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Anna Holt Wheeler Riding Sidesaddle

Date: 1901
Description: Anna Holt Wheeler riding sidesaddle on the horse named Dick, with her husband Arthur Dana Wheeler walking behind her. Caption reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler ...
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A Safe Swim for Baby Eleanor

Date: 1901
Description: Mother Lucy Holt is paddling the canoe on Archibald Lake with baby daughter Eleanor Holt on board. Another woman, probably a household employee, is standin...
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Children Bathing in Archibald Lake

Date: 1901
Description: A group of children, supervised by adults, is playing at the bathing beach on Archibald Lake. On the shore is a tent with a woman sitting inside. Caption r...
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Interior of Hermit Cottage

Date: 1901
Description: An interior view of the Hermit Cottage, which has a four poster rustic birch bed, bedside table, and a decorative rug hanging from the rear birch post. The...
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Fireplace at Island Lodge

Date: 1901
Description: View of the big fireplace ablaze at Island Lodge on Archibald Lake, with screen and andirons. There are various handmade wooden objects on the mantel. On t...
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W.A. Holt and Others Eating Meal Under a Tent

Date: 1901
Description: Under a tent, three men are eating a meal prepared by cook Bob Morris, who is standing beside the table. In the foreground is a tree stump which is loaded ...
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A Good Cook and Several Good Appetites

Date: 1901
Description: A group of men and women are eating a meal under a tent. Tableware and utensils are on the tree stump in the foreground. Names from left to right: Lucy Rum...
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Baby Eleanor on the Porch at Island Lodge

Date: 1901
Description: A woman wearing a long skirt and blouse is standing and holding baby Eleanor Holt in her arms while standing on the front porch of Island Lodge on Archibal...

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