Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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1930-Two volumes were produced when La Vie switched from a junior class publication to a se- nior one. decade. 1932-The maroon and gold cover sho wed the pop- ular art deco style. 1934-The design used the familiar 5 for State and the 34 as parts of gears and cogs. 1936-The Pennsylvania Dutch were honored with the cover design as well as the motif of the entire book 1937 -La Vie's Golden WERNCWER 1931-The construction of the new Recreation Building was one of the larger projects in this 1933 -Art deco was at its height during the early thirties and the design of La Vie reflected that style. 1935-The Mall Gates, a 'R V class gift from three years prior, became the entrance of the University. Anniversary was celebrat- ed a year early but the five birthday candles still burned. 1938 -A surrealistic Old Main as a separate entity fit in well with the na- tion's pre-World War II isolationism. 1940 -The Keystone shape was embossed on the dark green color to sym- bolize the Keystone State. 1942-The Nittany Lion cover only hinted at the war as Penn Staters pre- pared to fight in Europe. Years edition was delayed and it commemorated the students who gave their lives. campus. 1947-The dove and al- ive branch symbolized the peace achieved through the founding of the United Nations. years. 1949--The formation of permanent branc cam- puses showed that Univer- sity Park was the heart of the state. 1939-The University was ready to embark on a major building campaign as the 305 came to a close. 1941 -Lincoln and a freed sla ve are portrayed in the Henry Varnum Poor Frescoes in Old Main. 1951-A stylized La Vie was dedicated to the new football coach, Charles Rip Engle. 1943 - The patriotic Penn State At War issue was published by the few who were not interrupted 1946-Normal times re- turned to La Vie and the nation as patriotism was at an all-time high on 1948-The first appear- ance of the Nittany Lion Shrine showed how popu- lar it had become in five 1953-The first La Vie to have The Pennsylvania State University on it as the College was upgraded in status. 1955-The Centennial of the founding of Penn State was a special issue for La Vie and the University 95 v I c D ascetic.- a t ! 1957-The teal and fus- chia cover represented some of the most popular colors of the late fifties. , . sf 9 k. 1950-The Bell Tower of the 'tnew Old Main was compared to that of the ol Old Main to show the changes. 1952-This was the only cover totally in burlap and it greeted Milton Eisen- hower, our new University President. MR! IA HI 1958-The 1959-This austere cover experimented with whites, percentages of black and an accent color. 1954-The brick pattern on La Vie commemorated the building of the new student union building, the HUB 1956-Ceometric shapes were prominent on t e 5 cover as the fifties-look p031; hinted at the next decade- new Uni- versity Shield appeared along with a popular wooden puzzle that came LEVLM apart in sections. mmm mi: wuwu

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1900-The turn of the cen- tury brought a new vision to the College. This issue was dedicated to mathematics pro- fessor John Leete. 1901 - The book and its con- ten ts were dedicated to the studen ts of the land-grant col- lege and their efforts. 1902 - This odd-shaped look at the college and opened like a photo album. 1903- bl k The first in a series of d ac. and gold covers was edicated to French professor, Foster. 1904 -The first cover to have the college seal on it was dedicated to Charles Schwab, of auditorium fame. E?os-The college seal in- udes the date 1859, the first .Yzar of classes. That was later c anged to 1855, the year of t e charter. 1906-The first time a pic- ture was on the cover was also the first time Old Main was used in a list of many appearances. 3:07 - The Board of Trustees thSFOVed the date change in V' College seal to 1855 and La 1e shOWEd the alteration. 1908-The Nittany Lion, the new mascot for the col- lege, looked more like his Af- rican cousin than the Penn- sylvanian variety. h909s01d '81 Was printed in white on t 9 ing ?;Vy blue cover combin- I'ee traditions at once. Main, as a draw- book was a panoramic 1910-The first real leather cover greeted the newly-ap- poin ted College Presiden t, Dr. Edwin Sparks. 1911 - The keystone shape, a symbol for the state of Penn- sylvania, was embossed on this leather cover. 1920-The signing of the Peace Treaty in France was celebrated world- wide and La Vie was dedicated to this peace. 1921-The Roaring Twen- ties were in full swing when this issue was dedicated to President Edwin Sparks. 1912 - The green-hued leather was appropriate to the dedication to Dr. Armsby, Di- rector of the Agricultural Ex- periment Station. 