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Digging a Hole for a Flag Pole
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With shovels in hand, a man, woman, and boy are digging a hole in the ground for a flag pole. One young man is holding the pole in place with two hands. A small group of children and adults is watching the pole raising. Archibald Lake and its tree-lined shore are in the background.
1910
Holt, Lucy
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W.A. Holt and his Children by the Flag Pole on the Island
1913
W.A. Holt and his children are standing by the flag pole, with the American flag flying. Names from left to right: Alfred Holt, W.A. Holt, Donald Holt, Jeannette Holt, and Eleanor Holt.
American Flag and Islander Flag
1902
An American flag and Islander flag flying on a flag pole at the island. Trees and Archibald Lake are in the background. Caption reads: "Long may it wave."
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.
Jeannette Holt Raising American Flag
1902
The American flag, twisted around the wooden pole on the Island, is the focal point this picture. Lucy and W.A. Holt with their children are standing to the right of the flag pole. Jeannette Holt s...
Man Balancing on Human Stilts
July 1919
A man and woman are holding up a man who is balancing above them on their hands. He is holding his hands to his mouth. Tall trees are in the background. Page caption reads: "Summer 1919."
Man with Long Fishing Pole in the Woods
1906
Standing under tall trees on a hill, a man is holding a long fishing pole and a container. He is wearing overalls, white shirt, tie, and hat. There is a forest in the background.
