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Lot 090 - Pair Of Vintage Camp Ramah Memory Books From Conover Wisconsin 1954 And 1956, Filled Out By Camper Jerome Weinstein, Mobile Photo Service Chicago
Lot 090 - Pair Of Vintage Camp Ramah Memory Books From Conover Wisconsin 1954 And 1956, Filled Out By Camper Jerome Weinstein, Mobile Photo Service Chicago
Pair of vintage spiral-bound camp memory books from Camp Ramah, Conover, Wisconsin, documenting the summer camp experiences of camper Jerome Weinstein. The red 1954 book contains black and white photographs of camp activities, group shots, and sports, with the back page camp record filled out identifying Jerome Weinstein of 531 Copeman, Cabin 1, with counselors Murray Stadtmaner and Al Birndor, and listing cabin mates. The autograph page contains signatures and messages including "Best of luck" from fellow campers. Published by Mobile Photo Service, Chicago, Illinois.
The blue 1956 book is marked "10th Anniversary" on the front cover and features a full-size portrait of Jerome at the front, followed by similar black and white photographs of camp activities and group shots throughout. The camp record page is again filled out by Jerome, including nickname middle names for some of his cabin mate friends. The autograph page remains blank. The book retains the original tear-out yellow advertising and order page from Mobile Photo Service and includes a blank black page at the back labeled "My own camp snapshots." Both books exhibit wear consistent with age and use.