Yearbook from Angola High School in Indiana, 1914

Indiana Angola High School Yearbook

Non-Paper Memorabilia

A rare 1914 yearbook from Angola High School in northern Indiana, offering a textured view of small-town academic life in the pre-WWI Midwest. First Edition with rich photographic documentation, the volume captures the community’s scholastic, athletic, and social priorities during a transformative period in American secondary education. The inclusion of student humor, poems, and faculty write-ups gives insight into local character and generational voices on the eve of national and global upheaval. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white halftone photographs. 4to (approx. 11 x 8.5 in.). Photographic spreads feature student portraits, athletic teams, musical ensembles, and extracurricular groups, complemented by editorials and illustrated sections reflecting the values and aspirations of the senior class. These early yearbooks were not only keepsakes but civic documents, showing the evolution of youth culture and education before the rise of national media standardization. The presentation reflects the pride of a growing Midwestern town and the increasingly formalized role of high schools in shaping public identity. A visually engaging and historically resonant document from the dawn of modern American adolescence, capturing Indiana educational and community life with period charm and authenticity.General light edgewear and Very good.

Item #22138

Price: $125.00