Branson, Charles C.
(1879-1948)




Birth: October 27, 1879
Death: March 8, 1948
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Spouse: Sadie M.
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Individual Number: 2249


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1901 W. H. Bass Photo Co. Manager; Studio owner/Partner Indianapolis, Marion County, IN 308 S. New Jersey St.
308-310 S. New Jersey St.























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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AWARDS: exhibited photos in the Exhibition by Indiana Photographers at the John Herron Art Institute, May 9-31, 1909
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NameFirst: Branson ~Charles C.
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Address1: 308 S. New Jersey St.
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City: Indianapolis
State: IN
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Name: W. H. Bass Photo Co.
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County: Marion
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KnownDates: 1901
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OriginalSource: The Commercial Photographer, Feb. 1939, p. 174, cover photo by Bass. The business has been under the personal supervision of Chas. C. Branson for about 38 yrs. [see Bass for full account]

Indianapolis Business Journal, July 28-Aug. 3, 1997, Origins: A History of Business in Indianapolis, "Bass Photo chronicled city's business past" by Bill Beck. In 1936... William H. Bass died. Charles C. Branson, his protege, took over the business.

The Association News (Photographers' Association of America), Sept. 1916, Active Members, p. 333: Chas. C. Branson, 3518 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind.
OriginalWorkerType: Manager;Studio owner/Partner
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