Photograph
Landing at Picnic Island
| Looking at the camera, G.F. Loomis is sitting in the front of boat, on the far left. In total, there are 4 boats arriving at Picnic Island on Archibald Lake. Caption reads: "Landing at Picnic Island." |
| Image ID: | 143908 |
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| Creation Date: | 08 1914 |
| Creator Name: | Holt, Lucy |
| City: | Townsend |
| County: | Oconto |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | M2018-012, Album 8 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.25 x 3 inches |
| In 1914, Picnic Island was owned by W.A. Holt. In 1911 G.F. Loomis was Superintendent of the Oconto schools. He would serve in Oconto for 2 years then serve as Superintendent of the Waukesha schools and then serve as Superintendent of the Kenosha schools. Loomis served a term as President of the State Teachers Association. Source: "The American School Board Journal." 1921. p. 95. The name "Mrs. Mabelle Loomis" appears in the annual annoucement of the Oconto Woman's Club 1907-08. |
| Islands |
| Shorelines |
| Children |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Women |
| Flags |
| Boats and boating |
| Picnicking |
| Neckties |
| Hats |
| Clothing and dress |
| Trees |
| Plants |
| Lakes |
| Forests and forestry |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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