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2008 International Festival, January 27, 2008

 other level — Box: 4
Identifier: DVD 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The International Festival is an annual program that highlights the cultural diversity at Sangamon State University/University of Illinois at Springfield. Organized by the International Student Organization, the festival features exhibits, food, and entertainment provided by international students and featuring their home countries. Each yearly festival is centered on a theme that explores the unique differences between the featured countries. Examples of themes include wedding traditions, toys and games, and clothing. There is also a “world market” where visitors can purchase items from other nations. Originally started as a simple potluck get-together, the festival has been celebrated every year since 1977. The collection contains correspondence, programs, budgets, posters, recipes, videos, photos, music, and other organizational material from the festivals held between 1979 and 2014.

Dates

  • Created: January 27, 2008

Extent

From the Collection: 2.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520