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Date of Work
1919
Identification #
UAP 18098
Description
The 1919 May Fete production begins with a procession from the President's House (now Stone Alumni Center). Student-performers dressed in Ancient Greek costumes carrying torches and harps head the procession. Children carrying pots and a large plate of fruit come next, followed by a chariot and more performers with spears and shields. The May Fete was a modest production from 1909-1916 until Nell Martindale took over as head and expanded the small show into a spectacular dance-drama. From 1917 to 1927, May Fete saw elaborate sets and as many as 500 performers. The last May Fete was in 1927 when Martindale resigned to be married.
Keywords
Buildings -- North Dakota -- Grand Forks, Students -- North Dakota -- Grand Forks, Universities & colleges -- North Dakota -- Grand Forks
Subject
May Fete; Students; Chariot; President's House (Oxford); Sidewalk; Ancient Greek Costumes; Spears; Shields; Torches; Harps; Children; Processions; Chariots; Torches; College presidents - Dwellings; Shields; Greek drama; Spears
Places Depicted
North Dakota--Grand Forks; North Dakota
Organizations Depicted
May Fete (University of North Dakota); University of North Dakota
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota