Student Activities (ACT)
This University of Northern Iowa collection contains photographs of student activities throughout the history of the institution. It is a sub-collection of the larger University Archives Photograph Collection.
Additional material of the type found in this collection can also be found in print format in Special Collections & University Archives. For more information, see the finding aid for this specific collection.
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House Decorated for Homecoming
1951
A photo of a house decorated for homecoming with a group of people standing around the front of the house.
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House Decorated for Returning Alumni
1951
Men standing on the porch of a house decorated for homecoming with a sign hanging on the porch that says "Welcome Alumni".
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Students Decorate House for Homecoming
1951
A group of five men standing in front of a house decorated for homecoming.
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Students in Front of a House Decorated for Homecoming
1951
A group of seven men standing and sitting in front of a house decorated for homecoming.
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1940 Graduation 01
1940
Two flag-bearers lead a marching band down the sidewalk in front of the Commons during graduation. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 02
1940
Two men in caps and gowns lead a group of women down the sidewalk in front of the Commons. Two children are under a tree to the left of the photo. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 03
1940
People in caps and gowns process down the sidewalk with the Commons behind them, watching two children who stand under a tree near the sidewalk. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 04
1940
A long line of people in caps and gowns process down the sidewalk in front of the Commons while two children watch from under a tree. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 05
1940
A group of people in caps and gowns process down the sidewalk in front of the Commons. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 06
1940
Four graduates in caps and gowns smile at the camera, other people and Central Hall in the background. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 07
1940
At the center of a group of people wearing caps and gowns for graduation, one woman stands with hers instead draped over her arm. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 08
1940
Two flag-bearers lead a marching band around the sidewalk in front of Central Hall. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 09
1940
The marching band plays as they go down the sidewalk in front of Central Hall. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 10
1940
The marching band stands on either side of the doors to the West Gym as people in caps and gowns process in. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 11
1940
A line of people in caps and gowns cross a street. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 12
1940
The marching band plays outside as a crowd of people stands near the baseball field. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 13
1940
The marching band plays outside. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 14
1940
Taken from the back of the room, a crowd of people gather in the West Gym with the faculty standing on the stage at the front. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 15
1940
A crowd of people in caps and gowns stand outside Sabin Hall. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 16
1940
A crowd of faculty and students stand outside, the Campanile and West Gym in the background. One of the men in the center may be President Latham. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 17
1940
A crowd of faculty and students stand outside, the Campanile and West Gym in the background. One of the men in the center may be President Latham. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 18
1940
A crowd of people stand outside on campus. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 19
1940
A crowd of people are gathered outside on campus, walking down the sidewalks in front of Bartlett Hall. There are children in the foreground turned to watch the rest of the crowd. There are also three targets set up in the middle of the lawn. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 20
1940
Faculty in caps and gowns process through campus. The man with the light-colored tassel looking at the camera is likely President Latham. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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1940 Graduation 21
1940
Faculty in caps and gowns process through campus, a girl following at the end of their line. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Graduation, 1940".
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JCHS May Day Celebration 1939 01
5-1939
A young girl in a bonnet and collared dress stands in the grass. The original description of the photo negative strip included "JCHS May Day, Maypole Dance, Coronation, Throne, Crown bearer, May '39".
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JCHS May Day Celebration 1939 02
5-1939
Four men carry a woman in a sedan chair covered with flowers at the front of the May Day procession. The original description of the photo negative strip included "JCHS May Day, Maypole Dance, Coronation, Throne, Crown bearer, May '39".
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JCHS May Day Celebration 1939 03
5-1939
A man and woman help a young girl get ready at the center of a lawn. In the background are a band, crowd, and chairs as well people lined up in two facing lines. The original description of the photo negative strip included "JCHS May Day, Maypole Dance, Coronation, Throne, Crown bearer, May '39".
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JCHS May Day Celebration 1939 04
5-1939
Men and women dance with ribbons around the May Pole. The original description of the photo negative strip included "JCHS May Day, Maypole Dance, Coronation, Throne, Crown bearer, May '39".
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JCHS May Day Celebration 1939 05
5-1939
Men and women dance with ribbons around the May Pole. The original description of the photo negative strip included "JCHS May Day, Maypole Dance, Coronation, Throne, Crown bearer, May '39".
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Spring 1939 Commencement 01
1939
During commencement, faculty walk onto a stage while a crowd of people in caps and gowns stands on the floor level of the West Gym. There are spectators on the second level. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Commencement exercizes - Gymn Spring '39".
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Spring 1939 Commencement 02
1939
Taken during commencement in the West Gym, a man speaks from a stage to the graduates seated on the floor level. Spectators are seated on the second level. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Commencement exercizes - Gymn Spring '39".
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Spring 1939 Commencement 03
1939
Taken during commencement in the West Gym, a man speaks from a stage to the graduates seated on the floor level. Spectators are seated on the second level. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Commencement exercizes - Gymn Spring '39".
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Spring 1939 Commencement 04
1939
Taken during commencement in the West Gym, a man speaks from a stage to the graduates seated on the floor level. Spectators are seated on the second level. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Commencement exercizes - Gymn Spring '39".
