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Class of 1939 flag

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14768
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1939
Accession Number
5-2024
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Creator
Photograph by: Tim Shackel
Description Level
Item
Series Number
16
Item Number
16.1.16
Accession Number
5-2024
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1939
Physical Description
48.75" x 66.25"
Physical Condition
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.
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
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Class of 1938 flag

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14767
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1938
Accession Number
5-2024
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Creator
Photograph by: Tim Shackel
Description Level
Item
Series Number
16
Item Number
16.1.15
Accession Number
5-2024
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1938
Physical Description
45.25" x 43.5"
Physical Condition
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.
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
Images
Show Less