Problem – By Biking. Application Due for DU “Trustee Grants”. Ninth Annual Military Ball set for May 12, 1956. Full Schedule for May Days. “Showboat” is Far Cry From Same Weekend Yesteryear. Dr. Levette Davidson Cancels Talk. Student Senate to meet May 1, 1956.

Dates: 1956 May 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 49, 1958 April 25

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Identifier: clarion_v034i49_19580425
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Senate Passes Allocation. Light Vote Forecast at Polls Today – All-School Ballot Lists Candidates, Referendum. Chapel Bell Tolls Number of Mortar Board Tapping. Spring Quarter Enrollment Registers Slight Decrease. Gymnastic Spirit – Demonstrations Committee Selects Seven Cheerleaders for Next Year. May Days Queen Judges Narrow Contestants to Five Senior Coeds.

Dates: 1958 April 25

The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 47, 1969 February 17

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Identifier: clarion_v073i47_19690217
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Unconcern way to change, Hentoff tells Union group. “Bubbling” beginning marks May Days ’69. Campus control bill approaches enactment. Court hears Rosenthal challenge. Sue Kelley crowned. AWS officers announced. Senate race begins anew.

Dates: 1969 February 17

The Denver Clarion, vol. 78, issue 81, 1974 April 22

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Identifier: clarion_v078i81_19740422
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First business meeting for new members – Senate appoints committees. Spring Carnival events include ZBT marathon. Tax increase called necessary. Preview.

Dates: 1974 April 22