First Lesson in Wrestling | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

First Lesson in Wrestling

First Lesson in Wrestling | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Text on front reads: "First Lesson in Wrestling, Camp Highlands, on Plum Lake, Sayner, Wisconsin." A teacher begins a class in wrestling with a group of students. The private camp for boys was founded in 1904 and was attended by many prominent men.
DESCRIPTION
Text on front reads: "First Lesson in Wrestling, Camp Highlands, on Plum Lake, Sayner, Wisconsin." A teacher begins a class in wrestling with a group of students. The private camp for boys was founded in 1904 and was attended by many prominent men.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:148995
Creation Date:after 1936
Creator Name:Artvue Post Card Company
City:Sayner
County:Vilas
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Divided back. The Artvue Post Card Company was established in 1936. They bought the postcard company, Albertype Company, in 1952.
SUBJECTS
Camps
Coaches (Athletics)
Wrestling
Youth
Camping
Clothing and dress
Uniforms
Classes (Groups of students)
Rural areas
Children
Hairstyles
Men
Outdoor photography

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