April 28, 2017

From the Archives revealed: May Day

May Day festivities Photo from Purdue Libraries Archives and Special Collections Download image

On May 1, 1913, Purdue held its first May Day festivities as part of Gala Week, a celebration of spring and the end of the academic year. Young female students and children from the community wore sandals and white dresses as they danced for crowds on the Oval, the open area of campus now known as Memorial Mall. For more about May Day, visit the Purdue Libraries blog.

The "From the Archives" photo series from Purdue Today and Purdue Libraries Archives and Special Collections will continue to share a glimpse at Purdue’s past throughout the spring. The series can be viewed on the Purdue Libraries blog.


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