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Describe women's war opportunities

Men in women's attire on float in Mecca Day parade, 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…

WAACs here next week

Officials with Iowa Memorial Union cornerstone on float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1923

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…

New WAAC chief arrives

Athletic board scene on 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…

Entomologists with butterfly nets in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1922

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 member will speak to Kiwanians

Engineers in tuxedos and top hats 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…

Getting around with Ted Ashby

Two images accompany article. First image is of Ted Ashby. Second image is of WAAC Betty Hardy.

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