James Dean Signed 1948 High School Yearbook

A rare and moving 1948 yearbook from James Dean’s junior year at Fairmount High School in rural Indiana. Signed attractively by a 17-year-old Dean in blue ink alongside those of his classmates.

Signed “Jim Dean”. Dean has added his nickname “RACK” – a reference to his ability at billiards.

The yearbook also contains five photographs of James Dean:

A small individual shot among his classmates

As part of the F Club, denoting that Dean was a sports star

A lovely picture of the future screen star stood behind his drama mentor, Adeline Brookshire (Nall), in the junior class play. Poignantly called: Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

Again with Mrs Brookshire as part of the Thespian Society. Mrs Brookshire has added her signature

A photo of Jimmy among his basketball pals – who will carry his coffin seven years later

Photographs of Dean’s prom date, Edith Thomas

A large number of photos and signatures of students and teachers, including his basketball teammates and Mrs Brookshire (Nall).