1920s antique PHOTO ALBUM lynn ma WILLIAM CLARK camp wellesley winona providence

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1920s antique PHOTO ALBUM lynn ma WILLIAM CLARK camp wellesley winona providence:
$395.00

1920s antique PHOTO ALBUM lynn ma WILLIAM CLARK camp wellesley winona providence
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AI-assisted description: Research and identification have been assisted by AI and may contain errors. Please examine all photographs, captions, names, and images carefully and make your own determinations regarding dates, locations, identities, and historical significance.

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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