Drake University Advertisement 1904 Des Moines

 

Here's a great look at Drake University in 1904. Check it out. Over 1500 students, and 109 faculty members.

The school was drawing men and women from the midwest for studies in Liberal Arts, Law, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, and Dentistry. Tuition wasn't mentioned. Just the suggestion that it was low.

(Published in the Des Moines Register. July 30, 1904)

Drake University Advertisement 1930

 

The Des Moines Register ran this advertisement for Drake University in its August 31, 1930 issue. It gives a great view of the campus and the observatory.

Fairies Dance At Drake University May Festival

(colorized image from Des Moines Register. May 16, 1915)

The annual May Festival held at the Drake University stadium featured many dancers and performances.

Performers in the Fairies Dance include: (left to right) Margaret Collins, Martha Knudson, and Martha Peterson.

The above picture shows the grounds at Highland Park's Seventh Annual May Festival. The Des Moines Register said it drew over 6,000 spectators.

Drake Bulldogs vs Iowa State Cyclones 1927

A scene showing the Drake Bulldogs and Iowa State Cyclones football game held at Drake's Stadium in 1927. Captain Bill Cook from Drake is running with the ball.