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Machinery set up for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Machinery set up 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…
Man dressed in a traditional costume playing drums, 1960s

Man dressed in a traditional costume playing drums, 1960s

Man dressed in a traditional costume playing drums, 1960s

Man dressed in a traditional costume playing drums, 1960s

Man dressed in traditional Middle Eastern costume sitting at a party, 1960s

Man dressed in traditional Middle Eastern costume sitting at a party, 1960s

Man dressed in traditional Middle Eastern costume sitting at a party, 1960s

Man dressed in traditional Middle Eastern costume sitting at a party, 1960s

Man playing guitar for women in traditional costumes, 1960s

Man playing guitar for women in traditional costumes, 1960s

Man playing guitar for women in traditional costumes, 1960s

Man playing guitar for women in traditional costumes, 1960s

Marchers in costume for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Marchers in costume for 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…
Marching band in Homecoming parade, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Marching band in Homecoming parade, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Marching band in Mecca Day parade heading west on Washington St., The University of Iowa, 1920

Marching band in Mecca Day parade heading west on Washington St., 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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