This collection includes digital copies of Taylor University's yearbook.
The first yearbook for Taylor University was published by the Senior Class of Taylor University in 1898 as The Gem. Yearbooks were published biennially from 1901-1921. A special yearbook-style publication called Cosmo was published in 1916 and was affiliated with the schools newspaper, The Echo, and issued by the Senior Classes.
A Taylor University yearbook has been published annually since 1921 with the exception of 1943 and 1944, when it was published as the Gem-Echo, a combination of the student newspaper and yearbook.
The yearbook was known as The Gem from 1898-1962 with the exception of 1905 when it was named Le Fleuron. In 1963, the name changed to Ilium, which is the current title.
Historical Context Statement
The Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections of Taylor University makes a variety of historical materials publicly available to the Taylor community, scholarly researchers, and the general public. Some of these materials may include content (e.g., images, negative stereotypes, language) that viewers find objectionable for any number of reasons. It is important for viewers to consider the time period and historical context in which the materials were created when consulting historical materials.
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Ilium 1992
Taylor University
The 1992 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: Outstanding in Our Field
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Ilium 1991
Taylor University
The 1991 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: Timeless Tradition
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Ilium 1990
Taylor University
The 1990 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: Close Quarters
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Ilium 1989
Taylor University
The 1989 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: An Inner and Outer Awareness
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Ilium 1985
Taylor University
The 1985 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: "And This is the Best Time of Your Life"
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Ilium 1984
Taylor University
The 1984 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: Growing Pains
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Ilium 1983
Taylor University
The1983 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: Focusing In
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Ilium 1982
Taylor University
The 1982 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: "Quote Unquote"
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Ilium 1981
Taylor University
The 1981 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: "For even as the body is one, and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ." 1 Corinthians 12:12
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Ilium 1980
Taylor University
The 1980 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Theme: Why Taylor?
