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Mecca Day parade passing by Iowa Ave., The University of Iowa, 1910s

Mecca Day parade passing by Iowa Ave., The University of Iowa, 1910s

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, Navy recruiters here for meeting

WAVES, Navy recruiters here for meeting

Image of two Navy recruiters and three WAVE yeomen accompanies article.
Mecca Day parade float, The University of Iowa, 1921

Mecca Day parade float, 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…
Colonel gets dollar from WAAC salute

Colonel gets dollar from WAAC salute

Speedo, the car built by engineering students for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Speedo, the car built by engineering students for 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…
Lt. Alma Schrank is assigned to WAAC recruiting

Lt. Alma Schrank is assigned to WAAC recruiting

Chariot and driver in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Chariot and driver 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…
Outline course for yeomen at naval station

Outline course for yeomen at naval station

Student dressed as football player pushing baby carriage for Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Student dressed as football player pushing baby carriage for 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…
Yeoman to speak

Yeoman to speak