Butch Berquist, Ed Phillips, Jim MacMillan and Scott Harwood oral history interview on the Tualatin Valley Harmony Masters (TVHM) and Forest Grove’s barbershop history, recorded July 21, 2025 at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Old Train Station Museum in Forest Grove, Oregon. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Tim Schauermann oral history interview on the Gay Nineties and Barbershop Ballad Contest, recorded June 26, 2025 at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Old Train Station Museum in Forest Grove, Oregon. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Rosanna Steiner oral history interview on the Gay Nineties and Barbershop Ballad Contest, recorded June 12, 2025 at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Old Train Station Museum in Forest Grove, Oregon. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Myra Beeler, Laura Frye, Jerry Frye, Jane Romig, and Peggy Alexander oral history interview on the Gay Nineties and Barbershop Ballad Contest, recorded July 11, 2025 at the United Church of Christ in Forest Grove, Oregon. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Mary Jo Morelli oral history interview on Forest Grove and Friends of Historic Forest Grove history, recorded August 4, 2025 at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Old Train Station Museum in Forest Grove, Oregon. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Mary Easton oral history interview on the Gay Nineties and Barbershop Ballad Contest, recorded July 2, 2025 at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Old Train Station Museum in Forest Grove, Oregon. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Don Skinner oral history interview on the Gay Nineties and Barbershop Ballad Contest, recorded June 19, 2025 at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Old Train Station Museum in Forest Grove, Oregon. Born in 1948, Skinner grew up in Forest Grove and served in the Vietnam war as a Photographic Laboratory Specialist in the Army before working for and retiring from Tektronix. He and his wife Cheryl are responsible for putting together the Old Train Station Museum as it is today. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
David and Mary Jo Morelli oral history interview on Forest Grove and Friends of Historic Forest Grove history, recorded July 31, 2025 at their Forest Grove residence. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
Carol Drew oral history interview on the Gay Nineties and Barbershop Ballad Contest, recorded June 20, 2025 at her residence in Forest Grove, Oregon. Born in 1939, Drew has lived in Forest Grove since the 1950s. A prominent member of the local community, she graduated from Pacific University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Elle Griego, the interviewer, was a History and French undergraduate student at Pacific University from 2022-2026.
A slide image of a papaya blossom dated 1962. This slide was found with other images associated with Pacific University's annual Lu'au. It may have been taken at the Lu'au, or it may have been projected onto a screen during the performances.
Students performing a Chinese dragon dance at Pacific University's 1963 Lu'au, which was held in the gym of Forest Grove High School. This was one of the earliest Lu'aus hosted by Pacific University.
A Pacific University student performing as a warrior at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1964. This event, one of the earliest of Pacific's annual Luaus, took place in the Forest Grove High School gym.
A dark image of a vendor's table at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1964. A handwritten caption on the original slide describes the scene as "Concessions offering Hawaiian wares." Another note identifies people in the image as Anna and Marcia.
A Pacific University student performs a dance at the university's annual Lu'au in 1964. A handwritten caption on the original slide describes the scene as "Royal Court watches hula performed." The "Royal Court" was a portion of the Lu'au in which students representing the King (wearing a yellow cape) and Queen (wearing white) of Hawaii witnessed dances performed by Princesses who represented the various islands of Hawaii. Those identified in this image include King Dayton Arruda (Class of 1967) and Queen Shirley Ann Kapuniai. This event, one of the earliest of Pacific's annual Luaus, took place in the Forest Grove High School gym.
A dancer at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1964, with several other performers standing in the background. The image appears to show a part of the annual event called the "Royal Court," in which several 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 representing the various islands of Hawaii. A note on the original slide identifies the participants as: Dayton Arruda (the King, Class of 1967); Shirley Ann Kapuniai (the Queen); Karen Sato; Lynette; and [Lorrie?]. This event, one of the earliest of Pacific's annual Luaus, took place in the Forest Grove High School gym.
