In 1987-89, a group of Nabors led by founder Sam Ridlen teamed up to compile a complete Nabor House history for its 50th anniversary celebration in 1989. The results was a 209-page history published as "An Idea and An Ideal: Nabor House Fraternity 1939-1989," by Sam Ridlen. Below is the index of that book. 

An Idea and An Ideal: Nabor House Fraternity 1939-1989

Preface: Not Just Another Fraternity

This Book, Acknowledgements by Sam Ridlen

An Idea is Born

The Idea is Implemented

An Ideal Takes Shape

The Founders

The Charter Members

1939-40: New House, New Members

The Prewar years

The War Period

Honorary Members

The Idea and the Ideal Return

The Rest of the 1940s

Incorporation

The Decade of the 1950s

First U of I Men's Cooperative

The 1960s: A Busy Decade

1002 South Lincoln: A Dream Comes True

Associate Members

Constitution and By-Laws

Development and Insignia

Loy-Reinerd Memorial Library

Campus Unrest Ushers in the 1970s

Membership and Pledge Qualifications

The Fifth Decade

Pledge Walkout

Big Brother Program / Big & Lil' Sister Program

Founders' Days / Participation in Men's Independent Association

Life Membership and Dues / Newsletter

Church and Community Activities

Scholastic Achievements

Good Nabor Alumni Award

The Lighter Side

The Quest is Never Over