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NameFirst: Ault ~Nelson L.
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Parents: William Albert and Lillie Jane (Hobart) Ault
Children: Nelson Lafayette Ault, Jr., Nae Deane (d. age 2), May Elizabeth
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EducationCareer: public schools in Milwaukee, WI; in his youth he took up photography as pastime
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OriginalNotes: History of St. Joseph Co., Logan Esarey, 1923?, Also An Account of St. Joseph County From its Organization edited by John B. Stoll, 196-97 - Born in Wisc. In 1883, son of William and Lillie (Hobart) Ault. After completing his education in the public school of Milwaukee, Wisc., Nelson L. Ault entered the employ of a local concern, and continued with it for a time. In his youth he had taken up photography as a pastime, and finally found it more to his liking than anything else, and so in 1909 he opened a gallery at 303 S. Michigan St., South Bend. This proved so successful a venture that in March 1919 he opened a second gallery. Subsequently he decided to concentrate his efforts of kodak finishing and his establishment at 122 S. Main street is given over exclusively to this class of work, in which he is an acknowledge expert. Owns 3 residence properties and a summer cottage. [lists wife, children, and many clubs]

Find A Grave #153541143, Nelson Lafayette Ault, Sr., b. Feb 20, 1883 in Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisc;  to William Albert Ault and Lillie Jane Hobart; spouse Clarissa Devine Dilling; d. 17 June 1960, Naples, Collier Co, Florida

South Bend Tribune, "A Look Back: Ault Camera Shop in South Bend captured memories," Nov. 14, 2016 (viewed online on 4/30/2019 at https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/history/a-look-back-ault-camera-shop-in-south-bend-captured/article_adbc1cab-edbb-54f0-8062-b81107966f72.html)

Early Photographers of Porter County, on blog "Porter County's Past: An Amateur Historian's Perspective, by Steve Shook, dated April 30, 2017, updated April 4, 2019 (viewed April 30, 2019 by Joan Hostetler http://www.porterhistory.org/2017/04/early-photographers-of-porter-county.html?fbclid=IwAR35AFnb2sr3nusPUOrnOLkz1wm6IAbLSTp12_fi_XJSYFKfqQach_2oTQQ)
In 1909, Ault opened a photography shop located a 303 South Michigan Street in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The 1910 Federal Census for Penn, St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerates Nelson L. Ault as being a 26 year old photographer. A World War I draft registration card completed in 1918 shows that Ault was still working as a photographer at his shop on Michigan Street. Note that research suggests, but does not conclusively confirm, that the Ault appearing on Valparaiso postcards is Nelson Lafayette Ault. For instance, the imprint on Valparaiso postcards matches those on South Bend images that were produced by Ault. Nelson Lafayette Ault was born February 20, 1883, in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin, the son of William Albert Ault and Lillie Jane (Hobart) Ault. He married Clarrissa Devine (Dilling) Ault in 1905. Ault died on June 17, 1960, in Naples, Collier County, Florida; he was interred in Riverview Cemetery in South Bend. Despite Ault's death, the Ault Camera Shop continued operation on Michigan Street till its closure in 1978.

"Indiana and Indianans : a history of aboriginal and territorial Indiana and the century of statehood" by Jacob Piatt Dunn,1919
The schools of that city afforded Nelson Ault his early advantages, after which for several years he was an employee of the Roper Furniture Company. In the meantime, at the age of sixteen, he had taken up photography as a pastime. It was a subject that led him on and on, and his increasing proficiency caused him to realize that here his talents would find their best expression. In 1909 he opened a gallery at 303 South Michigan street, and has done a thriving business ever since. In order to afford larger facilities for handling his custom, he established another studio at 122 South Main Street in March, 1919, and he carries a complete line of photographic supplies at each studio. Mr. Ault out of his business and profession has acquired several pieces of residential property.
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OriginalSource: Shook, "Early Photographers of Porter County"
Nelson Lafayette Ault published real photo postcards inscribed with AULT PHOTO. Mostly worked in South Bend. "Research suggests, but does not conclusively confirm, that the Ault appearing on Valparaiso postcards is Nelson Lafayette Ault. For instance, the imprint on Valparaiso postcards matches those on South Bend images that were produced by Ault."
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OriginalSource: Bulletin of Photography, 21 July 1909, p. 44 N. L. Ault purchased W. F. Taylor Studio, South Bend.

South Bend Tribune, "A Look Back: Ault Camera Shop in South Bend captured memories," Nov. 14, 2016: Pursuing his passion for photography, Ault opened a studio at 303 S. Michigan St., South Bend, in 1909. In order to accommodate his expanding business, he opened a second location at 122 S. Main St. in 1919. The studio was located on the ground floor of the Conservative Life Building, which was built in 1910. It was this building that went up in flames in 1973.

Photographers' Association News, vol. 2, issue 8, 1915, p. 211:  Active Members, N. S. Ault, 303 S. Michigan St., South Bend.

South Bend Area Genealogical Society (SBAGS), "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921," accessed https://www.sbags.org/mbr/photographers.php. Source: City Directory
Ault Studios, 1919, 122 S. Main and 303 S. Michigan, South Bend ; Nelson L. Ault, 1910-1916, 303 S. Michigan, South Bend

Hist. of St. Joseph Co., Esarey, 1923?, p. 196-97: In 1909 Nelson L. Ault opened gallery at 303 S. Michigan St. In March 1919 he opened 2nd gallery.

Postcard: printed on verso Photo by Ault, 303 South Michigan St., South Bend, Ind.

The Association News (Photographers' Association of America), Sept. 1916, Active Members, p. 333: N. S. Ault, 303 S. Michigan St., South Bend
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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
Ault Camera Shop, 1921, 122 S. Main, South Bend ; Ault Studios, 1919, 122 S. Main and 303 S. Michigan, South Bend 

Hist. of St. Joseph Co., Esarey, 1923?, p. 196-97: In 1909 Nelson L. Ault opened gallery at 303 S. Michigan St. In March 1919 he opened 2nd gallery. Subsequently he decided to concentrate efforts on Kodak finishing, and his establishment at 122 S. Main st. is given over exclusively to this class of work. Called Ault Camera Shop.

1925 Polk's South Bend City Directory, p. 876 - Commercial Photographers: Ault Camera Shop, 122 S Main (see left side lines and page 94)

South Bend Tribune, "A Look Back: Ault Camera Shop in South Bend captured memories," Nov. 14, 2016: Pursuing his passion for photography, Ault opened a studio at 303 S. Michigan St., South Bend, in 1909. In order to accommodate his expanding business, he opened a second location at 122 S. Main St. in 1919. The studio was located on the ground floor of the Conservative Life Building, which was built in 1910. It was this building that went up in flames in 1973. The camera shop survived the 1973 fire, remaining in business until 1978.
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