A male student stands by the windows of Washburn Hall during one of Pacific University's annual Lu'aus, probably in 1969 or 1970. Based on other slides found with this image, he was likely preparing to cover the windows with paper to black them out for the Lu'au performances.
A Pacific University student dressed as the "Queen" of the annual Lu'au, performing a special hula dance. The Queen's dance was a tradition at the Lu'au from the 1960s through the mid-1970s. This photograph was likely taken in 1969 or 1970.
Two women attending Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1971. They identified on the original slide as "Parents, Kurahohu, Matsui." One is likely the mother of Jill Hiroko Matsui (Class of 1972).
A vendor selling leis stands by a concession stand at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, probably in 1969 or 1970. Customers are examining the leis. A sign notes the prices: Plumeria leis, $1; Plumeria w/ vanda, $2; Vanda orchid, $2.50; Crown flowers, $1. Revenues from concessions at the Lu'au went towards scholarships for Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) students. Students' family members shipped flowers, leaves and other fresh materials by air to supply the event.
A woman wearing a blue and white dress and a lei, standing at a microphone on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au. This photograph was likely taken circa 1969-1970.
Pacific University students stringing leis and/or decorations made of flowers and leaves during the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. Students' family members would ship fresh flowers and produce from Hawai'i via air to Oregon to be used at this event.
The service line for the buffet at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. A note on the original slide identifies two of the people in the image as "Maydeen" and "Ray Shr[--?]."
The dinner at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. This photograph was taken in Washburne Hall. The original slide is dark and underexposed.
Pacific University students and/or relatives tending the kalua pig roast during the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. The air appears to be smoky from the fire.
Pacific University students standing in the service line for the buffet at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, circa 1969-1970. A note on the original slide identifies several of the people in the image: Blaine Yata (Class of 1972), Sharon Nonaka (Class of 1974), and Roberta [Klenako?].
Two women examining the fresh flowers for sale at a concession table at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. 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 and/or relatives eating at the university's annual Lu'au circa 1969-1970. This photograph was probably taken in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) of Washburne Hall.
The dinner at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1969 or 1970. A banner in the background reads, "Welcome to the 9th ann[ual Luau]". The first Lu'au was hosted by Pacific's Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian Club) in 1961. This photograph was probably taken in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) of Washburne Hall.
Pacific University students eating dinner during an event on campus. Two of the students are dressed in "Gay Nineties" costumes, possibly indicating that this photograph was taken during the annual Gay Nineties festival that took place in Forest Grove in Spring. Alternatively, the dinner may have taken place during Homecoming weekend in 1970, when the Freshman class hosted a dinner with entertainment.
A group of Pacific University students eating what appears to be a teriyaki chicken dinner during an event on campus. This dinner may have taken place during Homecoming weekend in 1970, when the Freshman class hosted a dinner with entertainment; or at another event connected to Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian Club).
Pacific University Professor Fred Scheller, who taught radio and television media production, with a student. This was probably taken circa 1969-1970. They are seated at a table with a slide viewer, a reel-to-reel audio tape player, a clipboard and a monitor. This photograph was likely taken circa 1970, and may have been posed for use in university marketing publications.
Professor Fred Scheller speaking on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au. Scheller taught video and audio production. He was also a founder of Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) at Pacific, and had also helped to organize the first Lu'aus in the early 1960s.
