Value of old college yearbooks?

[laurafergie]

The best place to read up on book conditions and terms is on the ebay Bookseller forum board. Click into it, and look at the right hand side and there is a ton of info.

Also this is very good and organized: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/TextToHtml?t=Glossary&h=x&f=glossary.htm

If you want to get a decent price for your yearbooks, you will have to describe them correctly. The price I quoted for your Lucky Bag, is top price.

As far as smell, it is a fault and would have to be disclosed.

The best trick is to have a plastic storage box with clean kitty litter and place the book inside the closed box after you have cleaned it. (These kinds of books can just be wiped down with a slightly damp cloth - front and back boards, top, bottom and side of fore edge and inside covers.) Leave the book in the box a few days and the smell will probably go away.

Also make sure you note any inscriptions and talk about the old ads in the rear.

Again, I would wait to sell until closer to Christmas. Ebay is slow right now.

 

[CowboyCO]

Found this online about class of 1938

United States Naval Academy Class of 1938 Returns for 70th Reunion

Returning to Annapolis, the Class of 1938 celebrated their 70th reunion from the U.S. Naval Academy, 1 - 4 June 2008. Many activities were enjoyed by the 36 guests including a Memorial Service at the Chapel.

The entering Class of 1938 arrived at the Academy in the summer of 1934 with 607 plebes. During their years at the Academy they witnessed Navy win eight out of nine football games in 1934. Admiral Maurice “Mike” H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) notes in the Class History that “The big victory was beating Army for the first time in 13 years, 3-0.”

Upon graduating on 2 June 1938, 438 midshipmen were commissioned into the following services: 388 Navy, 26 Marine Corps and one in the U.S. Army (Philippine Constabulary). ADM Rindskopf notes in the “Class History” that “President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the diplomas. He said, ‘You graduate with the certification by the government of the United States that you are gentlemen and the fact that you have been able to graduate at all proves that you are scholars. I want you to prove that you have another qualification—that you are also thoroughgoing, up-to-date intelligent American citizens. I congratulate you on your graduation. Your commander-in-chief is proud of you.’

At this reunion marking 70 years after their graduation, there are 42 living graduates and approximately 80 spouses and widows.

The Class of 1938 quickly rose to leadership roles and served in senior positions during and after World War II; 11 became four star admirals; 25 became vice admirals and 27 reached the grade of rear admiral. Many of the class made sacrifices and contributions during the war giving their lives to serving their country with thoroughness, intelligence, integrity, duty and honor.

The Class of 1938 continued to defend and support the U.S. through the Korean, Vietnam and Cold wars. The Class is highly decorated receiving 26 Navy Crosses; 65 Silver Star Medals; 25 Purple Hearts; and two POW Medal. Additionally, many of the Class continued to demonstrate their leadership through business contributions and contributions to their Alma Mater. Among many accomplishments, Rear Admiral Robert W. McNitt, USN (Ret.) was Dean of Admissions at USNA when women were being integrated into the Brigade. He was also chairman of the Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees and a 2003 Distinguished Graduate. He continues to be closely associated with the Alumni Association. The Class President Rear Admiral Maurice H. Rindskopf, USNA (Ret.) had a remarkable career in submarines during WWII sinking 15 ships and damaging11 more. A 2007 Distinguished Graduate he continues to maintain strong ties to the Alumni Association.

Since graduating, the Class of 1938 has given wonderful philanthropic support to the Academy through the Alumni Association and Foundation over the years. Donors supported all elements of fundraising prior to and during the Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign and have continued their support post-Campaign. Additionally the Class has provided private dollar funds for athletics, academics, leadership, ethics and unrestricted programs. Further program support was donated to the Naval Academy Chapel Organ, the Ricketts Hall renovation, the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Renovation and Athletic Excellence.

 

[torinsmom]

Cool, thanks for that info!

Laurafergie--Thanks for all the helpful info. I will try the cat litter trick and see how it works. I may try listing that one buy it now for $100 and just see if it goes. If not, I won't be out anything. I could really use the money for my Disney fund.

Marsha

 

[Imzadi]

How about trying classmates.com? Those yearbooks are way too old for people in those years to be the type to be on line (probably,) but you may get a grandchild who may want to get the yearbook for their grandparent, or have for themselves as it would have a pic of their grandparent as a teen.