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Mayor proclaims WAACs program

Mecca Day parade float, 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 address victory legion

Pan-Hell-bridge 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…

WAAC to stage Clinton drive for recruits

Students in camel costume 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…

Smith College head to visit

Tombstone 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…

WAAC enlisting team in city March 12-13

Image of a WAAC mechanic accompanies article.

Skyscraper and railroad handcar 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…

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