Martha Ackleson as Persephone

May 18, 1929

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Martha Ackleson as Persephone
  • Title
  • Martha Ackleson as Persephone
  • Creator
  • Unknown
  • Date
  • May 18, 1929
  • Identifier
  • PCW000370
  • Description
  • May Queen Martha Ackleson poses in her Persephone costume. By the mid-1920s, Pennsylvania College for Women held a May Day pageant every other year. The 1927 pageant had an ancient Greek theme and was titled, “Persephone, A Greek Festival.” The first three parts told the story of Persephone, the goddess of spring. Part IV depicted other Greek myths, including the story of Atalanta, Hippomenes, and the golden apples. The play was written by Marjorie Stevenson '29 and once again directed by Vanda Kerst.
  • Place of Publication
  • College Campus
  • Type
  • still image
  • Subject
  • Women college students--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
    Shadyside (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    Pennsylvania College for Women
    May Day--United States
    Pageants--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
    Costume
    Ackleson, Martha
  • Geographic Subjects
  • College Campus
  • Contributor
  • Chatham University
  • Collection
  • Chatham University May Day Collection
  • Rights Information
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