Richard Roda, drowned at 21

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

89-1-202_Richard_Roda.jpg 2.9MB

Name/Title

Richard Roda, drowned at 21

Entry/Object ID

2023.10.187

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital scan

Subject Person or Organization

Roda, John Richard 1894-1915

Context

Richard John Roda, son of John Roda of Luddington, who came here early in the spring to fish [for carp] with his father was drowned near Batavia landing yesterday. He was delivering groceries for Leland's Dept. Store Col. when it is believed that trouble with his engine made some repair necessary. The first that other knew about any trouble was when they saw the boat afire and Roda had jumped into the water.

Collection

Family History

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.10

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

These photos were scanned by SDHS volunteers and were posted on the Photo Blog in the hopes that community members would contribute more information. "tu" in the filename indicates the photo was "touched up" by Jack Sheridan

Location

Box

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

General Notes

Note

These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.

Create Date

October 12, 2023

Update Date

October 12, 2023