Pacific University students Russell Onuma (Class of 1972) and Gail Miyazono (Class of 1972) performing a dance at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
A student wearing a flower-print dress performing a dance on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. She appears to be performing a poi ball dance, but only the cords are visible; the balls are outside of the frame. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University student Edna Dour (Class of 1970; 1972 MSEd) performing at the university's annual Lu'au circa 1971. She was later known as "Auntie" Edna Gehring. She worked at Pacific University in Multicultural Services and as the advisor to the Haumana O Hawai'i club for decades. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University student Linda Minami (Class of 1972) 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 Russell Onuma (Class of 1972) and Jill Matsui (Class of 1972) performing at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They appear to be dressed as attendants of the "Royal Court" of the event.
A Pacific University student blowing on a conch shell on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. He appears to have been announcing the arrival of the "Royal Court" of the event.
Pacific University students Jay Butz (Class of 1973) and Juanita Chang (Class of 1972) performing at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They appear to be dressed as attendants of the "Royal Court" of the event.
Pacific University students Russell Onuma (Class of 1972) and Jill Matsui (Class of 1972) performing at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They appear to be dressed as attendants of the "Royal Court" of the event. The image is overexposed.
Pacific University students Russell Onuma (Class of 1972) and Jill Matsui (Class of 1972) performing at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They appear to be dressed as attendants of the "Royal Court" of the event.
A group of Pacific University women students attending the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. They are identified on the original slide from left-to-right as: Mary Aoki; Sue Arisumi (Class of 1971); and Faith Nagasawa (Class of 1973).
Pacific University student Elton Sumida (Class of 1973) performing at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. He was one 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 image is dark and underexposed.
A group of students preparing a kalua pig roast at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, while others observe. One student is wearing an "AZ" (Alpha Zeta) fraternity shirt. This photograph was probably taken around 1971.
A group of students preparing a kalua pig roast at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, while others observe. This photograph was probably taken around 1971.
A group of Pacific University women students on stage at the university's annual Lu'au, probably in 1971. Two of them are identified on the original slide as: Sue Arisumi (Class of 1971) and Mary Aoki. The image is dark and underexposed.
Women wearing long satin dresses, performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
A Pacific University student dressed as the "Queen" of the annual Lu'au, wearing a white satin dress, circa 1970. Based on other images from the same series of slides, this photograph may have been taken during a rehearsal or possibly during an alternate dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Pacific University students apparently rehearsing for the annual Lu'au performance circa 1970. It is also possible that the image was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance by Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club). The "Queen" of the Lu'au is wearing the Queen's costume, a white satin dress, over her street clothes. Other members of the cast are wearing street clothes. The stage decorations appear to be partially completed.
Performers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), possibly at a rehearsal for the annual Lu'au circa 1970. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance.
Performers representing a "Princess" and an attendant, probably at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. They were a part of the "Royal Court" performance that was included in the Lu'au from the 1960s-early 1970s, in which students representing the King (wearing a yellow cape) and Queen (wearing white) of Hawaii witnessed dances performed by Princesses (each wearing a different colored dress), who represented the various islands of Hawaii. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male dancers, performing in malo on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Women wearing pink and performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male and female dancers wearing pink and performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male and female dancers performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male dancers, performing in malo on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
