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Chaperon in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1922

Chaperon 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…
Uncle Sam and Bolshevik in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Uncle Sam and Bolshevik 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…
Greet WAVES-SPARS recruiter

Greet WAVES-SPARS recruiter

Image of WAVE recruiter Ethelbelle Vessey being greeted by a mayor and various local club officials accompanies article.
Marching band in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1922

Marching band 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…
Women volunteer in navy branch

Women volunteer in navy branch

Edwin Diller Starbuck's famous jazz bell-hops in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Edwin Diller Starbuck's famous jazz bell-hops 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 to speak at 4-H rally

WAAC to speak at 4-H rally

Navy seeks officer and WAVE material

Navy seeks officer and WAVE material

Large telescope on float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1920

Large telescope 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…
U.S. Navy needs volunteers for Waves

U.S. Navy needs volunteers for Waves