Here are some snapshots my father took of the Rodger Reunion of July 4, 1959 at the family homestead at East Settlement. I apologize for being in so many of them - my father's photography work was part documentary in nature and partly to record immediate family at the event.
This event is among my earliest memories. I had never heard bagpipes before and some people were making a fuss about a little kid who had received the same given names as the 'Head of the Clan'.
This event is among my earliest memories. I had never heard bagpipes before and some people were making a fuss about a little kid who had received the same given names as the 'Head of the Clan'.
Rosemary Gagnon, Laura Rodger, Erskine Rodger
at the registration table, and taking up a collection for supper.
The official attendance figure was 214.
Family Tree by Anne Black.
(David Gagnon below)
Marjorie Gagnon, DJ Gagnon, David John Rodger.
Aunt Alice Gall, Jennie Rodger, Bessie Rodger.
Dan and Eleanor Marino, Alice MacAdam arrive.
Harrington Kilmar Pipe Band, DJ Gagnon.
Bea Rodger, Ernest Rodger, Douglas Rodger, others.
Marjorie, Rosemary, David Gagnon
Bessie and Agnes Rodger
David John Rodger, a 'Calder' (with cap) from Arvida.
Girl in the photo (as a Girl Guide)
had presented the Queen with flowers
during the Royal Visit to Arvida of the previous week.
SW Rodger prepares to speak. He was one of the principal organizers. He had 150 feet of movie film shot during the reunion. David John Rodger spoke as host for the day. Erskine spoke regarding the plaque to be installed in East Settlement church in memory of Dr McClure. Irene Taylor spoke on behalf of Aunt Mary Black, the oldest member of the family and the last member of a family of nine.
Stewart and Margaret MacAdam
Bessie Black, Aunt Lill Armstrong, Mrs Alex McPhee
Aunt Mary Black, Anna (Scott) McOuat
Rosemary Gagnon, Heather Rodger
Allan Todd, Aunt Lill Armstrong, 'second wife of Alex McPhee'?
Official Credentials.
