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Blackberry Trail
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Slightly elevated view of a group of men, women, and children on the blackberry trail. Alfred Holt is first in the line, followed by his mother Lucy Rumsey Holt. Bringing up the rear is Arthur D. Wheeler, using a walking stick. Many in the group are carrying a pail or cup for collecting blackberries. Caption reads: "Blackberry Trail. By Mr. Tiers."
August 1907
Thiers, L. M.
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Baseball on the Island
1918
View of a baseball game on the Island. Juliet Rumsey Stroh (?) is pitching. W.A. Holt is standing by second base. Alfred Holt is standing near third base.
Lucy and W.A. Holt Family
1918
A casual portrait of the Lucy and W.A. Holt family. Standing from left to right: Alfred Holt in military uniform, Jeannette Holt, Lucy Rumsey Holt, W.A. Holt. Sitting from left to right: Eleanor Ho...
Walking in Cathedral Woods
1911
View down trail towards a small group of women and girls hiking in Cathedral Woods on a sunny day. The old growth forest is made up of pines and hemlocks.
Lucy Rumsey Holt Canoeing with Grandson Peter DeWitt
1929
Lucy Rumsey Holt is paddling the canoe on Archibald Lake with grandson Peter DeWitt in her lap. There is a forested shoreline in the background. Caption reads: "Grandma Holt and Peter DeWitt."
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.
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...