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Spring 1939 Commencement 05
1939
Taken during commencement in the West Gym, the graduates are seated on the floor level. There are spectators in the back and on the second level. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Commencement exercizes - Gymn Spring '39".
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Spring 1939 Commencement 06
1939
Taken during commencement in the West Gym, a woman walks on stage to shake a man's hand. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Commencement exercizes - Gymn Spring '39".
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Summer 1938 Commencement 01
1938
A night scene taken on the Commons terrace at graduation. A band plays to the right, while people sit in chairs to the left. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Night scenes, Summer 1938, graduation, terrace, Commons".
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Summer 1938 Commencement 02
1938
A night scene taken on the Commons terrace at graduation. A band plays in the foreground. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Night scenes, Summer 1938, graduation, terrace, Commons".
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Summer 1938 Commencement 03
1938
A night scene taken on the Commons terrace at graduation. Taken from the back of a seated crowd, a man speaks at a podium near the base of the Commons while a band sits to the right. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Night scenes, Summer 1938, graduation, terrace, Commons".
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Summer 1938 Commencement 04
1938
A night scene taken on the Commons terrace at graduation. Taken from the back of a seated crowd, a man speaks at a podium near the base of the Commons while a band sits to the right. The original description of the photo negative strip included "Night scenes, Summer 1938, graduation, terrace, Commons".
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Alpha Chi Boilermaker Brawl
1937
A large group of people at the Alpha Chi Boilermaker Brawl. The original sleeve included "Alpha Chi Boilermaker Brawl".
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Faculty and Students at 1936 Commencement
1936
People in caps and gowns are lined upon the left side of the photo, while two men in suits and hats stand to the right, one holding papers and the other taking notes.
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Faculty at 1936 Commencement 02
1936
Two men in caps and gowns speak to each other, with others in the background.
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Faculty at 1936 Commencement 03
1936
Four men in caps and gowns wait and chat with each other in front of a building.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 03
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing next to a door with her hand resting on the wall.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 06
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing and resting a hand on a fireplace mantel smiling.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 07
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing and resting a hand on a buffet cabinet smiling.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 08
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee sitting in a chair looking at the camera.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 09
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing and resting a hand on a buffet cabinet.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 10
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee sitting in a chair with a serious look on her face.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 11
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee sitting in a chair staring off in the distance.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 12
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee sitting in a chair staring at the camera.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 13
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing and resting her arm on a fireplace mantel.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 14
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing and smiling while looking at someone behind the camera
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 15
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing and holding a book while looking at the camera.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 16
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing next to a table and smiling at the camera.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 17
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee standing next to a table and looking at the camera.
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Old Gold Beauties Nominee 19
1936
An Old Gold Beauties nominee sitting in a chair with her arm resting on a table smiling at the camera.
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Tutor Tickler Clowns
1936
Two Tutor Ticklers dressed as clowns bending down holding a sign that says "1936 Tutor Ticklers."
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19th Century Garments at the Washington Ball
1935
A man standing and a woman sitting dressed in 19th century clothing at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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A Couple at the Washington Ball
1935
A couple posing at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Chatting at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples standing together and talking at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Couple Posing at the Washington Ball
1935
A couple posing arm in arm at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Couples at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples standing and looking at the camera at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Couple Smiling at the Washington Ball
1935
A couple smiling at the camera at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Couples Talking at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples standing together talking at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Couple Standing at the Washington Ball
1935
A couple posing at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Five Tutor Ticklers Posing
1935
Five Tutor Ticklers standing in a line posing with their hands in the air.
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Kids Listening to Teacher
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Large Group of Tutor Ticklers
1935
A big group of Tutor Ticklers in various costumes performing on stage.
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Mingling at the Washington Ball
1935
A man and a woman standing together at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Performing Tutor Tickler Tap Dancers
1935
Tutor Tickler tap dancers (men and women) posing for a picture.
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Pointing to a Graph During a Class
1935
A woman pointing at a graph with a ruler while students are watching.
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Posing at the Washington Ball
1935
Two men and two women posing at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Retro Fashion at the Washington Ball
1935
A man and woman standing dressed in 19th century clothing at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Students at the Washington Ball
1935
Two women sitting while two men stand behind them at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Students Registering for Classes
1935
A photo of staff sitting at a long table with students gathered around the table during registration.
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Students Watch Teacher Point at Artwork
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Student Teachers Watching a Teacher
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Teacher Pointing at a Graph
1935
A woman pointing at a graph with a ruler while students are watching.
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Teacher Pointing at Artwork
1935
A woman pointing at a drawing on the board while student teachers and students watch.
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Teacher Reading to a Class
1935
A woman standing and holding a book in front of a classroom full of students.
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Tutor Ticklers Performing 01
1935
Tutor Ticklers performing on stage with small audience in the foreground watching.
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Tutor Ticklers Performing 02
1935
A big group of Tutor Ticklers in various costumes performing on stage with an audience in the foreground watching.
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Tutor Ticklers Performing With Orchestra
1935
Three Tutor Tickler women on stage performing with the orchestra in the foreground watching.
