Martin, Willard C.
(1898-1980)




Birth: August 25, 1898
Death: March 26, 1980, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN
Parents: Frank James and Ella Alice Martin
Spouse: Margaret Landis
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Family Photographers: father Frank J. and brothers
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Individual Number: 2655


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1920s-1969* Martin's Photo Shop Studio owner/Partner Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN 681 1/2 Wabash Ave.
Frank J. Martin























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DeathYear: 1980
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OriginalDeathCity: Terre Haute
OriginalDeathState: IN
OriginalDeathCounty: Vigo
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Parents: Frank James and Ella Alice Martin
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FamilyInPhotography: father Frank J. and brothers
OriginalNotes: Professional Photographer, 20 Aug. 1939, The Dagueree Centennial as a Merchandising Opportunity by Willard C. Martin, p. 177

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CATNUM: 2655
NameFirst: Martin ~Willard C.
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Address1: 681 1/2 Wabash Ave.
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City: Terre Haute
State: IN
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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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KnownDates: 1920s-1969
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OriginalSource: IHS Clipping File, Photographers: "'The Martin Collection' chronicled our history," Spring/Summer 1992, (unknown source, newsletter?): Willard and brother Ken bought business from mother when Frank J. their father d. in early 1930s.  Willard managed studio's portrait department.  He retired in 1969.

The Professional Photographer, Nov. 5, 1938, p. 296: Willard in charge of portrait work and Kenneth handles the commercial division.
OriginalWorkerType: Studio owner/Partner
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