S. J. McKee Archives

Class of 1931 flag

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1931
Accession Number
1-2024
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Creator
Photograph by: Trinity Nylen
Description Level
Item
Series Number
16
Item Number
16.1.9b
Accession Number
1-2024
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1931
Physical Description
45" x 5'
Physical Condition
No visible deterioration
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1931 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of scarlet and black, as well as the class motto "Carpe Diem" ("Seize the day") below the image of a ship. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Notes
Loose translations for the class mottos were provided by Dr. Rosanne Gasse (Latin) and Dr. Steve Robinson (Greek), as well as from googling the mottos in October 2006. Description by Trinity Nylen/Jessica Old (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Subject Access
class flags
flags and banners
artifacts
artefacts
commencement
Graduation
student activities
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts 16.1 Artifacts - flags and banners Box 1
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