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The Recreations of Uncle Wallace
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Wallace Donelson Rumsey, the photographer's younger brother, is doing a back flip dive off a raft into Archibald Lake. He was named after Civil War General Wallace and the battle of Fort Donelson. Holt's father Captain I.P. Rumsey served as Assistant Adjutant to General W. H. L. Wallace at Fort Donelson and Shihloh. The natural shoreline of trees and grasses is in the background.
1902
Holt, Lucy
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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."
I.P. Rumsey and Eleanor Holt
August 9, 1913
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 tie, and Homburg hat. Mary Eleanor Holt is ...
Up with the Flag! I.P. Rumsey
1898
I.P. Rumsey is raising the Island Lodge flag. Caption reads: "Up with the flag! I.P. Rumsey."
I.P. Rumsey Tending a Fire Outdoors
1908
Wearing gloves, I.P. Rumsey is holding a stick and tending a smoking fire outdoors in a clearing on the Island. Archibald Lake is in the background.
Toddler Eleanor Holt on the Shore of Archibald Lake
August 1902
Toddler Eleanor Holt, carrying a pail, and Minnie May Rumsey are walking on the path away from 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.
