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Rare and fascinating 1941 college yearbook titled "The Pedagogue" from New York State College (likely the New York State College for Teachers, now SUNY Albany), published just months before the United States entered World War II — making this a truly historic snapshot of American campus life on the eve of the war.
Highlights:
Heavily signed throughout with personal dedications, messages, and notes from classmates covering multiple pages
Artistic theme of "Hands Guiding..." with striking Art Deco-style photography and design — very sophisticated for its era
Features the Edward Eldred Potter Club (fraternity) with members listed for classes of 1941, 1942, and 1943
Gamma Kappa Phi sorority pages with member portraits and signed inscriptions
Interfraternity Council section with photos and signed dedications
Local 1941 advertisements from Albany-area businesses including Herzog & Vernoy Fuel, Norman's Kill Farm Dairy, Pine Hills Pharmacy — a wonderful time capsule of local commerce
Features "Queen Duff '42" — a charming profile of a beloved campus personality
Beautiful black and white portrait photography throughout
Physical condition: Cover shows age-appropriate wear. Interior pages clean and intact with extensive signatures in ink.
Format: Hardcover yearbook
Year: 1941
Origin: Albany, New York, USA
Language: English
