Martha Willett, Wanda Fountain and Lindy Shimizu, three Pacific University students, preparing to participate in the university's 1976 Lu'au celebration.
Dancer in a red satin dress at the annual Lu'au at Pacific University in 1976. She may have been portraying a "princess". In many years, the Lu'au featured performances of women dancers each wearing a different colored dress, who would each represent one of the Hawaiian islands. They would perform solo dances for a "King" and "Queen," who would watch from the stage. The backdrop on the set depicts a volcanic eruption.
Five women dancers wearing satin dresses and maile-style leis, performing at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1976. These may have been "Princesses" in the Lu'au's "Court". In many years, the Lu'au featured performances of women dancers each wearing a different colored dress, who would each represent one of the Hawaiian islands. They would perform solo dances for a "King" and "Queen," who would watch from the stage. The backdrop on the set depicts a volcanic eruption.
Students and family members from Hawaii roasting a pig for the 1976 Lu'au at Pacific University, while a crowd of observers looks on. The university's tennis courts are visible in the background.
Women dancers holding what appear to be dark-colored bowls or cups, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1976. The backdrop depicts a volcanic eruption.
Two male musicians, one playing a ukulele while the other plays a drum, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1976. They are wearing matching aloha shirts and white pants. The backdrop depicts a volcanic eruption.
Students and family members from Hawaii roasting a pig for the 1976 Lu'au at Pacific University, while a crowd of observers looks on. The university's tennis courts are visible in the background.
Students and family members from Hawaii roasting a pig for the 1976 Lu'au at Pacific University, while a crowd of observers looks on. A line of birch trees and the edge of Old College Hall are visible in the background.
Three women performers at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1976. They are wearing grass skirts with tasseled belts and holding i'i (hand tassels). The backdrop depicts a volcanic eruption.
Bobbi Rapozo, Oveta Puaa, Colleen Keliikoa and Lindy Shimizu performing a Hawaiian dance at Pacific University in 1976. This may have taken place during the fall at a Na Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) event, rather than at the annual Lu'au in the spring. The dancers' names are written in pencil on the original slide.
Students and family members from Hawaii shoveling dirt onto a roasting pit. They are preparing kalua pig for the 1976 Lu'au at Pacific University. Attendees, some wearing leis, watch in the background.
Students and family members from Hawaii shoveling dirt for the kalua pig roast at the 1976 Lu'au at Pacific University. Attendees of the Lu'au, some wearing leis, watch in the background.
Several male Pacific University students, each wearing a malo or lavalava, performing a dance at the university's annual Lu'au in 1976. The backdrop depicts a volcanic eruption.
Several women performers at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1976. They are wearing ti leaf skirts and leis, and holding 'uli'uli (traditional feathered rattles). The backdrop depicts a volcanic eruption.
