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NameFirst: Staples ~William D.
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CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 5:46:53 PM
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OriginalNotes: PARENTS: Joseph and Mary (Selleck) Staples
CHILDREN: 1 daughter, Rita May who married R. E. Littleton. Littleton became a partner in photo business
EDUCATION: attended public school near Utica, NY
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OTHER: _History of Indiana and Account of St. Joseph County from its organization, by Logan Esarey, 1922_, p. 403-04. Born NY state Dec. 13, 1860 lists parents and info about education. At age 18 he left school and went to Oregon where 3 years he led life of a cowboy. Returned to NY for 4 yrs, variously employed, principally as nickleplater. In this capacity he came to south Bend at age 25 yrs joinging the Malleable Range Co., later being foreman in several nickle plating plants of the city. Evntually he embarked in business on his own account, in partnership with James Bonney, but after 2 yrs disposed of his interests to partner, having become interested in commercial photography. Originally invested $75.00. Was connected with the old Elbel Orchestra for 20 yrs and played with that famous organizationat opening of Oliver Opera House. Repbulican, member of Kiwanis & Chamber of Commerce. St. Joseph Lodge, No. 45 A. F. & A. M. and other fraternal lodges. Lists wife and daughter.
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CATNUM: 2511
NameFirst: Staples ~William D.
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City: South Bend
State: IN
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CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 6:04:48 PM
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OriginalSource: _History of St. Joseph Co._ by Logan Esarey, 1922, p. 403-04 Some yrs ago Staples admitted to partnership R. E. Littleton, his son-in-law, and the firm of Staples & Littleton now has one of the finest commercial studios not only at South Bend or in this state, but one that is equal, if not superior in equipment, to the big Chicago studios. The company is doing a business which extends all over the Middle-West and Central States, and has gained a lasting reputation for the uniform excellence and originally of its work.
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OriginalSource: _History of St. Joseph Co._ by Logan Esarey, p. 403-04  He moved to South Bend in 1885 and worked in the nickel plating business for several years until he became interested in commercial photographer. Originally invested $75, ideas were original, his ambition great and his industry untiring, and soon was well on the high road to success. He took in son-in-law, R. A. Littleton as partner.
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NameFirst: Staples ~William D.
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Address1: 310 1/2 S. Michigan
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OriginalSource: South Bend Area Genealogical Society (SBAGS), "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921," accessed https://www.sbags.org/mbr/photographers.php. Source: City Directory
Bonney & Staples, 1903, 310 1/2 S. Michigan, South Bend
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CATNUM: 2511
NameFirst: Staples ~William D.
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Address1: 118 E. Wayne
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City: South Bend
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Name: William S. Staples
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OriginalSource: South Bend Area Genealogical Society (SBAGS), "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921," accessed https://www.sbags.org/mbr/photographers.php. Source: City Directory
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OriginalSource: South Bend Area Genealogical Society (SBAGS), "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921," accessed https://www.sbags.org/mbr/photographers.php. Source: City Directory
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OriginalSource: South Bend Area Genealogical Society (SBAGS), "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921," accessed https://www.sbags.org/mbr/photographers.php. Source: City Directory
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OriginalSource: South Bend Area Genealogical Society (SBAGS), "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921," accessed https://www.sbags.org/mbr/photographers.php. Source: City Directory
William D. Staples, 1919, 236 S. St Joseph, South Bend

South Bend Tribune, 21 Jan. 1923, p. 2 - Staples Firm Enlarges. Radical increase in the business of W. D. Staples and company, commercial photographers, 236 South St. Joseph St has made it necessary for the removal of the Staples studio to 207 East Wayne st, where it now occupies 1/2 of the entire 3rd floor of the St. Joseph building. New equipment installed. [much more] Of the chief accessories newly added to the studio are 3 new twin arc white flame photographic lamps, new models, producing illumination of 50,000 candle-power each. Of the type used for producing motion pictures and will enable the Staples photogrpahers to take any photographs without daylight.
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OriginalSource: South Bend Tribune, 21 Jan. 1923, p. 2 - Staples Firm Enlarges. Radical increase in the business of W. D. Staples and company, commercial photographers, 236 South St. Joseph St has made it necessary for the removal of the Staples studio to 207 East Wayne st, where it now occupies 1/2 of the entire 3rd floor of the St. Joseph building. New equipment installed. [much more] Of the chief accessories newly added to the studio are 3 new twin arc white flame photographic lamps, new models, producing illumination of 50,000 candle-power each. Of the type used for producing motion pictures and will enable the Staples photographers to take any photographs without daylight.
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