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 1922

Taylor University

The 1922 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Monroe Vayhinger
The Gem 1921

Taylor University

The 1921 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Thaddeus Constantine Reade
The Gem 1920

Taylor University - Upland

The 1922 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

To the friends of Taylor who have helped the University in the testing hours of its history and who we are assured will continue to give their encouragement, this Gem of 1920 is gratefully dedicated.
The Gem 1919

Taylor University

The 1919 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Professor Bertha Munro.
The Gem 1917

Taylor University

The 1917 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to the boys who enlisted
Cosmo 1916

Taylor University

The 1916 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to the Class of 1915
The Gem 1915

Taylor University

The 1915 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Professor George Shaw
The Gem 1913

Taylor University

The 1913 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. George W. Mooney
The Gem 1911

Taylor University

The 1911 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Professor B. W. Ayres
The Gem 1909

Taylor University

The 1909 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. Monroe Vayhinger and Mrs. Culla Vayhinger
The Gem 1907

Taylor University

The 1907 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to T. W. Williams
Le Fleuron 1905

Taylor University

The 1905 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. C. W. Winchester
The Gem 1903

Taylor University

The 1903 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to John H. Shilling
The Gem 1901

Taylor University

The 1901 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. Thaddeus C. Reade
The Gem 1898

Taylor University

The 1898 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

First yearbook published in the history of Taylor University.

Dedicated to Bishop William Taylor

Inscription: Sara Edwina Pittenger, Taylor University, Upland, Ind. June 8, 1898