Undated full view of totem pole at Camp Abnaki, a boys' resident camp in North Hero, Vermont on the shores of Lake Champlain owned by the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association). Camp buildings seen in the background. Dates on the wings of the bird near the top of the pole are 1901 - 1951 and... Show moreUndated full view of totem pole at Camp Abnaki, a boys' resident camp in North Hero, Vermont on the shores of Lake Champlain owned by the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association). Camp buildings seen in the background. Dates on the wings of the bird near the top of the pole are 1901 - 1951 and the picture may have been taken in 1951, the 50th anniversary of the camp. Photo #6. Show less
July 1944 Two photos. Top photo shows young campers peeling potatoes (photo #26). The bottom photos shows a cabin on the grounds of Camp Abnaki with a woman standing on the stone front step (camp infirmary nurse?, photo #28)
July 1945 photo of the interior of the main building on the grounds of Camp Birchcliffe, Grand Isle, Vermont. This may be a library, reading room or meeting room.
Undated photo no. 37 of what appears to be a presentation of a pageant in front of the main building at Camp Marycrest, a girls' summer camp run by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order. The camp operated from 1957 to 1993 in Grand Isle, Vermont. A young person is dressed as the Virgin Mary and... Show moreUndated photo no. 37 of what appears to be a presentation of a pageant in front of the main building at Camp Marycrest, a girls' summer camp run by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order. The camp operated from 1957 to 1993 in Grand Isle, Vermont. A young person is dressed as the Virgin Mary and an audience is seated on wooden benches. Six others sit on the porch facing the audience. Photo #37. Show less
Teen campers participate in a dance session in a recreation hall in one of the buildings on the grounds of Camp Marycrest in Grand Isle; probably taken in the 1950s or 1960s. Camp operated by the Sisters of Mercy from 1957 to 1993. Photo #15 or 18?
Girls at Camp Marycrest attend a worship service in one of the buildings. The girls kneel on prayer kneelers while the priest performs mass. The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Photo #20.
Teens strike a pose on the porch of the grand building on the grounds of Camp Marycrest located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Operated by the Sisters of Mercy from 1957 to 1993. Photo may be taken in the 1950s or 1960s. The girls seem to be doing a traditional folk dance. Photo #13.
Campers, staff and Sisters of Mercy nuns line the front porch and stairs of the main building of Camp Marycrest and enjoy a meal. Note real tea cups are being used. Most folks wear sweaters or jackets. Could this be an end of season gathering? The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993... Show moreCampers, staff and Sisters of Mercy nuns line the front porch and stairs of the main building of Camp Marycrest and enjoy a meal. Note real tea cups are being used. Most folks wear sweaters or jackets. Could this be an end of season gathering? The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Undated but may be 1950s or 1960s. Show less
Girls at Camp Marycrest attend a worship service in one of the buildings. The girls sit in chairs, on small stools and on benches along the walls while the priest performs mass. The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Beyond... Show moreGirls at Camp Marycrest attend a worship service in one of the buildings. The girls sit in chairs, on small stools and on benches along the walls while the priest performs mass. The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Beyond the open court is seen Lake Champlain. Undated but may be 1950s or 1960s. Photo #21. Show less
A group session seems to be progress on the porch of the grand building at Camp Marycrest (1957-1993) located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Some of the older girl campers participate in a discussion and a few raise their hands. Maybe taken in the 1950s.
Photo #25 of main building at Camp Marycrest located in Grand Isle, Vermont (1957-1993) run by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order. Undated but may be 1959.
A group of teen campers partake in a variety of crafts in a room in one of the buildings at Camp Marycrest in Grand Isle. Operated by the Sisters of Mercy from 1957 to 1993. Some of the girls paint on clear glass tumblers, use craft sticks or sew. Photo number 19.
