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Students posing as pallbearers burying a bottle of Kentucky whiskey, Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

Students posing as pallbearers burying a bottle of Kentucky whiskey, Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

The 18th Amendment passed in 1919 making alcohol illegal.
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…
Students marching to City Park for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, June 11, 1912

Students marching to City Park for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, June 11, 1912

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Students in white caps and jackets in parade for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Students in white caps and jackets in parade for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Students in costume standing on Washington Street south of Old Capitol and Schaeffer Hall, Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1918

Students in costume standing on Washington Street south of Old Capitol and Schaeffer Hall, Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1918

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…
Students in costume for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1918

Students in costume for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1918

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…
Students in costume for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Students in costume for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

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…
Students in clown costume, Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1919

Students in clown costume, Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…
Students in clown costume for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Students in clown costume for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

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…
Students in camel costume in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1923

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…
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…
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