1913 Liber Brunensis Brown University yearbook Olympic Gold, Bronze Norman Taber

Description: This is the 1923 Liber Brunensis, the yearbook of Brown University. It features photos of graduates as well as photos of member of fraternities and other organizations. Norman Stephen Taber, an Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist, is featured on page 132 as a graduate, page 181 running against Cornell, page 191 and 193 as member of Varsity Track team, page 195 as member of Relay Team, on page 196 as member of Cross Country Team, and page 237 as President of Brown Christian Society. Norman Stephen Taber (September 3, 1891 – July 15, 1952) was an American middle distance runner. He was the first amateur runner to surpass Walter George's professional record in the mile, set nearly 30 years previously. He also won a bronze medal over 1500 m and a gold medal in the team 3000 m at the Olympic Games in the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Taber emerged as a top runner in 1910 when he finished third in IC4A championship mile for Brown University. Missing the 1911 season, he re-emerged in 1912, finishing sixth in the IC4A cross country, then surprising many by tying mile record holder John Paul Jones over that distance at the IC4A championships.The yearbook is in good condition. There is no writing in the book. The hinges just beginning to crack. There are no loose or missing pages. There is some foxing. It measures 9.75" x 7.75" and has a brown cover with photo of bell tower. The book has 287 pages, plus 43 pages of advertisements. .

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