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Bugle boys in blackface on horse in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Bugle boys in blackface on horse 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…
Only Waves now in training on college campus

Only Waves now in training on college campus

Laborers in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Laborers 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…
Colonel says WAACs doing a good job

Colonel says WAACs doing a good job

Image of WAAC commandant Col. Frank U. McCoskrie accompanies article.
Men in formal wear and masks in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Men in formal wear and masks 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…
Waves seek recruits

Waves seek recruits

Image of WAVE Ethelbelle Vessey, a naval recruiter and the head of a local Women's Club accompanies article.
Laborers in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Laborers 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…
W.A.A.C. speaker to visit Spirit Lake March 8

W.A.A.C. speaker to visit Spirit Lake March 8

Image of WAAC recruiter Kathryn McWilliams accompanies article.
Men wearing barrels in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Men wearing barrels 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…
W.A.A.C. speaker at high school here on Monday, March 8

W.A.A.C. speaker at high school here on Monday, March 8

Image of WAAC recruiter Kathryn McWilliams accompanies article.