The Clam Diggers | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

The Clam Diggers

The Clam Diggers | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
View towards a group digging for fresh water mussels in Archibald Lake. From left to right: a woman waist-deep in the water; a boy holding onto the side of a boat; a girl standing behind the boat with a large wooden basket; a boy smiling and wearing a tank-style bathing suit; Grant Stroh with his daughter Juliet Stroh, who has a tool in her hand. Caption reads: "The Clam Diggers."
DESCRIPTION
View towards a group digging for fresh water mussels in Archibald Lake. From left to right: a woman waist-deep in the water; a boy holding onto the side of a boat; a girl standing behind the boat with a large wooden basket; a boy smiling and wearing a tank-style bathing suit; Grant Stroh with his daughter Juliet Stroh, who has a tool in her hand. Caption reads: "The Clam Diggers."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:139270
Creation Date: 1915
Creator Name:Holt, Lucy
City:Townsend
County:Oconto
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M2018-012, Album 3
Original Dimensions:4 x 2.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
According to Shan Holt in June 2019, the man on the right, with the hat and glasses may be Grant Stroh, possibly holding daughter Juliet Stroh (b. 1902) who would have been 12 years old.
SUBJECTS
Aquatic animals
Bathing suits
Fishing
Lakes
Boats and boating
Women
Outdoor photography
Men
Hats
Tools
Children
Eyeglasses

How to Purchase a Copy

Buy The Image

For commercial or non-profit use, please contact Image Sales.

By clicking "BUY" you agree to our Terms of Use.

10-percent discount for Society Members.

Image-purchasing questions? Please Contact Us.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

How to View in Person

To view this image, visit the Archives Research Room on the 4th floor at the Society Headquarters building in Madison, WI. Print out this index page and present it to the librarian. Use the links below to plan your visit to the Society's Archives.

Checking Out Materials

Visual materials in the Archives do not circulate and must be viewed in the Society's Archives Research Room.

How to Cite

For the purposes of a bibliography entry or footnote, follow this model:

Wisconsin Historical Society Citation
Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Citation
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).

Have Questions?

Contact our Archives staff by email.