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Drake Relays Parade, 1958, Sharon Hensen

Drake Relays Parade, 1958, Sharon Hensen

Sharon Hensen of the University of Texas, the 1958 Relays Queen, rides in the Drake Relays parade.
Drake Relays Parade, 1959

Drake Relays Parade, 1959

A float in the 1959 Drake Relays Parade of the RCA Dog. The float reads: "Another Golden Record for Drake Relays", to celebrate the Drake Relays' 50th (or Golden) Anniversary.
Drake Relays Parade, 1959, Jesse Owens

Drake Relays Parade, 1959, Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens poses with Relays Queen Mary Ann Harris at the 1959 Drake Relays Parade.
Drake Relays Parade, 1959, Jesse Owens.

Drake Relays Parade, 1959, Jesse Owens.

Jesse Owens attended many Drake Relays as an athlete, official and honored guest. Here he attends the 1959 Relays parade. Owens was voted Athlete of the First 50 Years of the Drake Relays.
Drake Relays Parade, 1959, Mary Ann Harris

Drake Relays Parade, 1959, Mary Ann Harris

Relays Queen Mary Ann Harris from the University of Nebraska rides in the Drake Relays Parade.
Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

A Don Quixote float prepares for the Drake Relays Parade at the Iowa State Capitol building.
Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

An unidentified student rides a float in a Drake Relays Parade. The float reads "Greatest Show on Earth: Drake Relays."
Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

A student drives a stagecoach on a float in a Drake Relays Parade.
Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

Drake Relays Parade, 1960s

A young Drake Relays Parade participant wears her warmest coat.
Drake Relays Parade, 1962, Catherine Remmel

Drake Relays Parade, 1962, Catherine Remmel

Relays Queen Catherine Remmel from the University of Arkansas rides in the Drake Relays Parade.
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