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Mary Matilda Rumsey Visiting the Hermit

Date: 1898
Description: Mary Matilda Rumsey visiting "The Hermit" island, where George H. Holt had a summer cottage on Archibald Lake. Caption reads: "A 'Friend.'"
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Grant Stroh with Pickerel from Little Horn Lake

Date: 1898
Description: Grant Stroh posing with a big pickerel in front of Island Lodge. Caption reads: "Pickerel from Little Horn Lake 39 inches — Grant Stroh."
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A Stump Speech by Jeannette Holt

Date: 1898
Description: Jeannette Holt giving a stump speech on the porch at Island Lodge on Archibald Lake. Caption reads: "A stump speech by Jeannette."
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Jeannie Schauers on Shore of Archibald Lake

Date: 1899
Description: Jeannie Schauers is standing on wooden planks near a pier on the shoreline of Archibald Lake. A rowboat is pulled up on the shoreline on the left.
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Gus Wearing a Water Yoke

Date: 1904
Description: Portrait of Gus, who is wearing a water yoke on his shoulders. Caption reads: "Gus."
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The Last Shortcake

Date: 1904
Description: This a portrait of the Island Lodge cook Mrs. Schauers (left) and another household employee displaying a fine culinary work of art: a shortcake topped wit...
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John Stevenson and James McClure Dressed for Church on Sunday

Date: 1905
Description: Standing in front of the Island Lodge porch, two young men are dressed for church on Sunday. On the left, John Stevenson is wearing a suit and tie and hold...
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Dr. McClure and Mr. Trowbridge Berrypicking

Date: 1905
Description: Dr. James McClure, on the left wearing a three-piece suit, and Mr. Trowbridge, on the right wearing a coat and bow tie, are holding pails of freshly-picked...
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Portrait of Edna and Wallace Rumsey

Date: 1910
Description: 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 luggag...
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I.P. Rumsey and Eleanor Holt

Date: 08 09 1913
Description: Grandfather I.P. Rumsey and granddaughter Eleanor Holt are standing together outdoors on the Island at Archibald Lake. I.P. Rumsey is wearing a suit, bow t...
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The Champion Frogger

Date: 1915
Description: View of a girl holding several frogs by their legs. She presumably caught the frogs in the nearby wetland. Her sun hat is shading part of her face. Archiba...
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Building the Pulpit — Part 3

Date: 1913
Description: View towards David Rumsey sticking his head out of the left side of a large hemlock log to be used for the new pulpit. Wonder who the prankster was who dec...
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Portrait of Jeannette and Alfred Holt on the Island Lodge Porch

Date: 08 1898
Description: On the screened porch at Island Lodge, baby Alfred Holt is sitting in an infant-sized wooden rocking chair with sister Jeannette standing at his side. She ...
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Baby Eleanor on the Porch at Island Lodge

Date: 1901
Description: 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 Archibal...
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Stunt: Big Baby in a Wash Tub

Date: 1918
Description: As a stunt, a man is dressed up as a big baby and sitting in a wash tub. He is looking at the camera while wearing a bonnet, and holding a glass bottle wit...
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Dr. McDaniels and Freddy

Date: 08 09 1923
Description: Freddy is biting into a slice of watermelon with Dr. McDaniels next to him. Archibald Lake, tall trees, and a cabin are in the background. Page title reads...
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Donald Holt and Sketch

Date: 08 1925
Description: The Holt family dog, a Spaniel named Sketch, is chewing on something that Donald Holt is holding. An outdoor bench, made of birch wood, is in the backgroun...
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Hairwash for Barbara

Date: 1925
Description: On a sunny day, Barbara Holt is walking through the grass, carrying a pitcher. There is a wooden chair in the background. Caption reads: "A Hairwash for Ba...
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Douglas DeWitt Rowing

Date: 08 1932
Description: Douglas DeWitt, one of the Holt grandchildren, is rowing on Archibald Lake with an island in the background.
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Wedding Picture of Eleanor Holt and Donald DeWitt

Date: 09 04 1926
Description: Outdoor wedding portrait of Eleanor Holt and Donald DeWitt. The ceremony was held at the Island on Archibald Lake.

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