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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The Gem 1911
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The 1911 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Dedicated to Professor B. W. Ayres
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The Gem 1909
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The 1909 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Dedicated to Dr. Monroe Vayhinger and Mrs. Culla Vayhinger
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The Gem 1907
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The 1907 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Dedicated to T. W. Williams
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Le Fleuron 1905
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The 1905 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Dedicated to Dr. C. W. Winchester
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The Gem 1903
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The 1903 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Dedicated to John H. Shilling
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The Gem 1901
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The 1901 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Dedicated to Dr. Thaddeus C. Reade
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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
