Founder's Day
Students in costume including four in stereotypical Native American dress
Students in costume including four in stereotypical Native American dress
Students in costume, one on a horse. Others are in what might have been intended to represent Native American dress
Students in costume for the Founder's Day Parade, one in stereotypical Native American dress
Students in costume, one in stereotypical Native American dress
Students in costume, two in stereotypical Native American dress, one in dark makeup
Students in costume, two in stereotypical Native American dress
Students in costume, one in stereotypical Native American dress
Students in costume, one in stereotypical Native American dress, three are wearing stereotypical Romani costumes
Students in costume, two in stereotypical Native American dress, another in what might have been intended to represent Romani dress
Students in costume, three in stereotypical Native American dress
Students from Professor Burgess Johnson's journalism class with George Shepard Chappell posing in the snow with a dog. One student is in costume on a sled. The scene appears to be meant as a reference to Chappell's satire, "My Northern Exposure," which represents Native Americans and First Peoples
Students from Professor Burgess Johnson's journalism class with Johnson and George Shepard Chappell posing in the snow with a dog. One student is in costume on a sled. The scene appears to be meant as a reference to Chappell's satire, "My Northern Exposure," which represents Native Americans and
Students from Professor Burgess Johnson's journalism class with Johnson and George Shepard Chappell posing in the snow with a dog. One student is in costume on a sled. The scene appears to be meant as a reference to Chappell's satire, My Northern Exposure, which represents Native Americans and First
Full cast of the party, which included skits, music and dance performed by faculty, students and staff. Some are wearing stereotypical Native American costumes, others are dressed as "Puritans," Scottish and Irish bagpipers and dancers, and sailors
Skits, music and dance performed by faculty, students and staff. This scene features students and faculty in stereotypical Native American costumes
Performance given by the Class of 1931. Most participants are wearing sterotypical Native American costumes, including Professor Herbert E. Mills
Performance given by the Class of 1931. Most participants are wearing sterotypical Native American costumes
Performance given by the Class of 1931. Most participants are wearing sterotypical Native American costumes
Performance given by the Class of 1931. Most participants are wearing sterotypical Native American costumes
Performance given by the Class of 1931. Most participants are wearing sterotypical Native American costumes, including Professor Herbert E. Mills
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