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Crowd gathered on Clinton Street for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

Crowd gathered on Clinton Street for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…
Crowd gathered for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1911

Crowd gathered for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1911

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Crowd gathered for Homecoming celebration, The University of Iowa, 1940s?

Crowd gathered for Homecoming celebration, The University of Iowa, 1940s?

Crowd gathered by Engineering building for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Crowd gathered by Engineering building for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1910s

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…
Corn monument on Pentacrest for Homecoming, The University of Iowa, 1920s

Corn monument on Pentacrest for Homecoming, The University of Iowa, 1920s

The corn monument was burned in a bonfire if Iowa won the Homecoming football game.
Convertible in Homecoming parade, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Convertible in Homecoming parade, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Clinton St. during Homecoming, The University of Iowa, 1920?

Clinton St. during Homecoming, The University of Iowa, 1920?

Facing south. Johnson County Savings Bank is tall building in background.
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

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.
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