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Otto L. Schmidt M.D.
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Dr. Otto Schmidt (1863-1935), second from right, poses behind a captain's chair with three other officials of the Inland Lakes Yachting Association (ILYA) at the ILYA Regatta. Dr. Schmidt was president of the ILYA for 22 years.
1923
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Regatta Judges
1930
Four well-dressed gentlemen stand on a pier. A description of the photograph written by Ernst Schmidt reads: "This picture was undoubtedly taken at the 1930 I.L.Y.A. [Inland Lake Yachting Associati...
Class E Boats
August 1927
Crew members are on their boats as they are towed into the harbor at Neenah after competing in the Inland Lake Yachting Association Regatta. Two other boats are sailing in the background.
Inland Lake Yachting Association Regatta
August 14, 1965
A crane is lifting a Class A regatta entry from Wayzata, Minnesota, into Lake Mendota for the six-day Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) regatta.
After the Storm
August 1916
A description of this photograph written by Ernst Schmidt reads: "The 'Senta' with the anchor out shortly after the storm had hit. I am on the after deck — Father [Dr. Otto L. Schmidt] is standing ...
The Menasha
August 1927
A description of this photograph provided by Ernst Schmidt reads: "The government river inspection boat with the 'Mystery' tied to her and the 'Bottoms Up' near by. The 'Menasha' was a might[y] nic...
Sailing the "Senta"
1925
Dr. Otto L. Schmidt, far left, is helmsman for the "Senta," sailing with a crew of three on Geneva Lake. Dr. Schmidt was the husband of Emma Seipp Schmidt, the daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Sei...