A procession of performers through the audience at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1964. A handwritten note on the original slide reads: "Audience watching program begin." The performers appear to be members of the "Royal Court," a group of performers who presided over the event. The woman wearing white in the center of the image may be Shirley Ann Kapuniai, who was the Queen that year. This event, one of the earliest of Pacific's annual Luaus, took place in the Forest Grove High School gym. The original slide was very dark and was digitally enhanced in order to be visible.
Pacific University students performing as the "Royal Court" at the university's annual Lu'au in 1964. The Queen, wearing white, was Shirley Ann Kapuniai; the King, wearing a yellow cape, was Dayton Arruda (Class of 1967). Attendants on either side represent guards and "princesses." This event, one of the earliest of Pacific's annual Luaus, took place in the Forest Grove High School gym. The original slide was very dark and was digitally enhanced in order to be visible.
The "Royal Court" on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1966. The event, which was hosted by the Haumana O Hawai'i club, featured the election of a "King" and "Queen" with attendants. The stage backdrop depicts Diamond Head as seen from Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The King was Dayton Arruda (Class of 1967). He wears a red and yellow cape, meant to represent the ʻahu ʻula, or traditional feathered cloak of Hawaiian royalty. The Queen, wearing a white dress, was Shirley Kapuniai. Two male students stand behind them, carrying red and yellow standards, which were meant to represent kāhili, the traditional feathered symbols of Hawaiian royalty. Female students standing on either side of them were "princesses representing the eight major islands in the Hawaiian chain, come to honor the King and Queen." (The Index, Apr. 11, 1966, p. 1)
An attendee of Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1966 purchasing anthurium flowers. Leis, which were likely also for sale, are visible in the background. The Haumana O Hawai'i Club, which hosted the event, organized air shipments of fresh flowers, fruit, and other goods from Hawaii to sell at vendor tables during the event.
Pacific University students in formal clothes for a dance in 1966. They appear to be standing in Washburne Hall. Notably, the photograph includes students of multiple races standing together, including African American, Asian and white students.
Four female Pacific University students performing a dance with ipu gourds at the university's annual Lu'au in 1967. The event's "Royal Court" sits behind them on the stage. Note: the original slide is stamped with a printing date of October 1968, but the image appears to have been made in April 1967.
Dancers perform for the "Royal Court" on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1967. The event, which was hosted by the Haumana O Hawai'i club, featured the presentation of a "King" and "Queen" with attendants. In this image, six female dancers wearing green perform at the front of the stage. In the background: the backdrop depicts Diamond Head as seen from Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The King, wears a red and yellow cape, was Don Aina (Class of 1973). The Queen, wearing a white dress, was Sheila Manus (Class of 1967). Two male students stand behind them, carrying red and yellow standards, which were meant to represent kāhili, the traditional feathered symbols of Hawaiian royalty. Female students sitting on either side of them were "princesses representing the eight major islands in the Hawaiian chain, come to honor the King and Queen." (The Index, Apr. 11, 1966, p. 1)
Four male Pacific University students performing on stage in Hawaiian-style regalia in October, 1967. A note on the back of the slide identifies this event as having occurred at a "Frosh Dance" on campus. The performance was likely organized by the student club, Haumana O Hawai'i.
The "Royal Court" on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1967. The event, which was hosted by the Haumana O Hawai'i club, featured the presentation of a "King" and "Queen" with attendants. The stage backdrop depicts Diamond Head as seen from Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The King was Don Aina (Class of 1973). He wears a red and yellow cape, meant to represent the ʻahu ʻula, or traditional feathered cloak of Hawaiian royalty. The Queen, wearing a white dress, was Sheila Manus (Class of 1967). Two male students stand behind them, carrying red and yellow standards, which were meant to represent kāhili, the traditional feathered symbols of Hawaiian royalty. Female students standing on either side of them were "princesses representing the eight major islands in the Hawaiian chain, come to honor the King and Queen." (The Index, Apr. 11, 1966, p. 1)
