| 1. | ![[Bookplate for Victor W. Odlum]](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/bookplate&CISOPTR=204 "[Bookplate for Victor W. Odlum]") | [Bookplate for Victor W. Odlum] | 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 printing press ; a Turkish flag ; crossed swords and dates he served in the Boer War, World War One and World War Two ; an outline of Australia and a kangaroo ; and gardening tools. Below this series is an ancient Chinese character (Odlum's chop) and books. |
