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Seeing Niagara Wisconsin
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Standing with the Menominee River in the background, Mary Mathilda Axtell Rumsey and her family posing for a picture. Names from left to right: Mary Mathilda Axtell Rumsey, Wallace Rumsey, Minnie May Rumsey, Juliet Rumsey, Juliet Lay Axtell or Harriet Tracy Axtell. Wallace Rumsey is carrying a camera case. Caption reads: "Seeing Niagara - Mother, Minnie, Juliet, Auntie, Wallace."
1892
Holt, Lucy
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Adoring Baby Jeannette Holt
July 25, 1896
Three of Lucy Rumsey Holt bridesmaids and her mother Mary Mathilda Axtell Rumsey are adoring baby Jeannette Holt. This picture was taken on Lucy and W.A. Holt's first wedding anniversary. From left...
Baby Jeannette Holt with Extended Family
1896
A group of Holt and Rumsey family members (3 generations) and others are gathered on the porch of The Evergreens, the Rumsey estate, to see baby Jeannette Holt. Names from left to right: Grandfathe...
50th Anniversary Portrait of I.P. and Mary Rumsey
1920
Wearing formal attire, Captain I.P. Rumsey and Mary Axtell Rumsey are standing together by a window. Caption reads: "50th Anniversary."
Two Generations of Rumsey Women
July 4, 1913
Two generations of women sitting together and socializing under a big tree. Two women are holding hand fans. The theme of this image seems to be sisterhood. Names from left to right: Mary Mathilda ...
Portrait of Edna and Wallace Rumsey
1910
Edna and Wallace Rumsey, both smiling, are standing for a portrait in front of the Island Lodge porch. Wallace is holding a coat and umbrella. Their luggage is on the ground next to Edna. Caption r...
Wallace Rumsey Rowing on Archibald Lake
1902
A close-up of Wallace Rumsey rowing on Archibald Lake. Photo album page heading reads: "The recreations of Uncle Wallace."
