Homecoming Co-Chairmen Jerry Whittlesey and Dave Lebuhn beside the Victory Bell, 1954 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Victory+Bell">Victory Bell</a> Jerry Whittlesey (left) and Dave Lebuhn (right) pose on opposite sides of the Victory Bell. The two men are framed in the arches of the wooden roof structure that covers the bell. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-8-2 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. 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Many examples of graffiti are visible on the bell and the wooden roof structure that covers it. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-8-1 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. 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The women are performing during the barbeque entertainment. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-6 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 16.5 x 11.7 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-6 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Alumni Hall Homecoming lawn display, ""Let's bury the Buffs,"" 1954 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lawn+display">Lawn display</a> This lawn display won second place award in the Men's Residence Division for 1954. It features a two gravestones in the ""Homecoming Hill Cemetery."" The smaller gravestone is labeled, "" 1953 Missouri passed on 13-6"" in reference to the previous years homecoming football game. The larger stone is labeled, ""1954 Here lies Colorado."" . Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-5 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. 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For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 12.1 x 9.8 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-5 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Homecoming lawn display, ""InVinceable,"" 1954 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lawn+display">Lawn display</a> A figure representing football coach, Vince DiFrancesca is standing near a stone wall. Several football player figures are trying with little success to climb over or around the wall. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-4 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 12.1 x 9.8 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-4 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Spinney House Homecoming lawn display, ISC tells sad tail of Buffs, 1954 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lawn+display">Lawn display</a> The Spinney House lawn display is modeled on room containing an easy chair and brick fire place. Above the fireplace is rear and tail of a buffalo is mounted like a hunting trophy. On the fireplace mantle are two footballs labeled 54 and 26. One human figure is sitting in the easy chair, while the other is standing. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-2 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. 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For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 12.1 x 9.8 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-2 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Delta Tau Delta Homecoming lawn display, ""Fearless Cyclones unmask Buffalo threat,"" 1954 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lawn+display">Lawn display</a> A figure reminiscent of Fearless Fosdick from the Li'l Abner comic strip runs towards a buffalo dressed in football gear. Both Fosdick and the buffalo point guns at each other. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-1 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1954 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 12.1 x 9.8 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-7-1 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Winners of the Homecoming Bike Race receiving a trophy from Joe Adams, 1953 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Bike+race">Bike race</a> The two member wining team representing Chi Omega, Eta Beta Chapter, Sorority appear on stage with WOI-TV personality Joe Adams. Adams, who is the master of ceremonies, is presenting the winners with a trophy. The women are dressed in costumes that resemble late 19th century athletic wear. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-6-9 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1953 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 12.1 x 16.5 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-6-9 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Pat Nelson, Homecoming queen, 1953 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming+queen">Homecoming queen</a> Pat Nelson appears on a stage shortly after receiving a trophy cup. She is being kissed on the check by an unidentified male. Other individuals stand in the background. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-6-8 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1953 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 12.1 x 16.5 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-6-8 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Kappa Delta Homecoming lawn display, ""Dig that Crazy Tiger,"" 1953 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lawn+display">Lawn display</a> A three-dimensional steam shovel resembling the illustration from a children's book is scooping up a tiger in its bucket. The steam shovel has a smiling face painted on one end and one side is labeled, "" ISC Destruction Co."" Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1651-6-7 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1953 2007-09 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. 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