Yearbooks (1898-Present)

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.

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The Gem 1947

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The 1947 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Theme: The Dawn of a New Century

Dedicated to Dr. Milo A. Rediger
The Gem-Echo 1946-1947

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During the 1946-1947 academic year, the yearbook and student newspaper were combined into a serial publication called the Gem-Echo.
The Gem 1946

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The 1946 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

This is the Centennial Edition of The Gem. This volume is dedicated to the memory of Bishop William Taylor.
The Gem 1945

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The 1945 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated in honor of those who, in Christ-like manner, have accepted His call to tread the sin-darkened paths of human habitation to take the message of gospel light and radiant hope to perishing souls.
The Gem-Echo 1942-1943

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During the 1942-1943 academic year, the yearbook and student newspaper were combined into a serial publication called the Gem-Echo.
The Gem 1942

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The1942 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Theme: "Stands her towers seen far distant"

Dedicated to Miss Olive May Draper
The Gem 1941

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The 1941 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. Jacobs
The Gem 1940

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The 1940 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to the seniors of 1940
The Gem 1939

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The 1939 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Vayhinger
The Gem 1938

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The 1938 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to the student body of Taylor University
The Gem 1937

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The 1937 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Professor George Fenstermacher
The Gem 1936

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The 1936 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dean J. Arthur Howard
The Gem 1935

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The 1935 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Burt Wilmot Ayres
The Gem 1934

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The 1934 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to President Robert Lee Stuart
The Gem 1933

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The 1933 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Mrs. Ella Magee
The Gem 1932

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The 1932 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to the recognition of the unselfish and devoted service of true taylorites, whose efforts have advanced this institution to its present position, and in whom we have faith for the future
The Gem 1931

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The 1931 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to that spirit of Christian world conquest which impelled Bishop William Taylor in all his travel and labor, which has urged forward many graduates of Taylor University who are now laboring in foreign countries, and which is even now a potent influence among the students of this school.
The Gem 1930

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The 1930 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to T.H.Maytag
The Gem 1929

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The 1929 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Barton Rees Pogue
The Gem 1928

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The 1928 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Herbert Thomas Blodgett, Professor of Science
The Gem 1927

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The 1927 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. John Paul
The Gem 1926

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The 1926 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedication: In dedicating this volume to the "Bigger and Better Taylor," we include every student from 1846 to 1926. In the eighty years of her existence, Taylor has achieved the highest in every field, and her alumni circle the globe, proclaiming that "Christ Lives and Reigns." To these true sons and daughters, to her splendid faculty, to her devoted students, and to her hallowed halls, we respectfully dedicate this volume. May it honor Taylor.
The Gem 1925

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The 1925 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. Burt W. Ayres
The Gem 1924

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The 1924 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Bishop William Taylor
The Gem 1923

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The 1923 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. Newton Wray