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Snow-less Day

Oakland University students make the most of winter on campus, circa 1966

Winter Wonderland

icon of a calendarFebruary 6, 2018

icon of a pencilBy Emell Derra Adolphus

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Oakland University students Donald Fielder of Detroit, left, and Harriett Slepicka of Traverse City, right.

An early thaw in February put the kibosh on winter recreation at Oakland University’s Winter Carnival in 1966. Still, students Donald Fielder of Detroit (left) and Harriett Slepicka (right) of Traverse City were determined to go cross-country skiing, and the Oakland Press was there to capture the attempt. (Photo courtesy of the Oakland Press.)

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