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Helen Pool and James McClure Canoeing on Archibald Lake

Date: 1903
Description: Helen Pool and James McClure are sitting in a canoe on Archibald Lake. McClure is holding a paddle. On the left is the pier. In the foreground, on the righ...
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On the Front Porch of the Ark Cottage

Date: 1911
Description: A small group is gathered on the screened porch of the Ark cottage. Anna Holt Wheeler is standing in the doorway, looking at the camera and holding a handi...
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Minnie May Rumsey Holding Baby Jeannette Holt

Date: 07 25 1896
Description: Minnie May Rumsey is smiling and holding her niece Jeannette Holt. The baby is looking at the camera. An architectural column and foliage are in the backgr...
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Ready for a Tramp

Date: 1905
Description: A portrait of four young women standing close together before going hiking. Judging by their body language, these young women appear to be pals. They all a...
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Seeing Niagara Wisconsin

Date: 1892
Description: 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 Mathil...
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Gordon and Lillian Wheeler by Archibald Lake

Date: 08 1923
Description: Standing together on a windy day (L to R) are: Blanche Unknown, Gordon Wheeler, Lillian Wheeler and Jane MacIdorney(?), with her arm around Lillian Wheeler...
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Moving Truck Caught Fire

Date: 08 1925
Description: Donald Holt and another man are standing by the truck which caught fire while moving items to Island Lodge. The initials "FWD" are on the grill of the truc...
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Playing in the Leaves

Date: 10 1925
Description: Barbara Holt, on the left, is looking at the camera while sitting in a pile of dried leaves. Behind her is Aunt Eleanor Holt, who is wearing a fur-collared...
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Mr. and Mrs. Buswell

Date: 08 12 1914
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Buswell are in a rowboat on Archibald Lake. Caption reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Buswell."
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Outdoor Hymn Sing

Date: 1916
Description: Jeannette Holt is sitting and playing the organ during a hymn sing on the Island. Family and friends are gathered around her. Names from left to right: Mar...
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Church Music on Porch at Island Lodge

Date: 1916
Description: Arch McClure, on the left, is Holding a book and standing behind the home-made wooden podium that is decorated with flowers. A group of musicians is playin...
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Strawberries and First Long Trousers

Date: 06 15 1918
Description: Donald Holt, who is 16 years old, is wearing his first long trousers, marking the transition from boyhood to manhood. He is taking a strawberry that Mrs. W...
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Baseball on the Island

Date: 1918
Description: View of a baseball game on the Island. Juliet Rumsey Stroh (?) is pitching. W.A. Holt is standing by second base. Alfred Holt is standing near third base.
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Boats Heading Out

Date: 1916
Description: Three boats, each filled with people, are leaving the pier. Two household employees, wearing aprons and standing on the pier, are watching the boats depart...
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Decoration Day

Date: 05 30 1912
Description: Three girls are decorating Lucy Rumsey Holt's electric car with American flags for Decoration Day, possibly for a parade. Jeannette Holt is on the left. Sp...
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Donald Holt and Friend Go Fishing

Date: 04 10 1913
Description: Donald Holt and Fred Mooney are going fishing. Each boy is carrying a long bamboo fishing pole. Fred Mooney has the creel. Mrs. Mahoney is carrying a woode...
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Fourth of July Fireworks

Date: 07 04 1912
Description: Alfred Holt is setting off some firecrackers while his sisters and several cousins are watching. Names from left to right: Elizabeth Doud Rumsey, Marion Ed...
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Jeannette Holt and Spot on Exhibition

Date: 1912
Description: Jeannette Holt is holding on Spot up on its hind legs in front of Island Lodge. People are standing on the porch and watching.
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Two Generations of Rumsey Women

Date: 07 04 1913
Description: 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...
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Holt and Stroh Cousins

Date: 08 22 1913
Description: An informal group portrait of some of the Holt and Stroh cousins, along with Uncle Wallace Rumsey. Jeannette Holt and Wallace Rumsey are holding metal milk...

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