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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. 33, issue 50, 1957 May 7

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Identifier: clarion_v033i50_19570507
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DU Leadership Confab in Estes Set for May 24-25. Phi Kaps Cop Honors as May Days Closes. May Day Champs. Faculty to Hold Firesides. Asian-American Club to Sponsor Japanese Exhibit. Elections Delayed for Referendum Approval. Bizad Alums Celebrate Anniversary Next Week. Delta Gamma Winners in the Sorority Division of the May Fair.

Dates: 1957 May 7

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. 34, issue 43, 1958 April 4

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Identifier: clarion_v034i43_19580404
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Every Age, Every Spring – Some Must Be the First. DU Chapel Programs Observe Good Friday, Easter Services. Requirements Listed – Senate Sets Nominating Caucus Dates for Candidates to All-School Election. Illness Claims DU Services of Fourth Faculty Member - Dr. E. Lawson. Barber Shop Thief Robs Crippled Children’s Fund. Committee Establishes Point System for Judging May Day Competition. Delise Lecture Branded as Hoax.

Dates: 1958 April 4

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 44, 1958 April 8

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Identifier: clarion_v034i44_198580408
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Bizad School to Celebrate CCC’s Golden Anniversary. Board Positions – Application Deadline Near For Event Chairmanships (May Days). Denver IK’s Host to National Meet. CWC Chaplain Keynotes Wednesday Worship. Health Department Closes CC Union; Chocolate Brown Paint Now Taboo. John the Barber Installs Shaving Service. Honor Roll Lists Posted Thursday. UP Union Exhibits Travelogue.

Dates: 1958 April 8

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 45, 1958 April 11

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Identifier: clarion_v034i45_19580411
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Sundstrand Head Elected member of SSF Trustees. Petitions Due Monday – All-School Election Nominees Chosen in Today’s Caucuses. Garrision Named to Advisory Post in South America. IK’s Welcome National Delegates. Union Board Presents “Black Rose”; Bakery Shop Relocated in Cafeteria. Mortar Board Honorary to Elect New Members. Senior Coeds Bid for May Days Royalty.

Dates: 1958 April 11

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 47, 1958 April 18

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Identifier: clarion_v034i47_19580418
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Amendment Proposed – Senate Adds Referendum to AUSA Election Ballot. Spring Quarter “Night Club” Imports Touch of the Orient. Korbel Lectures on New Findings of Archive Study. Clarion, K-Book Editor Applications Due Today. Booth Building Sign of May Days. New York Businessman Recipient of CC Outstanding Alumni Award.

Dates: 1958 April 18

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. 34, issue 50, 1958 April 29

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Identifier: clarion_v034i50_19580429
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Students Elect AUSA Officers. DU Pioneer Club Sponsors Dance with Name Band. May Days Calendar. ODK, Leadership Honorary, Taps New Members Friday. Dean of DU College of Law Suffers Fatal Heart Attack. CCH Conference Studies Condition of State Politics. Foundation Director Raps Bizad Curriculum. Chapel Recalls Rural South.

Dates: 1958 April 29

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 51, 1958 May 2

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Identifier: clarion_v034i51_19580502
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Grossman, Golden to Edit DU Publications. Nelson Reigns over May Days. Trophy Winners to be Presented During May Prom. Push Cart Races, Dance Start Today’s Festivities. May Tradition Roots Seen in Early History. Mayfair Booths Open Following Sing; Deadline Set for Field House Cleanup. May Days Calendar of Events.

Dates: 1958 May 2

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 31, 1959 February 13

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Identifier: clarion_v035i31_19590213
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NDEA (National Defense Education Act) Includes DU $12,611 Grant for Loan Fund. Greek Holidays Musical Tickets to Go on Sale. Fraternity Men Nominate 16 for Holidays Queen. Women’s Week Events Begin Monday Kickoff Slave Sale on Both Campuses. May Days in Toyland Chosen Theme; Let’s Regress Slogan of 3-Day Event. One of 8 Coeds to Reign Over Engineers Ball.

Dates: 1959 February 13