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Before the Blaze
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, regarding a large bonfire held as part of the College's 1950 Homecoming celebrations. A photograph shows multiple students standing in the back of two pickup trucks, adding…
Queen's Coronation, Decorations, Grads Hilight Campus Homecoming Festivities
A full page from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, which shares news about the College's 1952 Homecoming celebrations. Portraits of the College's 1952 Homecoming Queen Court are spread across the top of the page. The five portraits are…
Who Is Don Ameche's 'Miss C'?
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, displaying portraits of the Loras College 1951 Homecoming Queen Court. The five portraits are identified as 1) Ruth Dunbar, 2) Helen
Joslin, 3) Patricia Hogan, 4) Jolene…
Joslin, 3) Patricia Hogan, 4) Jolene…
Decoration Award Captured by Smyth Hall for 2nd Time
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, regarding a dorm Homecoming decoration event at Loras College. The article is accompanied by a photograph of the College's Smyth Hall, the winner of the competition. The…
1951 Homecoming Festivities
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, regarding Homecoming celebrations at Loras College. The text includes articles on various Homecoming events, a calendar list of events, and other news from the College.
Doris Day Popular at Loras; She Sings, Too!
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, regarding the election of singer Doris Day as the "favorite girl vocalist" of the College's students. The article is accompanied by a signed photograph of Doris Day standing…
Three Shots Miss in Last Seconds
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, regarding the College's basketball team's game loss to St. Francis College. The article is accompanied by a photograph of player Gene Ternes, wearing a long coat and running…
Editorial: A Tribute
A newspaper clipping from the Loras College student newspaper, the Lorian, regarding college students fighting in the Korean War. The article is accompanied by a photograph of an American flag against a dark sky.
Yearbook Scan (Loras College, 1953 Purgold Yearbook, p.98)
A yearbook page that reads "Mural Team Champs". Four images accompany text. From top to bottom: (1) 6 members of the bowling league holding trophies, knelt near pins arranged in a triangle with a bowling ball in front.. (2) 10 football players posed…
Tags: 1950s, 1952, coach, coaching, college students, intramural, intramurals, Loras College, Purgold, sports, yearbook
Yearbook Scan (Loras College, 1953 Purgold Yearbook, p.97)
A yearbook page that reads "The Spoils… and the Victors". Two images accompany text. From top to bottom: (1) Coach Vince Dowd seated at a desk covered in sports trophies. (2) 23 students and coach Vince Dowd outdoors, wearing long coats, posed for a…
Tags: 1950s, 1952, coach, coaching, college students, intramural, intramurals, Loras College, Purgold, sports, yearbook