S. J. McKee Archives

Class of 1945 flag

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
5-2024
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Creator
Photograph by: Tim Shackel
Description Level
Item
Series Number
16
Item Number
16.1.22
Accession Number
5-2024
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1945
Physical Description
41" x 28"
Physical Condition
Tar like substance in lower right quadrant. The main beige fabric may be a repurposed blanket.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1945 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of a wool blend and heavy cotton, features the class colours of black and gold, as well as the class motto "Etiam Petenda" ("Even now (these) things must be sought"). The flag features the names of the graduates and a key symbol. Names include: Pat Frith, Marianne Kite, Marion Caldwell, Andrew Judson, Glen Tillotson, Gwen Pechet, Margaret Tait, Bill Baynton, Martin Brawn, J Crane, Louis de Groot, Judson Stade, Genevieve Fuloski, Lenore Gusdal, Kay Hoemsen, Mary Hughes, Marion Jackson, Nettie Weseloski, Irma Kitson, Zen Koester, and Muriel Smith.
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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (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 2
Related Material
Charles H. Koester fonds (2-2007)
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