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Alpha Gamma Delta lawn display, ""Bringing Home the Game"", Homecoming, 1948

Alpha Gamma Delta lawn display, ""Bringing Home the Game"", Homecoming, 1948

Alpha Gamma Delta, Rho Chapter's lawn display, first place winner in the sorority division, shows a buffalo being dragged by an Iowa State football player. Another player is seated at the opening of a tepee and two other players are sitting on the…
0110. Soil-Building Practices in the 1940 AAA Program As They Apply To Iowa

0110. Soil-Building Practices in the 1940 AAA Program As They Apply To Iowa

The AAA program for 1940 places increased emphasis upon the conservation and improvement of the soil resources of the nation. The docket for the North Central Region, including Iowa, lists a large number of practices which can be followed by…
Winners of the Homecoming Bike Race, 1953

Winners of the Homecoming Bike Race, 1953

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…
Winners of the Homecoming Bike Race, 1953

Winners of the Homecoming Bike Race, 1953

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…
Theta Delta Chi Homecoming lawn display, ""Jayhawk,"" 1950

Theta Delta Chi Homecoming lawn display, ""Jayhawk,"" 1950

The Theta Delta Chi, Beta Deuteron Chapter, lawn display is located on the front lawn of their house. The central figure of the display depicts the head, arms and torso of a muscular male. The lower part of the figure tapers to a cyclone shape. On…
Theta Delta Chi Homecoming lawn display, ""Jayhawk,"" 1950

Theta Delta Chi Homecoming lawn display, ""Jayhawk,"" 1950

The Theta Delta Chi, Beta Deuteron Chapter, lawn display is located on the front lawn of their house. The central figure of the display depicts the head, arms and torso of a muscular male. The lower part of the figure tapers to a cyclone shape. On…
Phi Delta Theta Homecoming lawn display, ""Buffalo's just our meat,""  1952

Phi Delta Theta Homecoming lawn display, ""Buffalo's just our meat,"" 1952

Two large cut out figures that resemble Pogo Possum and Albert the Alligator from the comic strip Pogo dominate this display along with three smaller pig figures. The alligator figure is carrying a knife and fork. The possum figure is sharpening a…
Phi Delta Theta Homecoming lawn display, ""Buffalo's just our meat,""  1952

Phi Delta Theta Homecoming lawn display, ""Buffalo's just our meat,"" 1952

Two large cut out figures that resemble Pogo Possum and Albert the Alligator from the comic strip Pogo dominate this display along with three smaller pig figures. The alligator figure is carrying a knife and fork. The possum figure is sharpening a…
Homecoming Queen candidates, posing near railroad tracks, Homecoming, 1950

Homecoming Queen candidates, posing near railroad tracks, Homecoming, 1950

The 1950 homecoming queen candidates are posing in front of a railroad track. They are front row (left to right): Janet Green, Sac City; Rita Dunn (Queen), Sioux City; Betty Skyberg (Attendant), Canton, SD; Back row (left to right): Pat Binder,…
Homecoming Queen candidates, posing near railroad tracks, Homecoming, 1950

Homecoming Queen candidates, posing near railroad tracks, Homecoming, 1950

The 1950 homecoming queen candidates are posing in front of a railroad track. They are front row (left to right): Janet Green, Sac City; Rita Dunn (Queen), Sioux City; Betty Skyberg (Attendant), Canton, SD; Back row (left to right): Pat Binder,…