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International Fiesta Parade, Bettendorf, Iowa, 1969

Horse and wagon in Mecca Day parade,The University of Iowa, 1914

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…

Homecoming queen and court on float in Field House pool, The University of Iowa, 1950

The Dolphin Show, featuring the men's and women's swim teams, was a traditional part of Homecoming.

Homecoming parade and float, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Homecoming float, The University of Iowa, 1971

Homecoming float, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Health care float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

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…

Group of students in Egyptian costume portraying King Tut and his entourage, The University of Iowa, 1920

Girls on parade float, Dyersville, Iowa, August 23, 1910s?

Horse-drawn float for Emporium Department Store. Note on verso from Clara (pictured on float?) to her Aunt Kate Welch, describing the scene.

Float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

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…

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