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Two Couples at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples standing together talking at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Two Couples Posing at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples sitting and smiling at the camera at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Two Couples Sitting at the Washington Ball
1935
Two couples sitting together talking at the Washington Ball. The original sleeve included "Washington Ball".
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Woman Pointing to a Graph
1935
A woman pointing at a graph with a ruler while students are watching.
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Fascination at the Old Gold Party
1934
A group of people looking at something behind them at the Old Gold Party. The original sleeve included "Old Gold Party".
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Merle Anderson Giving a Haircut
1934
A man getting a hair cut from another man. The original sleeve included the name Merle Anderson.
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Relaxing at the Old Gold Party
1934
Four people sitting on a couch at the Old Gold Party. The original sleeve included "Old Gold Party".
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Senior Prom Queen Helen Brown
1932
Senior Prom Queen Helen Brown laughing with Lester Peterson. The original sleeve included "Senior Prom Queen Helen Brown with Lester Peterson".
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Commencement Activities
1931
A large group of people sitting on a platform during a commencement with a large audience looking at them.
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Crowd at Commencement
1931
A large group of people sitting on a platform during a commencement with a large audience looking at them.
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Junior Prom Couples Dancing
1931
Couples dancing in the gym at the Junior Prom. The original sleeve included "Junior Prom".
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A Group Celebrating May Day in the Gymnasium
1930
A group of people in a gymnasium standing in two rows and holding ribbon between each other for May Day.
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A Group Walking into the Gymnasium for May Day
1930
A blurry photo of people walking into a gymnasium for May Day celebration.
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Audience at Outside Convocation
1930
A photo looking at the back of the audience to the front of the stage at a convocation taking place outside.
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Audience Watching Outside Convocation
1930
A photo looking at the back of the audience to the front of the stage at a convocation taking place outside.
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Coronation of the May Queen 01
1930
A group of men and women standing in the gymnasium with the May Queen sitting on a platform in the middle during May Day.
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Coronation of the May Queen 02
1930
A man placing a crown on the May Queen's head while a small child stands next to the queen watching.
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Couples Twirling Around the May Pole
1930
Couples gathered around in a circle all holding a piece of ribbon and twirling around the May pole during the May Day celebration.
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Dancing in the Gym
1930
A group of people dancing in the middle of a gymnasium during the May Day celebration.
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Dancing in the Gymnasium During May Day
1930
A group of dancers, some of whom are holding hands, dancing in the middle of the gymnasium.
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Graduate Earns Degree at Commencement
1930
A man sitting in a chair handing a student his degree on stage during a commencement ceremony.
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Graduates in Front of a Crowd
1930
Graduates wearing caps and gowns sitting during commencement with audience watching in the background.
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Graduates Sitting at Commencement
1930
Graduates wearing caps and gowns sitting during commencement with audience watching in the background.
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Graduates Walking Down the Aisle
1930
A blurry photo of graduates walking down aisle at commencement.
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Group and the May Queen
1930
A group of men and women standing in gymnasium with the May Queen and a child sitting on a platform in the middle during the May Day celebration.
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Group of Tutor Ticklers
1930
A group of ten women in Tutor Ticklers standing in a line with hands on their hips.
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Handing Out Degrees at Commencement
1930
A man sitting in a chair handing a student his degree on stage during a commencement ceremony.
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Kids Sitting in Front of the Nursery School Christmas Tree
1930
Kids sitting/standing in front of a lit up Christmas tree in the nursery school. The original sleeve included "Nursery School".
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May Queen Sitting Before a Crowd
1930
The May Queen sitting on a platform in the middle of a group of people during the May Day celebration.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Costumes
1930
Two people in Tutor Ticklers dressed as Mickey and Minnie Mouse posing.
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Nursery School Christmas Tree
1930
A woman and a child sitting in front of a lit up Christmas tree in the nursery school. The original sleeve included "Nursery School".
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Outside Convocation
1930
A photo looking at the back of the audience to the front of the stage at a convocation taking place outside.
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Seating for the Press Prom
1930
Seating and decorations for the Press Prom. The original sleeve included "Press Prom".
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Speech During Commencement Ceremony
1930
A man talking at a podium with graduates in front of him during a commencement ceremony.
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The Entrance to the Press Prom
1930
The entrance decorations for the Press Prom. The original sleeve included "Press Prom".
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The May Queen's Throne
1930
A close up photo of the May Queen sitting on a platform in the middle of a group of people during May Day.
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The May Queen With a Group 01
1930
A close up photo of the May Queen sitting on a platform in the middle of a group of people.
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The May Queen With a Group 02
1930
A group of men and women standing in gymnasium with the May Queen and a child sitting on a platform in the middle.
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The May Queen With Her Court
1930
The May Queen is kneeling in front of a younger girl with a man standing behind the queen and the royal court in the back.
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Tutor Tickler Dancing Couple
1930
A man and woman in Tutor Ticklers dancing while looking at each other.
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Two Tutor Ticklers
1930
Two Tutor Ticklers women (one of their faces is blurred) with hands on knees and one with a pipe in her mouth.
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People Standing in Front of Hudson Public School
1929
People standing in front of a bus and the Hudson Public School building. The original sleeve included "Hudson".
