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Call to Delaware ---- U.S.O. prize

Call to Delaware ---- U.S.O. prize

Image of a WAAC speaking on a telephone accompanied by two other WAACs and Robert Lappen accompanies article.
Crowd gathered on Clinton Street for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

Crowd gathered on Clinton Street for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…
WAAC weds soldier

WAAC weds soldier

Image of a WAAC and a soldier getting married accompanies article.
Mock airplane, Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1919

Mock airplane, Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1919

Bone dry refers to Prohibition which outlawed the sale of alcohol. 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,…
400 WAACs go to mass

400 WAACs go to mass

World War I memorial arch in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

World War I memorial arch in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…
First officer speaks to WAAC graduates

First officer speaks to WAAC graduates

Students' Army Training Corps headquarters float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

Students' Army Training Corps headquarters float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…
Mason City women will hear WAVE

Mason City women will hear WAVE

Cadets carrying stretcher in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

Cadets carrying stretcher in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…