One of the concession tables at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. They appear to be selling a variety of knick-knacks and jewelry imported from Hawaii. The concession tables were a special part of the Lu'au: parents of Hawaiian students would help ship flowers, fruit, and other goods via air from the islands to the university in order to sell at this event.
Pacific University students standing outside the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1972. One student is identified on the original slide as Norbert Watanabe (Class of 1972). The students are likely observing the kalua pig roast, which was cooked in an outdoor pit. Clark Hall appears in the background.
Pacific University students eating Hawaiian food, possibly at the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1973. They are identified on the original slide as: Ava Fasone; Gerry Yoshida (Class of 1973); Cassy Vannatta; and Clyde Kunashiro.
A group of women students wearing leis and Hawaiian clothing, standing outside of Pacific University's annual Lu'au celebration. One is holding a camera. This photograph was likely taken in 1969 or 1970.
Two students with a ladder, by the windows of Washburn Hall during one of Pacific University's annual Lu'aus, probably in 1969 or 1970. They are covering the windows with paper to black them out for the Lu'au performances.
Pacific University student Linda Endo (Class of 1973) performing a dance on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University students Milton Kusubo and Bill Vincent performing on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They were part of a group of male students who performed a dance where half of the men cross-dressed in white t-shirts and red skirts. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University student Gail Miyazono (Class of 1972) performing a dance on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. She is holding what appears to be "poi" (a tethered ball used in Maori-style dances).
Pacific University student Amy Deweese performing a dance on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. She is wearing a green satin dress. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University student Phyllis Hayashida (Class of 1973) performing a dance on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. She is holding what appears to be pu'ili stick. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University student Linda Endo (Class of 1973) performing a dance on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. She is holding what appears to be an ipu gourd. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University students Flor Matias (Class of 1972) and Jan Olingy (Class of 1973) performing on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
A Pacific University student performing a hula while dressed in white as the "Queen" of the annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Two Pacific University students modeling Hawaiian clothes, probably at the university's annual Lu'au in 1971. According to the student newspaper, the Hawaiian Fashion Show was one of the events during that year's performance.
Two Pacific University students modeling Hawaiian clothes, probably at the university's annual Lu'au in 1971. According to the student newspaper, the Hawaiian Fashion Show was one of the events during that year's performance.
Four men, probably Pacific University students, wearing Hawaiian-style board shorts. They appear to be preparing to perform at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, most likely in 1971. This photograph was taken in Washburn Hall.
Two Pacific University students modeling Hawaiian clothes, probably at the university's annual Lu'au in 1971. According to the student newspaper, the Hawaiian Fashion Show was one of the events during that year's performance.
A group of students tend the kalua pig roasting pit at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. Clark Hall appears in the background. Hot coals and banana or ti leaves are visible in the foreground. Two students are wearing "Menehunes" t-shirts, possibly from Maunalua High School in Honolulu.
A group of students tend the kalua pig roasting pit at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. Clark Hall appears in the background. Hot coals and banana or ti leaves are visible in the foreground.