[Medomak Camp] Reel 7

Date1933

AbstractA shot of a camp site on a lake. Footage of boys in canoes. A few shots of a boy preparing and sailing a model boat. A shot of a sail boat near the Ark. A shot of an older man. A shot of boys rowing canoes, pulling them out of the water and carrying them. Two shots of young boys watching a string quartet consisting of members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including counselor Rolland Tapley, playing violin. A shot of Cub Swim near the Ark. A shot of Oliver Loud in a fancy suit jacket with no pants running away. A shot of a men and boys on a picnic table. A few shots of boys learning to identify trees. A few shots of men in canoes fishing on the lake. Footage of Jack Laws and another man giving a rowing demonstration in canoes. A shot of a man in a canoe fishing. Several men and women in costume stage an Italian Festa. A shot of boys dressed as Native Americans. Men and women in costume as part of a mock wedding. A few shots of men and boys fishing in canoes. Footage of members of Junior Camp learning and practicing photography. A few shots of boys practicing archery. Footage of Regatta Day, including Rolland Tapley conducting a band on the docks and people in boats on the water. Footage of a dress rehearsal for the Regatta Day play, The Merchant of Venice. A shot of a parade to, then footage of, a cookout. Footage of actors in costume with props, including a fake “Paramount News” movie camera and a sign that reads, “Polandville Country Club Tap Room,” at a camp fire. Donor Notes: All names and the majority of the locations come from the donor’s notes. Please refer to them for further information.