1954 DeSoto Memphis State College Yearbook George Klein Wink Martindale Vintage
$ 12.68
Description
1954 DeSoto Memphis State College Yearbook George Klein Wink Martindale Vintage. Cover/Binding: Solid hardcover binding with minor shelf wear. Title: 1954 "DeSoto" Yearbook – Memphis State College (University of Memphis) Item Overview: Up for sale is an original, vintage 1954 edition of the DeSoto yearbook from Memphis State College (now known as the University of Memphis). This hardcover annual is a fantastic piece of mid-century Americana and standard college lore, featuring classic 1950s student life, sports, academics, and local Memphis advertising. Notable Features & Celebrity Sightings: George Klein (Freshman Class): Features an early student portrait of legendary Memphis DJ and Elvis Presley's close "Memphis Mafia" friend, George Klein, during his freshman year. Wink Martindale: Features the iconic future game show host (uniquely pictured on a television set graphics display rather than a traditional class photo). Forest Arnold: Prominently covers the historic 1953–1954 Tigers basketball season featuring the university's very first All-American basketball player. Condition: Cover/Binding: Solid hardcover binding with minor shelf wear. Interior Pages: Clean pages, crisp text, and vibrant black-and-white photography. No torn pages. Only found one student signature. Please review all included photos closely to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition. Shipped securely to prevent bending or corner damage during transit
