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Students posing with Mecca Day parade float, 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…

Name new commander for WAAC

Mecca Day parade on Clinton Sreet by Unity Hall, 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…

WAVE officer to speak at matrix dinner

Image of WAVE public relations officer Ens. Gladys Whitley Henderson accompanies article.

Students posing as pallbearers burying a bottle of Kentucky whiskey, Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

The 18th Amendment passed in 1919 making alcohol illegal.
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…

Urge women to enlist in WAVES and SPARS

Mecca Day parade float, 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…

Plan campaign to enlist WAACs for U. S. army

Wagon of women in Mecca Day parade on Washington Street, 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…

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Students posing with Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1914

Name new commander for WAAC

Mecca Day parade on Clinton Sreet by Unity Hall, The University of Iowa, 1914

WAVE officer to speak at matrix dinner

Students posing as pallbearers burying a bottle of Kentucky whiskey, Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

Urge women to enlist in WAVES and SPARS

Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1914

Plan campaign to enlist WAACs for U. S. army

Wagon of women in Mecca Day parade on Washington Street, The University of Iowa, 1914

Seek to enlist more WAVES