Step back to 1889: a vivid snapshot of Penn’s graduating class and the life that shaped them.
This nonfiction volume presents the Record of the Class of ’89 from the University of Pennsylvania, offering portraits, names, and short glimpses into the paths these students pursued after four years on campus.
In these pages you’ll find the class officers and members, detailed notes on academic honors and extracurriculars, and a sense of the college world as it sounded, looked, and felt in the late 19th century. The edition also includes lists of graduating theses, club involvement, and early career directions, giving readers a tangible connection to a specific era of university life.
What you’ll experience
- Detailed class rosters, roles, and biographical notes that illuminate student achievements and campus participation
- Graduation theses topics spanning science, literature, engineering, and more
- Period photography, captions, and pages that evoke the look and feel of 1889 campus life
Ideal for:
- Readers of university history and campus culture
- Collectors of Penn memorabilia and 19th‑century yearbooks
- Anyone curious about student life, honors, and the beginnings of prominent careers