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Jumbo (Yearbook)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1916

Biography

Abstract:

The Jumbo is the yearbook of the undergraduate colleges of Tufts University. It has been published annually since 1916, though the the title "The Jumbo" was first used for the 1917 edition. Over the years it has been known alternately as the Jumbo Book or simply Jumbo. In later years the yearbooks are often untitled.

The Jumbo is the yearbook of the undergraduate colleges of Tufts University. It has been published annually since 1916, though the the title "The Jumbo" was first used for the 1917 edition. Over the years it has been known alternately as the Jumbo Book or simply Jumbo. In later years the yearbooks are often untitled.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

The Jumbo Yearbook

 Collection
Call Number: UP024
Scope and Contents

This collection contains copies of the annual Jumbo beginning in 1917, as well as a Tufts yearbook from 1916 (not officially titled "The Jumbo," but in the same tradition.) The Jumbo appeared only sporadically at first, in 1922, 1925, and 1928, and thereafter appeared annually. Starting in 2012 it was published as the Senior Memory Book.

Dates: 1916 -- 2021

The Jumbo Yearbook Records

 Collection
Call Number: UA065
Scope and Contents

This collection contains original photographs used in the annual production of the Jumbo Book. For some years there are senior portraits only, and for others there are candid shots as well. It also includes a special centennial edition.

Dates: 1952 -- 2005; Majority of material found within 2001 -- 2005