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Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1916

Mecca Day parade float, 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…
Third Officer Kathryn McWilliams to address Spirit Lake clubs

Third Officer Kathryn McWilliams to address Spirit Lake clubs

Parade participants carrying a compass in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

Parade participants carrying a compass 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…
WAACs' duties are described

WAACs' duties are described

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…
Seek recruits for U.S. WAVES

Seek recruits for U.S. WAVES

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…
Governor aids WAAC drive

Governor aids WAAC drive

Image of Gov. Hickenlooper and three WAACs 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…
Two Third Officers to aid WAAC drive

Two Third Officers to aid WAAC drive