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Title | [Bookplate for Victor W. Odlum] |
Date Created | [between 1940 and 1960?] |
Description | The bookplate depicts several images representing aspects of Odlum's life and is printed in black and red on white paper. At the top of the bookplate is the family crest depicting a crowned owl (a pun on the pronunciation of the family name) and the motto "Vita Est Vigila." Underneath that is the Canadian flag and then below this is a series of biographically significant images. From left to right: a Turkish flag ; crossed swords and dates he served in the Boer War, World War One and World War Two ; and an outline of Australia and a kangaroo. Below this series is an ancient Chinese character (Odlum's chop), a printing press ; and gardening tools, and books on shelves. |
Extent | 1 bookplate : line block ; 6.2 x 10 cm |
Subject |
Geography |
Geographic Location |
Canada |
Person Or Corporation |
Odlum, Victor W. |
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Prints |
Type |
Still Image |
FileFormat | image/jpeg |
Notes | Victor Odlum (1880-1971) was a soldier, journalist and diplomat. He fought in the Boer War and was appointed Brigadier General in World War I. He was the General Officer Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division in England during World War Two. In 1941 Odlum began his diplomatic career as Canadian High Commissioner to Australia. He was the first Canadian ambassador to serve in China (1943 - 1946) and Turkey (1947 - 1957). He was also editor and publisher of the Vancouver Star and the Vancouver Times. For further information please consult the Odlum fonds at Rare Books and Special Collections (University of British Columbia) and Victor Odlum: A Memoir by Roger Odlum. This bookplate is another version of BP GEN CAN P O358a. Mostly likely this is the final version. |
Identifier | BP GEN CAN P O358b BP_GEN_CAN_P_O358b |
Collection |
RBSC Bookplates |
Source | Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. General Bookplates Collection. BP GEN CAN P O358b |
Date Available | 2006 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0215034 |
AggregatedSourceRepository | CONTENTdm |
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