Ceremonial gown worn by W.B. Lewis when receiving honorary degree at the University of Victoria

Artifact Number:

2019-102

Description

A red and purple, ceremonial gown worn by W.B. Lewis at the 21 May 1975 University of Victoria Convocation when he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.  The Convocation Program was also donated with the gown.  Dr. Petch’s introduction of Dr. Lewis is highlighted.

Details

Keywords:
award; clothing; pioneers
Date:
1975
Notes:

This was one of numerous items found in the former home of W.B. Lewis in Deep River following his death.  The new owner of the home donated them to the W.B. Lewis Library which in turn, several years later, donated them to the Society.

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