Class of 1926 Junior Prom

Class of 1926 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
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This series includes images of events that were not as large or well-photographed as Field Day, Founder's Day and commencement and reunion activities. The annual class tree ceremonies, proms, 50th college anniversary, maypole dances, conferences, protests, community work and other activities are included. Highlights include 50th college anniversary pageants and performances, the 1924 Institute for a Christian Basis of World Relations, and 1920's Township Day, which welcomed Arlington children to campus participate in athletics and dramatic performances.
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Class of 1926 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1926 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1925 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1927 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1928 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1928 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1929 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1929 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1930 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1930 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1931 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1931 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1932 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1932 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1933 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1933 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1934 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1935 with their dates at the junior dance in Students Building
Class of 1936 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
Class of 1936 with their dates at the senior dance in Students Building
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