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ID: 2368
CATNUM: 2524
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NameFirst: Martin ~Frank J.
NameLast: Martin
NameMiddle: James
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BirthMonth: 7
BirthDay: 6
BirthYear: 1870
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OriginalBirthCity: Terre Haute
OriginalBirthState: IN
OriginalBirthCounty: Vigo
OriginalBirthNation: USA
DeathMonth: 5
DeathDay: 8
DeathYear: 1933
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DeathCause: struck by car when on way to photo assignment
OriginalDeathCity: Terre Haute
OriginalDeathState: IN
OriginalDeathCounty: Vigo
OriginalDeathNation: USA
Parents: John James and Eliza Ellen Martin
Children: Earl Stanley Martin, Anna Maude Louise Martin, Willard C. Martin, Kenneth W. Martin, Esther Ethelda Holmes
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CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 5:46:53 PM
CreatedBy: sa
LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 5:46:53 PM
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ID: 2368
PersonID: 2368
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StartYear: 1906
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EndYear: 1933
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FamilyInPhotography: sons and daughter
OriginalNotes: NEWSPAPERS:
Terre Haute Tribune, May 9, 1933, p. 1, Frank J. Martin obituary, age 62

PERIODICALS: The Professional Photographer, Nov. 5, 1938, p. 296: started co. in 1906 without previous experience, was father of 6 boys and one girl, still employs 3 of boys and his daughter; d. in 1933 from injuries sustained by being struck by a car when on his way to cover a photographic assignment. Was a self-made photographer, student of merchandising and advertising, and a strong believer in state and national organization
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PersonID: 2368
CATNUM: 2524
NameFirst: Martin ~Frank J.
NameLast: Martin
LocationID: 6377
Address1: 681 1/2 Wabash Ave.
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City: Terre Haute
State: IN
StudioID: 4519
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StudioName: Martin's Photo Shop
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CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 6:01:36 PM
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Name: Martin's Photo Shop
Alternate Studio Names: Frank J. Martin
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County: Vigo
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OriginalSource: IHS Clipping File, Photographers: "'The Martin Collection' chronicled our history," Spring/Summer 1992, (unknown source, newsletter?), Frank Martin opened Martin's Photo Shop at 681 1/2 Wabash Ave. in 1906. Started because of demand for blueprints in the growing an changing community.  Soon added portrait and commercial photography.  Visited city parks on Sundays to photograph family reunions as way of introducing his work. All six sons and daughter worked in studio at one time or the other.  He d. in early 1930s.

1907 R. L. Polk Co. Terre Haute City Directory, p.313
Frank J. Martin, photog 681 1/2 Wabash av,h e s 7th 3 n of Indiana av

1908 R. L. Polk & Co. Terre Haute City Directory, p. 339
Frank J. Martin, photog 681 1/2 Wabash av, h e s 7th 3 n of Indiana av

1910 R. L. Polk & Co. Terre Haute City Directory, p. 328
Frank J. Martin, photographer 681 1/2 Wabash av, Tels Central Main 15, Citizens 2415-L, he s 7th 3 n of Indiana av, Tel Central, Main 1209 R 1

1912 R. L. Polk & Co. Terre Haute City Directory, p. 362
Frank J. Martin, photog 681 1/2 Wabash av, h e s 7th 3 s of Ft. Harrison av

1915 R. L. Polk & Co. Terre Haute City Directory, p. 379
Frank J. Martin, photog 681 1/2 Wabash av, h e s 7th, 3 s of Ft Harrison av

1918 Polk's Terre Haute City Directory, p. 405-06
Frank J. Martin (Ella) propr Martin's Photo Shop h es 7th 3 s of Ft Harrison, Martin's Photo Shop, Frank K Martin prop, 681 1/2 Wabash av, Tels Bell 15, Citizens 3700

1920 Polk's Terre Haute City Directory, p. 429-30
Frank J. Martin (Ella) propr Martin's Photo Shop, h es 7th 3 n of Collett Park, Martin's Photo Shop, Frank J. Martin Prop, 681 1/2 Wabash av, Tel Wabash 3700

The Professional Photographer, Nov. 5, 1938, p. 296: 
Cover photo by Martin's Photo Shop. In 1906 Frank J. Martin, without previous experience, started the small studio in Terre Haute, which has today grown into the modern Martin's Photo Shop. He was father of 6 boys and one girl, who grew up with the studio which still employs 3 of the boys and his daughter, as well as 3 outside employees and even now in rush times calls in other members of the family to help. Mr. Martin d. in 1933 from injuries sustained by being struck by a car when on his way to cover photographic assignment.
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