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Toasting Marshmallows
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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. Caption reads: "Four Holts — Morris and Joe Rumsey"
August 4, 1909
Holt, Lucy
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Joe Rumsey Giving Donald Holt a Haircut
1909
Donald Holt, who is seven or eight years old, is sitting in a chair outdoors while Joe Rumsey is cutting his hair. Caption reads: "Joe Rumsey and Donald."
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.
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."
Holt Children with Horse
1909
Brothers Alfred Holt and Donald Holt are on horseback together, with Donald sitting at the front of the saddle. On the left in front is Jeannette Holt, wearing a head scarf. She is standing next to...
Alfred Holt, Harriet Stroh, and Jeannette Holt Ready for Berrypicking
1905
Three children, wearing sun hats, are holding empty berry containers. The girls are wearing knickers. On the right is the Island Lodge porch. From left to right are: Alfred Holt, Harriet Stroh, and...
A Shooting Lesson
August 1905
Grandfather I.P. Rumsey is teaching grandson Alfred Holt how to shoot a gun on the shore of Archibald Lake. Jeannette Holt and the Stroh girls are watching the shooting lesson. The caption reads: "...
