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Drake Relays Parade, 1950s, Joyce Rice

Joyce Rice marches past the Iowa State Capitol in a Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1955

A float celebrates the 1955 Drake Relays.

Drake Relays Parade, 1970

Des Moines firefighters pose for a picture in front of the Iowa State Capitol before the 1970 Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1964

A Sigma Phi Epsilon float goes past the Iowa State Capitol in the Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1964, Jyl Wilkie

Relays Queen Jyl Wilkie from Bradley University in the 1964 Drake Relays parade.

Drake Relays, 1947, Dr. W.J. Monilaw

The official starter, W.J. "Doc" Monilaw, prepares to fire the starting gun. Monilaw was an M.D. and an educator from the University of Chicago. He was a well known official in high school and college athletics.

Drake Relays, 1962, One-Mile Relay

Runners in the One-Mile Relay run past the scoreboard.

Drake Relays, 1962, Pole Vault

A judge stands on a ladder with a tape measure to ensure an accurate reading. Note the hay on the ground to cushion the vaulters.

Drake Relays, 1962, Fred Hansen

University class pole vault champion, Fred Hansen of Rice prepares for his vault. Hansen won the event in 1962 with a vault of 15' 3.5". In 1963 Hansen set a Drake Relays record with a vault of 15' 7.25".

Drake Relays, 1964, Bill Hardin

Bill Hardin of Louisiana State University leads Udell Cason of Drake, James Cooper of Texas and others in the 440 High Hurdles. Hardin went on to win with a time of 51.7 seconds

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