Willamette University Ephemera Appraisal

1924 Willamette University 'The Wallulah' Yearbook

This is a 1924 edition of 'The Wallulah,' the annual yearbook for Willamette University located in Salem, Oregon. The book features a hardbound cover in a deep charcoal or black faux-leather (likely buckram or a similar period-appropriate textured cloth) with an embossed, pebble-grain finish. The front cover is elaborately decorated with two recessed, metallic-finished medallions in a brass or bronze tone. The upper medallion is an elongated hexagonal shape with 'The Wallulah 1924' in stylized, raised art deco/gothic hybrid lettering, surrounded by a debossed geometric border with textured corner infills. In the lower right corner, a circular seal medallion features the official Willamette University crest, including the university name and its location. The cover construction shows blind-stamped line borders framing the composition. In terms of condition, there is visible edge wear and rubbing along the spine and corners, typical for an archival object over 100 years old. There is minor surface scuffing and dust accumulation in the embossed crevices. The binding appears intact based on the laying flat position, though some fraying is evident at the leftmost hinge. Such items provide significant genealogical and historical insight through period photographs, faculty rosters, and social commentary from the early 20th century.