Name/Title
Photograph: Roy and Percy McCooeye with musical instruments, 1942Entry/Object ID
2023.8.1.4Description
Photograph taken in 1942 of Roy McCooeye and his brother Percy McCooeye as children. Both boys were members of the Orange Young Britons and were participating in an event at the time of this photograph. Roy is located on the left and is holding a bugle. Percy is located on the right and is playing a drum. The photo is taken outdoors. A car is visible on the right and a tree is visible on the left. Both boys are wearing brimmed hats, white long sleeve button shirts, fitted grey pants, and black lace boots. The back of the photo features the date "1942" on the top left. The name "Percy" is written on the left, and the name "Roy" is written on the right. The number "54" is stamped in black ink on the left.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Elroy McCooeye, Percy McCooeye, Orange Young Britons (O.Y.B.) #74, StittsvilleContext
Roy McCooeye (James Elroy McCooeye) was a resident of the former Goulbourn Township. As a youth Roy was a member of the Stittsville Orange Young Britons (O.Y.B). The O.Y.B. was the youth group associated with the Loyal Orange Lodge. The Orange Lodge was a secret political and religious fraternal society used to provide community and financial support to members. The Order takes its name from the Protestant Prince of Orange, King William III, who defeated Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne, on 12 July 1690. Orangemen's Day on July 12th was celebrated by followers of the Orange Order, sometimes marked with violence between Protestants and Catholics. In Goulbourn supporters celebrated July 12th with parades, music and community picnics. Roy McCooeye was a member of the O.Y.B. band and would have attended parades and events.
Collection theme: Social and benevolent groups relevant to the area of the former Goulbourn Township before, during, and after its incorporationCollection
Artefact Collection: PrimaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
7.5 cmWidth
12 cmDimension Notes
2023-08-09
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