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Title: Vintage January 1938 "The Tiger" Yearbook – Lewis and Clark High School (Spokane, WA)
Item Overview:
Up for sale is an original, rare mid-year edition of The Tiger yearbook from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, Washington, published in January 1938 by the Senior A Class. This softcover/thin-bound annual features a striking, classic late Art Deco geometric design on the cover and section dividers, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of 1930s graphic design, local Spokane history, or genealogy enthusiasts.
Features & Content:
- Era/Style: Beautiful late-period Art Deco illustrations and typography throughout.
- Local History: Captures the student body, class officers, faculty portraits (including long-time history teacher Thomas Teakle), and athletic sections.
- Rivalry & Sports: Includes a feature on the historic sports and cross-country rivalry between Lewis & Clark and North Central High School, including a photo of Coach McVay.
- Personal Touch: This copy originally belonged to a student named "Bill" and contains numerous authentic, handwritten signatures and well-wishes from classmates and staff from 1938 (including a playful note signed by Coach McVay).
Condition:
Good vintage condition for its age (nearly 90 years old). The book shows expected signs of shelf wear, including light fraying and softening along the edges of the paper cover and spine. The binding remains intact, and the interior pages are clean, crisp, and completely legible with normal age-toning. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition.
