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Baseball Game
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A baseball game is underway on the Island. A woman, with her back to the camera, is at bat. From left to right on the field: Donald Holt, Jeannette Holt, Alfred Holt, a woman running to second base, possibly Anna Holt Wheeler with Lillian Wheeler, and possibly Eleanor Holt with her arm on the post. The catcher has his back to the camera.
August 3, 1911
Holt, Lucy
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Baseball Hero
1925
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 Hol...
Lillian Wheeler Sitting Astride the Horse
1911
Looking at the camera, a girl, possibly Lillian Wheeler, is holding the reigns and sitting astride a horse. She is wearing a dress with pants underneath, a her boots are in the stirrups. The horse ...
Annie McClure Playing Baseball
1904
Annie McClure is swinging a baseball bat. Behind Annie a boy is playing catcher. There is a girl, possibly Jeannette Holt, on the right watching the game. Caption reads: "A strenuous effort — Annie...
Anna Holt Wheeler and Guests on the Porch at the Ark Cottage
1911
A small group is gathered on the porch of the Ark cottage in the daytime. Looking at the camera, a young woman, possibly Rose or Agnes Wilson, is sitting in a rocking chair. Sitting on the fringed ...
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.
Baby Eleanor on the Porch at Island Lodge
1901
A woman wearing a long skirt and blouse is standing and holding baby Eleanor Holt in her arms while standing on the front porch of Island Lodge on Archibald Lake. Eleanor is looking at the camera.
