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Ready for the Summer Rain
1936
A man and a woman, probably Eleanor Holt DeWitt and Donald Soule DeWitt, are standing together, wearing rain ponchos and wide-brimmed hats. Trees and Archibald Lake are in the background.
Douglas DeWitt Rowing
August 1932
Douglas DeWitt, one of the Holt grandchildren, is rowing on Archibald Lake with an island in the background.
Lucy Rumsey Holt Canoeing with Grandson Peter DeWitt
1929
Lucy Rumsey Holt is paddling the canoe on Archibald Lake with grandson Peter DeWitt in her lap. There is a forested shoreline in the background. Caption reads: "Grandma Holt and Peter DeWitt."
Aunt Jeannette and Douglas DeWitt
1929
Toddler Douglas DeWitt is playing in the sandbox, while Aunt Jeannette Holt is watching him. Caption reads: "Aunt Jeannette and Douglas."
Wedding Picture of Eleanor Holt and Donald DeWitt
September 4, 1926
Outdoor wedding portrait of Eleanor Holt and Donald DeWitt. The ceremony was held at the Island on Archibald Lake.
Eleanor and Eleanor
August 11, 1914
Eleanor Holt (r) is holding Eleanor Loomis (l) as they bathe together in Archibald Lake. Two boats are resting on the shore of the Island. Loomis is wearing a bathing cap. There are forest lands in...
