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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. 35, issue 42, 1959 April 7

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Identifier: clarion_v035i42_19590407
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May Queen DU’s Entry in Miss Colorado Pageant. Student Y to Present Films and lectures on Navajo Workcamp Project in Fort Defiance. Prof. Carmichael Speaks on Atomic Age on April 13. Centennial Beards Have Hit DU-Student and Dean Alike. Publish Book of Professor of Education.

Dates: 1959 April 7

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 44, 1959 April 14

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Identifier: clarion_v035i44_19590414
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Senior Prom Will Climax May Days. Social Science Key to Atomic Survival, Says Carmichael. Nominations Due Today for IFC May Day Queen. National Library Week Opens at DU.

Dates: 1959 April 14

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 45, 1959 April 17

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Identifier: clarion_v035i45_19590417
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Library Week Features Display of Publications. Mayfair, Twilight Sing Judging System Set. First Judging of May Queen Held Last Night. Applications, Elections on Agenda for Senate. K-Book, Clarion Editor Openings. K-Book Press Deadline Approaching; Annual to be Distributed During May.

Dates: 1959 April 17

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 46, 1959 April 21

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Identifier: clarion_v035i46_19590421
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Intramural Speech Meet to be Last Week in May. Winter Quarter Grade Averages Slightly Improved. Appleman, Alm, Miller Will Head UPC Board. 5 Coeds Vie for IFC-May Queen Honor. Experts to Speak on Paraguay’s Anti-Americanism. Debating Team Places Third in Nevada Meet. With Each Spring Comes the Eternal Dilemma.

Dates: 1959 April 21

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 47, 1959 April 24

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Identifier: clarion_v035i47_19590424
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Petition Nominations Due Monday for AUSA Vote. Dr. William Hall Leaving DU for New Post. Final May Days Plans Announced by Group. Denver U. IR Club Hosts Visiting African Leaders. May Days to Honor Prof. Clarion, K-Book Select Today.

Dates: 1959 April 24

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 48, 1959 April 28

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Identifier: clarion_v035i48_19590428
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Martin, Dallas Named to Edit Next Year’s Clarion, K-Book. May Days Dance Tickets on Sale by Senior Class. Students Choosing Wizard of OurZ. Cheerleader Applications Due. IFC May Queen Court Members Chosen Thursday.

Dates: 1959 April 28

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 49, 1959 May 1

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Identifier: clarion_v035i49_19590501
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Let’s Regress-May Days in Toyland. Ela Nieuwdorp Reigns as 1959 May Queen; Al Serafin Student’s Choice for Wizard Honor.

Dates: 1959 May 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 50, 1959 May 5

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Identifier: clarion_v035i50_19590505
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Phi Kaps Take Third Straight May Trophy. Dean Knudson to Step Down After 30 Years. Senior Honoraries Tap 16, 11; Serafin Feted. All University Officers to be Elected Friday. Aid Applications Open.

Dates: 1959 May 5

The Denver Clarion, vol. 36, issue 26, 1960 January 26

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Identifier: clarion_v036i26_19600126
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Fraternity Applies for DU Admittance. Air Force Music Revue Is Scheduled for Union – 50-Piece Band, 30-Voice Glee Club Slated for UPC Lounge Today. UPC Union Poll Being Conducted. Brannan to Speak Here Wednesday. Student “Y” Firesides Will Begin This Week. Richard II to Start Thursday; Terry Brown to Play Lead. John Vanderhoof to Speak Tonight. Positions Open for May Days.

Dates: 1960 January 26

The Denver Clarion, vol. 36, issue 31, 1960 February 12

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Identifier: clarion_v036i31_19600212
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Eddy Howard Band Will be Here for Annual Greek Holidays Ball – Week to Feature Dinners, Dances, Greek House Reception for Alums. IFC Asks 36 Pints of Blood – Bank’s Hope Rests on Full Support From DU Donors. Committee Sets First Screening for Greek Queen. Crofts to Give First Speech in Lecture Series on Korea. “Engineers’ Day” to be Held February 26.

Dates: 1960 February 12