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Carved Beaver Figurine
Carved Beaver Figurine
Carved Beaver Figurine
Carved Beaver Figurine
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Carved Beaver Figurine

Champlain College Records > Series 02: Presidents *Access Restrictions Apply to Some Contents* > Papers of C. Bader Brouilette, Fourth President of Champlain College (1956-1977)

Archival Material and Objects
Identifier
2015.49.1
Date
1958 – 1959 (Circa Date)
Description
Carved wooden figure of a beaver sitting on a log. Unidentified stamp and pencil markings on base.
Dimensions
3cm (W) 5.1cm (H) 13.5cm (D)
Material
Wood
Notes
This figurine was the inspiration for Champlain College's beaver mascot, Chauncey T. Beaver. Dean Winthrop Tilley purchased the item on a trip to Canada circa 1958-1959 and suggested the beaver to President C. Bader Brouilette as an apt mascot due to its industriousness. This figurine was the first piece of beaver memorabilia collected by Tilley and fellow Dean Peter Bridge.
Library of Congress Subject Heading
School mascots [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh2004005646]
Subjects
Champlain College (Burlington, Vt.) -- Employees (is described by)
Champlain College (Burlington, Vt.) -- Chauncey T. Beaver Mascot (is described by)