Timeline: 1911-1920

1911

• In memory of Coe founder T.M. Sinclair, the Sinclair family funds Sinclair Memorial Chapel, building dedicated on June 11.

• The first Colonial Ball, to celebrate the birthday of George Washington; organized by Mabel Lee as an all girls banquet and dance.

1913

• Year of the 1000% football team; team goes entire season without being scored upon.

• Coe holds its first annual Homecoming, for the Coe vs. Cornell football game (which ends in 0-0 tie).

1914

• The year of the famous Point-A-Minute football team. Moray Eby's first year of coaching.

1915

• The west wing of Voorhess Hall is completed, designed to be-and remains-an all female residence hall.

1916

• William Jennings Bryan speaks at Coe.

• Successful completion of $1,000,000 endowment campaign.

1917

• A pipe organ is built and installed in Sinclair Memorial Chapel with gift from Mrs. Caroline C. Sinclair.

• President John Marquis attempts to resign in June after being elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Home Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church; he agrees to remain president, making as many trips to the campus as he can.

1918

• The east wing (along 13th street) of Voorhess Hall is finished. 

• Helen Esther Roberts, a freshman from Strawberry Point, passed away in Voorhees Hall, a victim of the Spanism influenza epidemic.

1919

• Leander Clark College, under financial strains, consolidates with Coe College.

• First appearance in the Cosmos of "Teasing the Cat," a humorous verse column by ScOoP.

1920

• In January Coe reopens after a four-week vacation; school forced to close due to coal shortage.

• Harry Morehouse Gage is appointed as Coe's 6th president.

Forward: 1921 to 1930
Back: 1901 to 1910