Fourth of July on Squirrel Island, 1918

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Miles Bracewell (standing at the left of the photo) sings during the 1918 Fourth of July ceremonies at Squirrel Island. Bracewell, who had a summer home on Squirrel Island, was a noted baritone and opera star. His career on the stage was limited by physical lameness as a result of a polio-like illness, but he was in great demand as a vocalist.

The children taking part in this patriotic WWI ceremony are dressed up to represent American servicemen and women at home and abroad during the European War.

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Title: Fourth of July on Squirrel Island, 1918
Creator: McDougall and Keefe
Creation Date: 1918-07-04
Subject Date: 1918-07-04
Local Name: Squirrel Island
Town: Southport
County: Lincoln
State: ME
Media: Black & White Photograph
Dimensions (cm): 8.5 x 13.5
Local Code: PC-1 #5
Collection: Raymond W. Stanley Collection
Object Type: Image

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