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The Diver

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The diver, possibly David Rumsey, is doing a handstand on the end of the diving board. Archibald Lake is in the background.

Date Created:
August 1922
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created August 1922

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936
Call Number M2018-012, Album 8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135JT
Legacy ID
WHi 147558

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The Dive

The Dive

August 1922

The person in midair, possibly David Rumsey, is diving from a height of 21 feet into Lake Michigamme. The log boathouse and American flag are in the foreground. Caption reads: "David 21 Feet."

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Jumping or Diving off Wooden Diving Board in Archibald Lake

Jumping or Diving off Wooden Diving Board in Archibald Lake

1921

Elevated view through trees towards a man preparing to dive or jump off a wooden diving board, mounted on a barge, into Archibald Lake. Waiting his turn, another man is bent over at the top of the ...

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Lucy Rumsey Holt Rowing on Archibald Lake

Lucy Rumsey Holt Rowing on Archibald Lake

1912

Amateur photographer Lucy Rumsey Holt is rowing on Archibald Lake. Due to advances in mobile photography, Holt was able to take many of her photos out in the environment.

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Group Dive

Group Dive

1916

This action shot captures a group on a raft diving into Archibald Lake, with the Island in the background. The divers are probably members of the Holt, Stroh, Buswell, and Wheeler families. There i...

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Playing on the Wood Raft

Playing on the Wood Raft

1935

A boy is hanging upside down from the diving raft on Archibald Lake. Similar to many items owned by the Holt family, this raft probably was made by hand with local wood.

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Wallace Rumsey Rowing on Archibald Lake

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."

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