[Medomak Camp] Reel 19

Date1943 – 1956

AbstractFootage of William J. “Rockey” Brooks showing campers a loon’s nest with an egg in it. Footage of a track meet at Cub Camp with counselors Tot Hoople, Eric Sterling (with blonde hair) and Herb Erico (wearing glasses). Activities include the high jump, egg races, where Cubs race with an egg on a spoon, foot races, a three-legged race and the long jump. A shot of archery practice. Footage of Rangers on Moosehead Lake passing by Mount Kineo, including shots of a tug boat. A shot of a car driving away with two canoes on top. A shot of a campsite. A shot of Rangers on a lake in canoes. Footage of Rangers poling in a river, including shots of a suspension bridge. Footage of Rangers climbing Mount Katahdin, including hiking over the table land, climbing Baxter Peak and shots of their campsite. A shot of girls carrying gear and canoes for a portage. Footage of girls paddling canoes near the shore of a lake. Donor Notes: All names and the majority of the locations come from the donor’s notes. Please refer to them for further information.