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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…
Women's clubs aid WAAC recruit drive

Women's clubs aid WAAC recruit drive

U.S. Mail airplane float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

U.S. Mail airplane 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…
Patriotism of lodge lauded

Patriotism of lodge lauded

Image of Major Jack Hudson flanked by officials of the Elks Club and a WAAC color guard accompanies article.
Health care float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Health care 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…
Tax ruling for women

Tax ruling for women

Marchers costumed as Native American and trapper in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Marchers costumed as Native American and trapper in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

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…
WAVE coming here to recruit women

WAVE coming here to recruit women

Touring car in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Touring car 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…
Defense stamp and bond shower enjoyed

Defense stamp and bond shower enjoyed