James Whitcomb Riley, Will Randle, and Will Martin at "The Old Swimmin Hole"

Abstract

The three men lounge on the banks of the swimming hole. An uprooted tree can be seen on the opposite bank. In the foreground, a board extends out over the water. A wooden fence runs beside the footpath.On the back of the photograph is written: Will Randle, Will Martin and James Whitcomb Riley on the banks of "The Old Swimmin'–Hole." Evidently about 1891. Will Martin sits in the foreground; Will Randle further back