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Lieutenant of W. A. A. C. in county Friday

Lieutenant of W. A. A. C. in county Friday

Law float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Law float 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…
Will tell Pella about work of women in Navy

Will tell Pella about work of women in Navy

Image of Ethelbelle Vessey accompanies article.
Pharmacists' float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1921

Pharmacists' float 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…
Women between 20 and 36 may be a WAVE or SPAR

Women between 20 and 36 may be a WAVE or SPAR

Old Capitol building on Pentacrest, The University of Iowa, 1940s?

Old Capitol building on Pentacrest, The University of Iowa, 1940s?

View of library, temporary housing, and Pentacrest from the roof of Hillcrest dormitory, The University of Iowa, 1940s

View of library, temporary housing, and Pentacrest from the roof of Hillcrest dormitory, The University of Iowa, 1940s

Governor talks to WAAC class

Governor talks to WAAC class

Quadrangle Residence Hall after snowstorm, The University of Iowa, January 1947

Quadrangle Residence Hall after snowstorm, The University of Iowa, January 1947

Women are invited to hear WAAC speaker

Women are invited to hear WAAC speaker