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Scrapbook (1940-1941), Taylor University Jan 1940

Scrapbook (1940-1941), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

Loose pages from an unknown scrapbook. Features photographs of campus events. Probably assembled by a student.


Scrapbook (1938-1940), Taylor University Jan 1938

Scrapbook (1938-1940), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

Student scrapbook, covering the years 1938 through 1940. The most commonly photographed person appears to be Gwendolyn Ruth Niebel, and it is most probable the scrapbook belonged to her. She was a student from 1937-1940 and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Education. Her hometown was Dunkirk, New York. She was an active part of the Cheerleading Team, belonged to the Philalethean Literary Society, Mnanka Debate Club, Vesper Choir, and Education Club.


Photographs (1935), Taylor University Jan 1935

Photographs (1935), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

A scrapbook of photographs from the 1934-1935 academic year at Taylor University. There are no formal photographs, they are mostly from student activities and events including Youth Conference and Abraham Lincoln's birthday celebration, as well as pictures from around campus.

The album is not dated, however, photographs all match the 1934-1935 academic year and events detailed in the 1935 Gem.


Scrapbook (1928-1930), Taylor University Jan 1928

Scrapbook (1928-1930), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

Scrapbook made by Taylor University Student Lucille M. Jones during 1928 through her senior year in 1930. It is a themed scrapbook, formatted under the title “Friendship Memories of School Days” and contains various sections dedicated to specific parts of the academic experience. The scrapbook contains various clippings from Taylor University Publications as well as various mementos and souvenirs taken from campus events. It appears she started the book in 1928 on later pages, ran out of room, and put some of her senior year mementos at the front. Due to the non linear dates on certain pages it can …


Scrapbook (1926), Taylor University Jan 1926

Scrapbook (1926), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

Scrapbook by unknown author features mostly photos from the 1926 yearbook. Unlike other scrapbooks these are photographs rather than clippings from University publications. It does not contain all the yearbook’s photos, but was probably assembled by someone who worked with the yearbook or had access to the negatives.

One formal photograph (with people seated) appears to be a fraction of the Expression department. Perhaps related to English.


Scrapbook (1924-1925), Taylor University Jan 1925

Scrapbook (1924-1925), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

“This book was given to Taylor University Archives by Ross J. Mc Lennan, a Taylor graduate who had been in Dr. George Evan’s classes. Dr. George Evans is the father of Dr. Harlowe Evans, who taught at Taylor and also served on the Board of Trustees.” -acquisition note

McLennan entered Taylor in 1937 as a Freshman. He worked in the library and also repaired shoes for people on campus. It is not clear why he has a scrapbook with images from the year 1925. The scrapbook features photos found in the yearbook, so it is possible that he either assembled …


Scrapbook (1915), Taylor University Jan 1915

Scrapbook (1915), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

Loose pages from an unknown scrapbook. Most photographs are of students, faculty, and families. Donated by Charles Jennings, a 1925 graduate. He may have assembled the photos from various years previous to his time as a student, though it is more probable that a student at the time assembled the pages. There are no names or labels on any of the pictures.


Scrapbook (1907-1935), Taylor University Jan 1907

Scrapbook (1907-1935), Taylor University

Heritage Scrapbooks

This scrapbook features an enormous collection of programs from campus events at Taylor University from 1907-1935. In addition, it contains several articles of interest from various University Publications, but also includes publications from student organizations such as the literary societies. Probably compiled by faculty, staff, or a spouse of one, it focuses primarily on senior performances, commencement, oratorical and vocal contests, and expression, theatre, and music related performances.