President Julian Burruss announces the festivities
Subject
Shakespeare
Description
President Julian Burruss announces the festivities as a page in the pageant.
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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One local schoolboy found a better vantage point for the afternoon performances by climbing a tree.
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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Tents, trees, and parasols provided relief from the elements.
Subject
Shakespeare
Description
Tents, trees, and parasols provided relief from the elements
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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Queen Elizabeth and William Shakespeare lead the parade.
Subject
Shakespeare
Description
Queen Elizabeth and William Shakespeare lead the way with Maury, Jackson, and Harrison Halls visible in the background.
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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Professor Wayland's family being ushered to reserved seating.
Subject
Shakespeare
Description
Professor Wayland’s family being ushered to reserved seating--John Sr. and John Jr. were honorary member and class mascot of 1913 respectively
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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The open air theatre was a premier location for ceremonies and performances.
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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Young onlookers jostled for better views at popular events.
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1916
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Compilation of multi-page article from the May 27, 1936 Daily News Record
Source
JMU Special Collections
Date
1936
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