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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 117 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 43, 1956 April 13

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Identifier: clarion_v032i43_19560413
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Campus Scene Buzzing – What People are Saying on Campus. Al Galante and his violin is leading the old Dick Jurgen’s band and will play for the 1956 May Days Dance. 1956 May Day Schedule is announced by Committee. Alpha Kappa Psi and Gamma Phi Beta rehearsal for the May Days Twilight Sing. The Clarion Cutie – Anne Pennington (Clarion Cutie #18).

Dates: 1956 April 13

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 45, 1956 April 20

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Identifier: clarion_v032i45_19560420
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May Days Point System Disclosed. Dr. Jack R. Gibb to Highlite Confab. Mrs. Catherine Ludy Davies Chosen for Trip to Germany in Spring. Student Union Invaded by “Phony Bandits” and Denver Police Force. Students Vote Today, AUSA Constitution. SSF Presents Final Lecture on Current World Affairs.

Dates: 1956 April 20

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 46, 1956 April 24

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Identifier: clarion_v032i46_19560424
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Sandra Theis and Evelyn Moore were unanimously elected as editors of The Denver Clarion and Kyneswisbok, respectively. AUSA and Class Constitutions Okayed in Student Vote. Nominations due April 24, 1956 for All-School, Class Officers. DU Choir to Sing for Methodist Conference. Student Y to Attend Confab. And a Young Man’s Fancy - Pictured are the five lovelies who are vying for the title of May Day Queen.

Dates: 1956 April 24

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. 32, issue 49, 1956 May 4

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Identifier: clarion_v032i49_19560504
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“Showboat” May Days ’56. Mayfair Booth in the Making. Doris Fairburn is chosen as the 1956 May Day Queen. Twelve Maids and Their Silver Blades – ice bound debutantes of the 1956 May Days Show. Plantation Palace Dancers.

Dates: 1956 May 4

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 50, 1956 May 8

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Identifier: clarion_v032i50_19560508
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1956 May Day “Showboat” Docks; Lambda Chi Alpha Wins Overall May Day Trophy. Pompous Ceremony – Margery Reed Cornerstone Laid Twenty-Eight Years Ago. ROTC Cadets Elect Queen At Annual Military Dance. May Days “Showboat” Termed Extravaganza. All School and Class Office Elections begin on May 10, 1956.

Dates: 1956 May 8

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 46, 1957 April 23

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Identifier: clarion_v033i46_19570423
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Chapel Speaker – Dr. Frank C. Laubach, Noted Philippine Educator Talks Tomorrow. School Chairman Applications Open. Judges Nominate Royal Quintet to Reign at May Days Festival. Iliff to Add Five Famous Educators to Summer Staff. Choir Leaves Tomorrow on Annual 4-State Tour. May Queen Finalists. Editor Applications. DU Professor Discusses Municipal Tax Revenue.

Dates: 1957 April 23

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 48, 1957 April 30

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Identifier: clarion_v033i48_19570430
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Students Elect Queen on April 30, 1957, as May Celebration Nears. Honoraries Prepare to Announce New Members at Annual Tapping - For Whom The Bell Tolls? May Days Schedule. UP Intercollegiate Knights Choose Frosh, Soph Men. Anyone for a Tournament – Members and new pledges are pictured after pledging for UPC Intercollegiate Knights.

Dates: 1957 April 30

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 49, 1957 May 3

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Identifier: clarion_v033i49_19570503
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Jacque Gatti Elected Queen; May Days Prom Ends Fete. “Crusade for Students” Recruits Top Ability High School Grads. Queen of the May. DU to Conduct Curriculum Study by Crusade Plan. Committee Announces…Candidates Certified for Election. DU Prof Suffers Loss. Contract Ready for New DU Dorm.

Dates: 1957 May 3