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Camel in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

Camel in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

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…
From $1,500 to @ 12.50 a week

From $1,500 to @ 12.50 a week

Three images of actress turned WAAC Olive Borden accompanies article.
Mecca Day parade float, the University of Iowa, 1915

Mecca Day parade float, the University of Iowa, 1915

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…
Need for women in army pointed by Mayor Slippy

Need for women in army pointed by Mayor Slippy

Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1915

Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1915

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…
Tri Delta group to hear WAAC speaker

Tri Delta group to hear WAAC speaker

Street cleaner in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

Street cleaner in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

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…
2 WAACs tour Iowa for drive

2 WAACs tour Iowa for drive

Chariot and charioteer in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1916

Chariot and charioteer in Mecca Day parade, 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…
WAACs take Mrs. Roosevelt's picture

WAACs take Mrs. Roosevelt's picture

Image of a crowd of WAACs thronging around Eleanor Roosevelt accompanies article.