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1920s antique PHOTO ALBUM lynn ma WILLIAM CLARK camp wellesley winona providence
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Wonderful original small-format photograph album belonging to William H. Clark of 134 Ocean Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, measuring approximately 7.25 x 5.75 inches and containing a remarkable collection of captioned camp, family, travel, sailing, mountain, athletic, and recreational photographs.
This album appears to document Clark's experiences at Camp Wellesley and Winona, likely during the late teens or early 1920s. The album contains dozens of original photographs, many with handwritten captions identifying people, locations, camp activities, mountains, boats, athletic teams, pets, family members, and excursions.
Highlights include:
- Family Pricilla and Johnny Aunt Neth, Uncle Charles, Pep
- Princeton
- Betty Gifford
- Mount Whittier
- Camp Wellesley lodge and grounds
- Sailing regattas and sailboats
- Model yacht competitions
- Baseball team ("Wellesley 9")
- Dining tent and camp infrastructure
- Blanket toss activities
- Tent life and camp scenes
- Camp theatrical production titled "The Crimson Coconut"
- Numerous identified campers and counselors
- Portraits of William H. Clark and friends
- Family members including Priscilla and cousin Gertrude
- Multiple photographs of camp dog "Spot"
- Mt. Chocorua
- Mt. Whittier
- Bald Face Mountain excursion
- Waterfalls and White Mountain scenery
- Kearsarge trip photographs
- Aquaplaning / water-sports image
- Canoe Bay and boating scenes
- Early motorboat and sailboat photographs
- Kings Beach scenes
- Horseback riding photographs
- Military uniform portrait
- 134 Ocean Street, Lynn, Massachusetts residence
- Universalist Church image
- Extensive handwritten names and captions throughout
Particularly desirable are the many identified individuals, camp scenes, mountain excursions, and the strong connection to a named owner with a documented Lynn, Massachusetts address. The album offers substantial value for collectors of New England camps, youth organizations, Massachusetts history, sailing, White Mountains tourism, genealogy, and early recreational photography.
Album remains in original condition with expected age wear, edge wear, handling marks, and some photograph aging. Sold exactly as found.
A fascinating and highly personal New England camp archive with excellent research and genealogical potential.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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