Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1933 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of green and yellow, as well as the class motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" ("Through hardship one wins the stars"). Writing on the flag is centered around the image of a lamp or lantern referencing the College's logo. 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.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1934 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of cotton and canvas, features the class colours of cherry and grey, as well as the class motto "Ut Prosim" ("(in order) that I may do good"). The flag has a canvas edge with grommets at top and bottom 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Tearing of fabric (one attempted repair prior to donation)
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1935 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt with canvas, features the class colours of black and gold, as well as the class motto "Una Voce" ("With one voice"). The letters "BC" are surrounded by a wreath of interlocking chain. The flag has rope ties 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.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1936 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of blue and silver, as well as the class motto "Quand même" ("Even so" or "All the same"). The motto is placed above a shield featuring two pick axes and the letters "BC". The flag has twine ties 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.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1937 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of red, white and blue, as well as the class motto written in Greek ("Forward"). The flag features a winged "O" emblem. The flag has rope with a wooden handle 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Upper right side has tears at the corner, 5 small holes on upper edge, some letter stitching coming undone
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1938 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of maroon and silver (white), as well as the class motto "Plus ultra" ("And more beyond"). The flag features the letters "BC" and a sailboat design. The flag has rope 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
There is some splatter on the letters D and A, as well as the numbers 3 and 9.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1939 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of black and gold, as well as the class motto "Agenda" ("What needs to be done"). The flag features the letters "BC" and "U. of M." and a crest. The flag has a top edge 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Letters on the small stars are deteriorating, with two stars being illegible.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1940 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of green and gold, as well as the class motto "Altius" ("Higher"). The flag features one large yellow star and twenty small yellow stars. The smaller stars have the names of the graduates stitched in green thread. The flag has a stitch holes along the upper edge 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Tears on the right side, missing right upper and lower corners, damace in the middle at the crease, tears on left side.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1941 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt and canvas, features the class colours of maroon and gold, as well as the class motto "Vincemus" ("We will overcome"). The flag features the names of the graduates, a crest and "BC '41." The flag has a canvas pocket with rope 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Top edge shows damage - two tears and in the upper right
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1942 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of blue and silver (white), as well as the class motto "Excelsior" ("Ever higher"). The flag features the names of the graduates stitched in white. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Names include: Jim Nelson, Alixe Meadows, Joe Boreskie, Dot Korman, Art Lamont, William Peden, Edith McFadden, Garth Chalmers, Harmona Jones, Ellis McLaren, George Campbell, Dot Tinline, Lewis Bridge, Henry Nordon, Bill Bell, Nevone Houck, Norm Armstrong, Roy Webb, George Ingham, Ruth Ramsden, Don Reisberry and Art Large.
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.
Three holes in the upper right side, one hole at the centre crease, sewing holes on the lower edge.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1943 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of red and gold, as well as the class motto "Debemus" ("We ought"). The flag features the names of the graduates and a crest. 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 Dennis Hurley/Tim Shackel (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Green dye has leaked onto the yellow felt, moth holes in the lower right quadrant, tears in the top and right corner
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1944 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of green and gold, as well as the class motto "Aposse de Bottes" [no translation available]. The flag features the names of the graduates. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Names include: Leslie Bowman, Joyce Braithwaite, Mary Ann English, Marion Epton, Sarah Gwen Glasgow, Anna Hughes, Cliff Kitson, ????, Roy Bailey, James Brown, Iva Delamater, Ruth Humeston, George Longphee, Roy McKenzie, Murray McPherson, Westley Wong, Alice Graham and Sheila More.
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.
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.
Stitching on the lettering is frayed, holes in the top left and right corners, stain on the right under the letter "E" and a stain on the left under the letter "O".
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1946 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt and cotton, features the class colours of scarlet and gold, as well as the class motto "Nobiliora Pace" ("More noble than peace"). The names of the graduates are stitched in red thread on an open book. The flag has jute rope for hanging.
Names include: Joe Butcher, Doreen Clyde, Christine Coltart, Dorreene Fleming, Wilf McLeod, Elizabeth Northcott, Harley Potter, Jim Trotter, Earl Tyler, Rodney Wright, Elaine Campbell, William Chefurka, Robert Crawford, Elsie Hamilton, Gordon Lindsay, and Robert Mills.
