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Baseball Hero
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After the game, Donald Holt and Unknown carry Henry Nubigan, the baseball hero, on their shoulders. Names from left to right: W.A. Holt, holding up the baseball, Jeannette Holt, Unknown, Donald Holt, Henry Nubigan, Unknown, and Karl Buswell who is holding the baseball bat. With her back to the camera, Lillian Wheeler (?) carrying Barbara Holt. Sitting on the ground is Alfred Holt with his son Arthur. Caption reads: "Henry Nubigan Baseball Hero - Karl Buswell."
1925
Holt, Lucy
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Playing Baseball on the Island
1925
W.A. Holt is the pitcher in this baseball game. The batter is Henry Nubigan. At third base is Alfred Holt and {Unknown}. In the outfield from L to R is: {Unknown} and Donald Holt. There are tall tr...
Rainy Day Occupation
August 29, 1923
A group of people lined up in a row are carrying arm loads of split pine logs. Left to right: Unknown, Jeannette Holt, Unknown, Unknown, Eleanor Holt, Unknown, Unknown, Donald Holt, and W.A. Holt. ...
Lucy and W.A. Holt Family
1918
A casual portrait of the Lucy and W.A. Holt family. Standing from left to right: Alfred Holt in military uniform, Jeannette Holt, Lucy Rumsey Holt, W.A. Holt. Sitting from left to right: Eleanor Ho...
W.A. Holt by a Fruit Tree
1916
W.A. Holt is standing a field holding onto a fruit tree.
Outdoor Hymn Sing
1916
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: Margaret Stroh, Alfred Holt, W.A. Holt, Julie...
Baseball on the Island
1918
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.
