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May Day weekend activities, 1955-05-07

 Item — Box: DePauw Movie Box 17, Reel: 0178

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes film reels ranging from circa 1900-1986; undated.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-05-07

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research but some restrictions apply. Digitization can be provided upon request and staff availability. Digitization and delivery fees can be found on our website. Fees must be paid online via a payment portal before the request will be completed. Contact the repository for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 540 Reels

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

16mm, 7 inch reel, color [Deteriorated with Vinegar Syndrome, acetate degradation causing warping and brittleness of the film 3/1/2016. Film was damaged according to Scene Savers, but was digitized around the damaged frames 11/12/2019]

Mortar Board ceremony, art auction and an extended piece depicting the May Day dance, maypole and crowning of the May Queen, Sara W. Seger Smith (later Parente).

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism Repository

Contact:
Roy O. West Library
405 S. Indiana St.
Greencastle Indiana 46135 United States