1909 \"The Ninety-Nine Hymnal\" – Dartmouth College Class of 1899 For Sale

1909 "The Ninety-Nine Hymnal" – Dartmouth College Class of 1899

This is a rare, privately printed copy of "The Ninety-Nine Hymnal: Some Campus Songs - Secular and Sacred", produced specifically for the Tenth Reunion of the Dartmouth College Class of 1899, held in June 1909.

Description

This booklet offers a unique, intimate look at the collegiate culture and traditions of the late 19th-century Dartmouth experience:

Historical Significance: The volume was printed in a strictly limited edition of only 200 copies; this specific booklet is numbered 80.

Content: It contains a collection of "secular and sacred" campus songs, including lyrics and historical notes on the origins of various college songs and "yells".

Reflective Commentary: The introduction, titled "A Word, Before You Go Further," provides a nostalgic look back at the "golden past" and the spirit of the class, asking for "charity" from any non-class members who might view the content.

Collector Appeal: Beyond the lyrics, the book serves as an archival piece of early 20th-century American university life, featuring detailed indices of first lines for both songs and traditional college cheers.

Condition & Details

Date: June 1909

Publisher: Privately printed for the Class of 1899, Dartmouth College