Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections

Celebrations

A float on the back of a large truck. On the float is a large cat pulling a cart with a large owl (one of the university's mascots) on it. There is a large goalpost in front of the cat. Attached to the side of the truck underneath the display is a sign that states: "You Ain't Nothin' But An Alley Cat." Two women dressed in cheerleading uniforms - skirts, sweaters with a large B on the front, and scarves - are standing on the float by the goalpost.

A float in Brandeis's 1956 Homecoming parade

Trucks and cars traveling down Main Street in a parade. One of the trucks has a float on its trailer. Four people are standing on the float, and two of them are holding two poles attached to a small flag. The side of the float states "Judges' Swamp."

Brandeis' Homecoming Parade going down Main Street (1956)

A crowd of people sit on bleachers on a football field. There is a press box behind and above the crowd with several people standing in it. Three cheerleaders wearing skirts and sweaters are jumping in front of the crowd. An acoustic megaphone sits on the ground behind the cheerleaders.

A homecoming football game (1956)

A man standing outside of a building is wearing a judge's robe and a white powdered wig, and he has a fist raised in the air. A few members of the band stand in the background with their instruments.

A student dressed as a judge raises his fist at a Homecoming pep rally (October 29, 1982)

The university band stands in a semicircle outside Usdan Student Center. The instruments visible in this picture include trumpets, drums, a tuba, and a flute. There are music stands in front of them. A male conductor stands in front conducting the band.

The band plays at a pep rally outside Usdan Student Center (1987)