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Mecca Day parade float featuring a calliope, The University of Iowa, 1920s

Mecca Day parade float featuring a calliope, The University of Iowa, 1920s

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…
Coat hangers for WAACs

Coat hangers for WAACs

Mecca Day parade float mocking Commerce Bank, The University of Iowa, 1920s

Mecca Day parade float mocking Commerce Bank, The University of Iowa, 1920s

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…
Committee plans for WAAC days here this week

Committee plans for WAAC days here this week

Image of four WAAC recruiting committee members accompanies article.
Recruiting for Navy

Recruiting for Navy

Students posed in formal dress at a dance, The University of Iowa, 1910s?

Students posed in formal dress at a dance, The University of Iowa, 1910s?

Students painting modern art wall hanging, The University of Iowa, March 4, 1940

Students painting modern art wall hanging, The University of Iowa, March 4, 1940

At WAAC training center

At WAAC training center

Image of a WAAC mechanic accompanies article.
Students painting modern art wall hangings, The University of Iowa, March 4, 1940

Students painting modern art wall hangings, The University of Iowa, March 4, 1940

Serves as chairman for Waves and Spars

Serves as chairman for Waves and Spars