Description: Hinkle Hall is located on Xavier University campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The main entry into the building is commonly referred to as the Grand Entrance. Xavier University was founded in 1831 and is the sixth oldest Catholic university in the nation. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_016_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio); College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads; "Xavier University, Victory Parkway." Victory Parkway is the main road that runs through Xavier University. The Victory Parkway fields are used for various recreational sports at Xavier University. The fields are owned by the Cincinnati Park Board and operated by the Xavier University Recreational Sports Department. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_014_1
Subjects: Education; Universities and colleges; Sports; Athletic fields; Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio); College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: The caption reads: "MAY FESTIVAL AT ST. XAVIER STADIUM. The Shoo Fly song, some 3,000 school children participated. Photo by W.P.A Photographer, Federal Project No. 1. (Writers') Cincinnati, Ohio. District # 16. 5-15-36." This is a photograph of over 3,000 children performing the "Shoo Fly Song" as part of the May Day festivities at St. Xavier stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. May Day, celebrated on May 1, is a traditional spring holiday for many cultures around the world. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F04_027_001
Subjects: May Day--United States--History; Universities and colleges; Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio); College campuses; Music and dance; Children--Ohio; Festivals and holidays; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: The caption reads: "MAY FESTIVAL AT ST. XAVIER STADIUM America, the Beautiful. Sung by all the participants and audience. Photo by W.P.A Photographer, Federal Project No. 1. (Writers') Cincinnati, Ohio. District # 16. 5-15-36." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F04_028_001
Subjects: May Day--United States--History; Universities and colleges; Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio); College campuses; Music and dance; Children--Ohio; Festivals and holidays; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: WPA Recreation Pgoram -- Norwood, May 1936" This May Festival was held at St. Xavier Stadium, at St. Xavier College. Known today as Xavier University, the school demolished the stadium in 1988. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F06_026_001
Subjects: Works Progress Administration of Ohio (U.S.); Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History; Children
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Attached caption reads: "MAY FESTIVAL AT ST. XAVIER STADIUM Rhythmic Drill by the Junior High School for girls. W.P.A. Symphonic Orchestra on Band Stand at left of picture. Photo by W.P.A. Photographer, Federal Project No. 1. (Writers') Cincinnati, Ohio. District #16. 5-15-36" This May Festival was held at St. Xavier Stadium, at St. Xavier College. Known today as Xavier University, the school demolished the stadium in 1988. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F06_027_001
Subjects: Works Progress Administration of Ohio (U.S.); Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History; Children
Places: Norwood (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption attached to photo reads: "MAY FESTIVAL AT ST. XAVIER STADIUM The Shoo Fly Song, some 3,000 school children participated. Photo by W.P.A. Photographer. Federal Project No. 1. (Writers') Cincinnati, Ohio. District #16. 5-15-36" Xavier University demolished its football stadium in 1988. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F06_016_001
Subjects: Works Progress Administration of Ohio (U.S.); Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History; Children
Places: Norwood (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "May Festival at St. Xavier Stadium America the Beautiful sung by all the participants and audience, Cincinnati Ohio 5-15-36 WPA Muscician" St. Xavier Stadium was demolished in 1988. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F06_017_001
Subjects: Works Progress Administration of Ohio (U.S.); Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History; Children
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption attached to photo reads: "MAY FESTIVAL AT ST. XAVIER STADIUM The May Pole Dance. Photo by W.P.A. Photographer, Federal Project No. 1. (Writers') Cincin- nati, Ohio. District #16. 5-15-36." St. Xavier Stadium was demolished in 1988. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F06_018_001
Subjects: Works Progress Administration of Ohio (U.S.); Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History; Children
Places: Norwood (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: A side view of Hinkle Hall from Victory Parkway. Bishop Edward Fenick established the college called Athenaeum in 1831. Later in 1840, it was renamed is St. Xavier college. Xavier University is the sixth oldest Catholic university in the United States. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_012_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio); College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamiltion County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "the May festival at W.P.A. Recreational Programs for School Children Norwood Ohio 1936" St. Xavier Stadium was on the campus of St. Xavier College, known today as Xavier University. The university demolished the stadium in 1988. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F06_019_001
Subjects: Works Progress Administration of Ohio (U.S.); Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History; Children
Places: Norwood (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)