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The Dive

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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."

Date Created:
August 1922
Creator:
Holt, Lucy

Publication Information

Creator Holt, Lucy
Date Created August 1922

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 11 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
W014AMM
Legacy ID
WHi 147418

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