1913-This issue was dedi- cated to the chaplain of the college and Dean of the School of Language and Liter- ature, Benjamin Gill. 1922-The ornately grained cover showed the early twen- ties to be an era of prosperity for the college. 1923-The maroon and gold cover scrolled the name of the book, the year and the college name. 1914-0nce again, a green color was used to help dedi- cate the issue to William Buckhout, professor of botany. 1915 -The view of Old Main was from a building lat- er to be named for the person dedicated by this issue, Dr. J. H. Willard. 1916-The title of the book, the college seal and the year appeared to be engra ved on a piece of wood on this cover. 1917-The jaws of the Nit- tany Lion clutched a sign on a book disturbed by the War to End All Wars. 1924 -Lady Liberty and her shining torch were on the cover of this book dedicated to Fred Pattee, author of our Alma Mater. 1925-The head of the Nit- tany Lion was in gold on a green background and was a repeat dedication to Dr. Willard. 1926-The Nittany Lion roamed the cover of this year, in copper no less. It was not until later that the Lion's look was changed. 1927-Diamond shapes were prevalent in this is- sue, dedicated to Dr. Boucke, professor of economics. 1918-The Mall Gates and the elm trees graced the cover that was dedicated to Arthur Holmes, Dean of Faculty. 1919 -As the war neared the end, this issue was dedicated to the men who gave their lives in the armed forces. 1928-11 gold embossed Benjamin Franklin graced the cover, and words of Franklin's wisdom were found inside. 1929-The medieval hel- met and shield design greeted the new college president, Ralph Dorn Hetzel.

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1960-The new decade brought the end to both Ei- senhower presidencies and a new challenge. i961-The start of the afgnedilhyears and years row and ch the University. ange for 1962-The large 62 in the design had to be point- ed out to the unobservant. 11963-Referred to as the psychedelic one, this cave; Presented sixties Well. the early 1964-The simple design honored a nation in mourning over the assassi- nation of President Kennedy. 1?;5x7'he 75th Anni- low y of the first issue al- 9 La Vie to provide another 5 . Penal lo Penn State. 0k at 1966-The bolder cover showed that La Vie was moving towards the next anniversary in style. IU 010. Nittany Lion m . fed the cover spit e Tamed popular de- 9 relocation of Bea- ver stadium, 1968 - The cover that still holds the record for the largest representation of La Vie. 9691 he shattered title our American that was tom by and war. 1970-The title was re- flected and distorted as the yearbook was falling out of favor with the students. 1971-As the Vietnam War dragged on, student interest dwindled in con- ventional establishments, such as La Vie. 1972-The design was a combination of the Bell Tower and abstract draw- ings of camera sh utters and people. 1973 -0ur last year as a funded student publica- tion raised man y questions about the future of La Vie. 1974 -During the fuel shortage, this year was re- ferred to as the lean year for both La Vie and the nation. 1975 -During this peri- od, the future of La Vie was as uncertain as the future of Nixon's presidency. 1976-The status quo seemed to be the story for La Vie as the nation pre- pared for the summer's Bicentennial. 1977 - The Nittan y Lion Mascot being passed up the stands made his first ap- pearance on a La Vie cover. 1978 -As the football team emerged as a perenni- aI powerhouse, the Nit- tany Lian gained national exposure. 1979-A combination of popular campus landmarks an the cover hinted at the theme a decade later. 1980-.4 simple cover was appropriate for a frus- trating year with the Iran hostages and a troubled economy. 1981--The beginning of the Reagan Era brought more conservatism back to the nation and to La Vie. 1982 --For two years in a row, Old Main was an the cover and would be two more times in this decade. 1983-The Nittany Li- ons' fitst National Cham- pianship made La Vie sales soar as the book sold out quickly. 1984-With format and content changes, La Vie became a college publica- tion with a national reputation. 1985--The Nittany Lion Mascot waved the Penn State flag proudly on this cover that celebrated the individual. 1986-The Elms an The Mall were in danger until the senior class donated money to replenish them. 1987-The Lions' second National Championship highlighted a year when the Nittany Lion was everywhere. 1988 -The Scholar repre- sented Pattee Library, the foundation of the Univer- sity's knowledge. 1989-The Centennial Edition of La Vie celebrat- ed the landmarks achieved by Penn State and La Vie. '15