{"id":6809,"date":"2013-01-09T14:11:55","date_gmt":"2013-01-09T14:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/sc\/archives\/faq\/faqtraditions\/"},"modified":"2022-10-11T11:21:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T16:21:35","slug":"faqtraditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/sc\/archives\/faq\/faqtraditions\/","title":{"rendered":"University Archives: Resource Guide to University Traditions and Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Homecoming<\/p>\n

Homecoming corn monument constructed by engineering students, 1921<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This guide describes materials that pertain to University of Iowa traditions. Except where otherwise noted, these materials are available in the University of Iowa Archives, Department of Special Collections. RG numbers refer to the described collection’s record group number.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about our holdings, please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n

Alumni magazines<\/strong>, including The Iowa Alumnus<\/em> (1903-1925), The Iowa Alumni Review<\/em> (1947-1993), The Iowa Alumni Quarterly<\/em> (1993-2000), and The Iowa Alumni Magazine<\/em> (2000- ). Back issues of all alumni publications, with the exception of the most recent five years, are available online as part of the Iowa Digital Library<\/a>. RG 01.0009.002.<\/p>\n

Barnhart, Cornelia Mallett.<\/strong> “Old Gold.” Palimpsest 28 (May 1947): 144-149. About the school colors (black and gold) and song. Main Library.<\/p>\n

Connors, Timothy.<\/strong> “Big Bird Faces 50.” Iowa Alumni Quarterly 50, no. 3 (autumn 1997): 28-31, illus. About mascot Herky the Hawk.<\/p>\n

Staub, Herbert K.<\/strong> Price Guide to Iowa Homecoming Badges . Edited and with photography by Phillip M. Pollack. Coralville, Iowa: Iowa Homecoming Badges, 1991. 2d ed. 90 pp., illus. Archives.<\/p>\n

Strub, Sean O.<\/strong> University of Iowa Homecoming Badges and Forgotten Traditions: A Pictorial Chronology<\/em> . Coralville, Iowa: Courier Printing, 1975. 58 pp., illus. Main; Iowa Authors; Archives.<\/p>\n

Hawkeye<\/em> annual.<\/strong> The University of Iowa’s yearbook chronicled campus life from 1892 until 1992, and includes photographs of many traditional events, such as Homecoming and the College of Engineering’s annual MECCA Ball. There is an online index to photographs<\/a> of individuals for the 1893 to 1942 editions. RG 02.0010.001.<\/p>\n

Homecoming badge collection. <\/strong>A collection dating from 1924 to the present is on display in the lobby of the Iowa House, Iowa Memorial Union.<\/p>\n

Publications.<\/strong> University-produced publications often include references to campus traditions. Titles of over 200 such publications may be searched in the University Serials and Journals Collection<\/a> (RG 01.0009.002).<\/p>\n

Records of the Office of Student Life<\/a>.<\/strong> Includes records pertaining to Homecoming activities, 1970-1988. RG 24.0012.001.<\/p>\n

Subject Vertical Files<\/a><\/strong>. The Archives’ subject files include information in the ‘Traditions’ category. RG 01.0015.005.<\/p>\n

University of Iowa Songs. <\/strong><\/em>Compiled by Staff and Circle, honorary senior society for women. New York: Hinds, Hayden, and Eldredge, 1921. 125 pp. Archives.<\/p>\n

University of Iowa noted song lyrics<\/strong> are below. Also visit the Music Memories<\/strong><\/a> page of the University of Iowa Alumni Association’s Web site to hear some of the songs.<\/p>\n

Alma Mater, Iowa
\nBy Gene Mills, College of Engineering, class of 1947; composed in 1960<\/strong>
\nAlso known as “The Hawkeye Hymn” and “The Iowa Alumni Song”
\nCome all alums of Iowa, and blend your voices true;
\nSing praises to our Alma Mater, as good Hawkeyes do.
\nLet’s keep within our hearts a fire to magnify her fame;
\nBring credit to these noble halls where glory and honor reign.
\nThe day is near when comrades here will bid farewell and part;
\nBut each Hawkeye carries on, thy spirit in his heart.
\nOh! Iowa, Iowa, we drink a toast to you;
\nWe pledge our everlasting love for dear old Iowa U.
\nAlma Mater, Iowa.<\/p>\n

Iowa Fight Song
\nBy Meredith Willson; composed in 1950<\/strong>
\nThe word is “Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,”
\nLet every loyal Iowan sing;
\nThe word is “Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,”
\nUntil the walls and rafters ring (rah! rah!)
\nCome on and cheer, cheer, cheer for IOWA,
\nCome on and cheer until you hear the final gun.
\nThe word is “Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,”
\nUntil the game is won.<\/p>\n

The Old Gold Hymn
\nBy John Carl Parish, College of Liberal Arts, class of 1905
\nSet to the tune of “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms”<\/strong>
\nO, Iowa, calm and secure on thy hill
\nLooking down on the river below,
\nWith a dignity born of the dominant will
\nOf the men that have lived long ago,
\nO, heir of the glory of pioneer days,
\nLet thy spirit be proud as of old,
\nFor thou shalt find blessing and honor and praise
\nIn the daughters and sons of Old Gold.<\/p>\n

We shall sing and be glad with the days as they fly
\nIn the time that we spend in thy halls,
\nAnd in sadness we’ll part when the days have gone by
\nAnd the path turns away from thy walls.
\nTill the waters no more in thy river shall run
\nTill the stars in the heavens grow cold
\nWe shall sing of the glory and fame thou hast won
\nAnd the love that we bear for Old Gold.<\/p>\n

On, Iowa
\nBy W.R. Law, College of Law, class of 1904<\/strong>
\nOn, Iowa, proudly at the fore,
\nOn, Iowa, on forever more,
\nEv’ry loyal son will give a rousing toast to you,
\nEv’ry local daughter loves you true,
\nOn, Iowa, with your wealth untold,
\nA heritage to us you did unfold,
\nLove of family, love of friend,
\nLove of country, too, makes us proud for what you stand,
\nOur dear Old Gold.<\/p>\n

Roll Along Iowa<\/strong>
\nRoll along, Iowa, Roll down the field,
\nOn to victory!
\nRoll along, Iowa, Don’t ever yield,
\nAlways a winner be!
\nGet that ball, Give your all,
\nFor dear Old Gold,
\nRaise her banner high!
\nWith firm endeavor,
\nRoll on forever, U of I.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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