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Wallace Rumsey Building a Seat
1899
Wallace Rumsey is building a wooden seat from a fallen log at Lookout Point on the Island at Archibald Lake. Caption reads: "Building the seat on the point — WDR."
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."
Lumberjack Climbing a Tall Tree
1907
View towards a lumberjack, wearing a hat, climbing a tall tree in silhouette against the sky in the background.
Joe Rumsey Giving Donald Holt a Haircut
1909
Donald Holt, who is seven or eight years old, is sitting in a chair outdoors while Joe Rumsey is cutting his hair. Caption reads: "Joe Rumsey and Donald."
Portrait of Edna and Wallace Rumsey
1910
Edna and Wallace Rumsey, both smiling, are standing for a portrait in front of the Island Lodge porch. Wallace is holding a coat and umbrella. Their luggage is on the ground next to Edna. Caption r...
Toasting Marshmallows
August 4, 1909
A group of Holt and Rumsey children are toasting marshmallows over a fire outdoors. Names from left to right: Donald Holt, Eleanor Holt, Jeannette Holt, Morris Rumsey, Joe Rumsey and Alfred Holt. C...
