Founder's Day
Students in costume at the faculty-student baseball game, two in stereotypical Asian costume
Students in costume at the faculty-student baseball game, two in stereotypical Asian costume
Spectators at the Founder's Day contests. One seated faculty member is in stereotypical Asian costume
The Turtle Dove by Margaret Scott Oliver, featuring stereotypical Chinese costuming and set design. Burges Johnson (wearing solid black) played the "Property Man"
The Turtle Dove by Margaret Scott Oliver, featuring stereotypical Chinese costuming and set design. Burges Johnson (wearing solid black) played the "Property Man"
The Turtle Dove by Margaret Scott Oliver, featuring stereotypical Chinese costuming and set design. Burges Johnson (wearing solid black) played the "Property Man"
Japanese play scene from the "Carnival of Nations" skit show presented by the Class of 1917 to the Class of 1919
Japanese play scene from the "Carnival of Nations" skit show presented by the Class of 1917 to the Class of 1919
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926. The scene includes eight students in stereotypical Chinese costumes
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926. The scene includes one student costumed as Buddha and three students in stereotypical Chinese or South Asian costumes with symbols relating to money
Skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1921. The students are in stereotypical Chinese costumes
Confucius and the Spirit of Modern Education in the skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1921. Confucius is dressed in stereotypical Chinese costume
Skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1921. Most of the students are in stereotypical Chinese costumes. Two are costumed as "Egyptian slaves" and are in blackface
Full cast of skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1921. Some students are in stereotypical Chinese costumes and one is in blackface
A Thousand Years Ago by Percy MacKaye. Outdoor play based on Turandot and featuring stereotypical Chinese costumes
A Thousand Years Ago by Percy MacKaye. Outdoor play based on Turandot and featuring stereotypical Chinese costumes
A Thousand Years Ago by Percy MacKaye. Outdoor play based on Turandot and featuring stereotypical Chinese costumes
A Thousand Years Ago by Percy MacKaye. Outdoor play based on Turandot and featuring stereotypical Chinese costumes
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