Joel Cheek with sailfish, c. 1932
Item
Title
Joel Cheek with sailfish, c. 1932
Description
Joel Owsley Cheek, founder of the Maxwell House Coffee brand, poses with a sailfish at Bay Tree Lodge on Sewall's Point. Son Robert Cheek owned Bay Tree Lodge from 1932 to 1952 and spent their winters at the property.
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow, from the collection of Pickslay and Frances Cheek.
Rights
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Format
Black and white print; 5x7 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-039-folders-017
2025.039
Coverage
Original Format
Negatives
Collection
Citation
“Joel Cheek with sailfish, c. 1932,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/17711.