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Men with surveying poles on horseback in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Men with surveying poles on horseback 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…
WAAC drive outlined

WAAC drive outlined

Image of WAAC Lt. Sweeney addressing a team of WAAC recruiting assistants accompanies article.
Lt. Kath. McWilliams to speak at Sioux Co. 4-H rally March 12

Lt. Kath. McWilliams to speak at Sioux Co. 4-H rally March 12

Brewery equipment on float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Brewery equipment 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…
Concession stand in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Concession stand 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…
Ceremony at Community Center

Ceremony at Community Center

Image of WAAC Gertrude Grosskopf receiving gifts from Jewish community officials accompanies article.
World War I peace treaty political statement in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

World War I peace treaty political statement 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…
WAAC's son kept a broken bomber aloft two hours

WAAC's son kept a broken bomber aloft two hours

Parody on Bolshevism in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Parody on Bolshevism 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…
Eighty persons hear 3rd Officer M'Williams

Eighty persons hear 3rd Officer M'Williams