Vintage 1973 DePauw University Mirage Yearbook Greencastle Indiana Hardcover For Sale

Vintage 1973 MIRAGE Yearbook – DePauw University – Greencastle, Indiana – Original Hardcover

Offered for sale is an original 1973 edition ofThe Mirage, the annual university yearbook published for DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

This vintage hardcover yearbook captures college life during the early 1970s, featuring hundreds of black-and-white photographs, student portraits, campus activities, Greek life, athletics, and thought-provoking editorial content reflecting the social and cultural changes of the era.

Yearbook Details

• Title: The Mirage

• Year: 1973

• University: DePauw University

• Location: Greencastle, Indiana

• Binding: Original illustrated hardcover

• Cover: Bright red/orange with bold black photographic artwork

• Pages: 256 numbered pages

• Language: Paragon Yearbooks (identified by the printed logo)

Contents and Highlights

This yearbook features extensive coverage of DePauw University during the 1972–1973 academic year, including:

• Student life, campus traditions, and everyday college activities

• Student portraits, organizations, and university events

• Fraternities, sororities, and Greek life, including Delta Chi and Delta Delta Delta

• Athletic programs, sporting events, and recreational activities

• Campus buildings, architecture, and historic photographs of articles, creative writing, poetry, and artistic photography

• Local businesses and vintage advertising

• Student perspectives on political and social issues of the early 1970s

Interesting Historical Content

Unlike many traditional college yearbooks, this edition includes substantial editorial and documentary-style content examining contemporary campus culture.

One particularly interesting article, \"Another DePauw Farce?\" by Nancy Ebe, discusses women\'s liberation, gender equality, and the changing roles of women in university life.

Other sections explore student politics, Greek life, campus organizations, and the broader cultural atmosphere of the early 1970s.

The yearbook also features artistic black-and-white photography, creative page layouts, and a distinctive red-and-black cover design.

Condition – Vintage Pre-Owned

This original 1973 yearbook is in very good overall vintage condition based on its appearance.

• Original hardcover retains its bright red/orange color and distinctive black artwork.

• Front cover displays well, with minor surface and edge wear consistent with age.

• Spine appears intact, with clearly legible lettering.

• Interior pages appear clean and well preserved in the photographed photographs and printed text remain clear and legible.

• Minor age-related toning and occasional handling wear may be present.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the item description and show the exact yearbook being offered.

Collector and Historical Interest

An appealing piece of DePauw University history, this yearbook is ideal for alumni, former students, university memorabilia collectors, Indiana history enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage college publications.

Its combination of campus photography, social commentary, Greek life coverage, and distinctive 1970s graphic design makes it an interesting historical record of American college life.

You will receive the exact original 1973 DePauw University Mirage yearbook shown in the photographs.