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Canoe on Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1921

Canoe on Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1921

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Car decorated for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Car decorated for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Carriage with horse facing backwards in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Carriage with horse facing backwards in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Castle Homecoming decoration on Iowa Avenue, The University of Iowa, 1932

Castle Homecoming decoration on Iowa Avenue, The University of Iowa, 1932

Part of Homecoming celebrations.
Castle Homecoming decoration on Iowa Avenue, The University of Iowa, 1932

Castle Homecoming decoration on Iowa Avenue, The University of Iowa, 1932

Part of Homecoming celebrations. Old Capitol in background.
Celebration of Iowa football victory over Yale, The University of Iowa, October 14, 1922

Celebration of Iowa football victory over Yale, The University of Iowa, October 14, 1922

Chariot and driver in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Chariot and driver in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Class of 1902 carnival wagon for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1902

Class of 1902 carnival wagon for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1902

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Class picnic, The University of Iowa, 1890s

Class picnic, The University of Iowa, 1890s

Class picnic, The University of Iowa, 1890s

Class picnic, The University of Iowa, 1890s

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