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.
The class colours for the class of 1947 were brown and gold.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1947 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the colours black and gold, as well as the class motto "Brevior Vita Pauca" ("A short, brief life"). The flag features a mortarboard in the top left with a scroll/diploma and penned detail. The flag has a pocket lined with cloth 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 Dayna Lytwyn/Osten Sahulka (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
A few tiny holes in the top right corner but overall good condition
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1948 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of maroon and silver-grey, as well as the class motto "Scientia Vincit" ("Knowledge conquers"). The flag has rope 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 Dayna Lytwyn/Osten Sahulka (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Tearing on top left side, small stain bottom right corner but overall good condition.
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1949 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of dark green and gold, as well as the class motto "Plus Ultra" ("And more beyond"). The flag has a yellow lamp detail. The flag has rope 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 Dayna Lytwyn/Osten Sahulka (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Two pieces of maroon felt have been seamed together to create the flag. Tears along the top
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1950 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of maroon and white, as well as the class motto "Animo et fide" ("With spirit and faith"). The flag features the names of the graduates written in pen on two open books and the phrase "Jubilee Year." The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Names include: Joe Cordingley, Gwen Dempster, Bill Eames, Craig Ferguson, Marg Gerow, Don Irwin, Russell Kalakailo, Allison Boles, Morgan Brown, Verna Brown, Roy Brown, Finley Campbell, Ted Cantwell, Gladys Coutts, Ernie Miller, Marj Muirhead, Ivan Rainey, Ida Robertson, Iris Schoch, Lorne Scott, Gordon Sefton, Alfred Shaw, Nancy Small, Marg Small, Don Sumner, Joyce Tinline, Val Trent, Alvin Tyler, and L. Dixon.
Notes
It appears that the name L. Dixon was added at a later date. 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 Dayna Lytwyn/Osten Sahulka (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1951 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of felt, features the class colours of red and grey (white), as well as the class motto "Ad astra per aspera" ("Through adversity one wins the stars"). The flag features the names of the graduates written in pen on a lantern. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Names include: Harry George, Ivey Graham, Ferne Henderson, Gerald Jerrett, Angus Juckes, Lois Kennedy, Margaret Leckie, Patricia Magnacca, Harold Moffat, Kenneth Morrison, Frank Adamski, Ronald Bell, Gordon Bradley, Raymond Brown, Barton Bruce, Murray Coulthard, Dorine Dennison, Doreen Fedoruk, John Muir, Johnny MacLean, Lorna Prokaska, Jack Scott, Ernest Shaw, William Sutherland, Rosa Ziolkowski, William Fraser, and Michael Doig.
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 Dayna Lytwyn/Osten Sahulka (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
"V" in the motto is loosing its stitching, a few markings
Scope and Content
Item was created by the Brandon College class of 1952 as part of their commencement activities. The flag, which is made of velvet, felt and cotton, features the class colours of wine and gold, as well as the class motto “Esse Quam Videri” (“To be rather than to seem”). The flag features the names of the graduates written in pen on a yellow mortarboard with tassel. The flag has a pocket for hanging.
Names include: Jean Allen, John Andrews, David Brodie, Kenneth Campbell, Ernest Criddle, Ronald Doupe, Joan Garnett, Campbell Finlay, Louise Hoey, Graham Hunt, James Kelleher, Jack Medd, John Muirhead, Marvin Muscovitch, Murray MacDonald, Paul McKinnon, Neil McKellar, Donna McPhail, Kenneth McNeely, Garfield McMahon, Blair MacRae, Peter Prokaska, Rodger Ramsden, Don Rousell, Murray Smith, Bruce Watson, William Black, William Bridgett, Catherine Crawford, Claudia Dickey, Isobel Lyon, John Miller, Neil MacKay, Agnes Nicholson, Shirley Bryce, Terry Prysiazniuk, Royce Richardson, Marion Simmons, David Smith, Joan Urie, and Harvey Van Dusen.
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 Dayna Lytwyn/Osten Sahulka (February 2024) and Christy Henry.
