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W.H. Young Playing Tetherball
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W.H. Young, holding a lawn tennis racquet, is playing tetherball against a man who has his back to the camera. A central wooden tetherball pole divides the scene. Trees are in the background. Page heading reads: "Tetherball."
1905
Holt, Lucy
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Donald Holt and Eleanor Holt Playing Tether Ball
August 1905
Holding lawn tennis rackets, siblings Donald and Eleanor Holt are playing tether ball. The wooden pole with the tethered ball is standing between the two children. Caption reads: "Donald, Eleanor."
Wallace Rumsey Rowing on Archibald Lake
1902
A close-up of Wallace Rumsey rowing on Archibald Lake. Photo album page heading reads: "The recreations of Uncle Wallace."
W.H. Young on Mirror Lake
1905
View from shoreline towards W.H. Young and two girls, all looking towards the camera, are sitting in a rowboat which is resting near the shore of Mirror Lake on a misty day. Caption reads: "Picnic ...
Building the Tennis Court
1905
A group of five men are preparing the soil for the new tennis court. The men are using shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. On the right, children Alfred and Donald Holt are helping to build the tenni...
Holt Children Fishing and Canoeing in Archibald Lake
1905
Wearing a dress, Donald Holt is fishing, using a wooden pole, in Archibald Lake. Alfred Holt is paddling a canoe. Eleanor Holt is standing next to Donald on the pier and watching Alfred.
Three Stroh Sisters Dressed for a Play
1906
Three Stroh sisters are sitting outdoors under a tall tree on the Island. Harriet Stroh (center) is dressed as the queen. Elizabeth Stroh (left) and Margaret Stroh (right) are dressed as the queen'...
