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Alfred Holt in Grandfather's Army Coat

Date: 07 04 1908
Description: Holding an American flag, Alfred Holt is dressed up in the Civil War army coat of his grandfather, Captain I.P. Rumsey. Caption reads: "Alfred in Grandfath...
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On the Seesaw

Date: 1910
Description: Grandfather Captain I.P. Rumsey, a Civil War veteran, is standing next to the wooden seesaw. Grandchildren Donald Holt (left) and Alfred Holt (right) are s...
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Grandfather Rumsey on Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1913
Description: Civil War veteran Captain Israel Parsons Rumsey, the father of the photographer, is sitting on a horse in front of his home. A large American flag, hanging...
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The Tree Swing

Date: 07 1917
Description: During Word War I, a group of soldiers training at Fort Sheridan visited the home of W.A. Holt's parents. The Holt family entertained the soldiers. Lillian...
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Lesson in Shooting

Date: 08 1905
Description: Harriet Stroh is taking a shooting lesson from her grandfather Captain I.P. Rumsey, a Civil War veteran. Alfred Holt is standing in front of his grandfathe...
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The Recreations of Uncle Wallace

Date: 1902
Description: Wallace Donelson Rumsey, the photographer's younger brother, is doing a back flip dive off a raft into Archibald Lake. He was named after Civil War General...
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Return of Company M — 32nd Red Arrow Boys

Date: 05 16 1919
Description: View across lawn towards the parade down Main Street, celebrating the return of the 32nd Infantry Division, Company M after WWI. A car is in the parade, fo...
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Minnie May's New "Woods" Electric Car

Date: 07 19 1911
Description: Minnie May Rumsey is standing beside her new Waverley electric car made by the Woods Motor Vehicle Company. Her father Captain I.P. Rumsey, a Civil War vet...
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Eleanor Holt in the Hospital

Date: 01 27 1919
Description: Eleanor Holt is lying in her hospital bed at Henrotin Memorial Hospital. Her left leg, under the bed sheet, appears to be elevated. There are several frame...
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Clinton DeWitt in Navy Uniform

Date: 1918
Description: Dressed in his U.S. Navy uniform, Clinton DeWitt is posing for a portrait in front of a house. Caption reads: "Clinton DeWitt."
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Drafted Men

Date: 06 1918
Description: View of a parade. Caption reads: "Drafted men."
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Many Flags Waving from a Moving Car

Date: 1918
Description: A driver and three or four passengers are in a moving car with the top down. Many American flags attached to the car are flying in the wind. The group may ...
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Phil Smith in Military Uniform

Date: 1918
Description: Wearing his military uniform, Phil Smith is doffing his hat to the photographer. Mrs. Smith, with hands interlaced, is standing next to him. A large tree i...
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The Kaiser's Coffin

Date: 11 11 1918
Description: The Armistice Day parade is heading down Main Street. This float shows German Kaiser Wilhelm II's coffin. A group of joyful men and woman are riding on the...
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A Shooting Lesson

Date: 08 1905
Description: Grandfather I.P. Rumsey is teaching grandson Alfred Holt how to shoot a gun on the shore of Archibald Lake. Jeannette Holt and the Stroh girls are watching...
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Captain Edwards Leaving

Date: 06 18 1918
Description: Captain Edwards (r) is standing at the train station with from left to right: W.A. Holt, Alfred or Donald Holt, and a woman, possibly Madeline Wood. In the...
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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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Holt and Stroh Cousins at Christmas

Date: 12 25 1918
Description: Wearing his cap, overcoat and boots, Donald Holt is looking at the camera. He is standing by himself on the left with his hands behind his back. Next to Do...
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Parade Float

Date: 10 20 1915
Description: View of a group of mostly women riding on a horse-drawn parade float. The letters "OW" and "WC" are written with flowers on the horse blankets. Several wom...

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