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Lieber's Photo News, May 1934, p. 11: "Pa" Potter attended the 1st meeting of the Indiana Photographers Association in Liebers back room in the fall of 1892 or 93.
St. Louis Photographer, Aug. 1884, p. 276: nominated for secretary of PAA but lost to Leo Weingartner, 65 to 39.
The St. Louis Photographer, Aug. 1885, p. 243-246:
paper given at PAA meeting in Buffalo by W. H. Potter on "The Handling and Development of Dry Plates"
The St. Louis Photographer, Dec. 1885, p. 345:
"Some Notes on Development" by W. H. Potter
THE ST. LOUIS PHOTOGRAPHER, Feb. 1888, p. 63: The subject of our Jan. illustration is the daughter of ex-president and present Sec., Miss Lillian Potter of Indianapolis.  When the young lady graduated her father photographed her in the attitude of singing for which picture he received $80 from a NY firm, as a subject for etching (the drawing does not appear in the bound volume that I saw at GEH). Mar. 1888, cover photograph of PA of A Officers, W. H. Potter, secretary; Aug. 1888, p. 284: Mr. W. H. Potter proved an efficient secretary and was accompanied by his 2 charming daughters who were the center of attraction of the convention.
PHILADELPHIA PHOTOGRAPHER, May 1882, p. 160, mentions that W. H. Potter received a good article in the Indianapolis SATURDAY REVIEW, 8 Apr.

The St. Louis Photographer, Aug. 1883:
pasted in photograph of young girl, neg. by W. H. Potter, Indianapolis, Crystal D. P.; p. 231: Our Picture, explains that Potter's photo of 2 children in white with dark accessories is to show the quality of the crystal dry plates.[the described photo does not appear in that issue]

Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources of Indianapolis, 1883, p. 531: Potter is native of Penn. And was born at Bradford in 1841. He commenced life as a school teacher at Mansfield, OH and during the war of the rebellion served as member of the Third Ohio Cavalry in 1861received honorable discharge in 1866.

Indianapolis Journal, 2 Sep 1890, Tue, p. 7: A party of professional and amateur photographers had a picnic on the canal, near Fairview Park, yesterday. During the day a trip was made to Broad Ripple in a steam yacht, where a number of landscape negatives were made. Among those in the party were Misses Lillian Potter, Laura Lowe, Minnie Lowe, Wilkins, Gross, Fisher and Wolf, E. B. Porter and wife, and Messrs. W. H. Potter, Frank M. Lacy, Albert Fearnaught, Bert Wilkins, and Lewis Replogle.

The Nebraska and Midwest Genealogical Record, Vol. 9, Nos. 3-4, July-October 1931
pp. 29-30
5. WILLIAM H. POTTER, second child of Jacob and Mary A. (Mickle) Potter, was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 1841, and died at Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1913. He married, at Perrysville, Ohio, July 18, 1866, Pearl Parr, born at Perrysville, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1846, and died Feb. 27, 1921. Pearl Parr was the daughter of Andrew H. Parr, born Oct. 16, 1807, and Lucina Donaldson, his wife, born Oct. 4, 1809. Both were born at Pittsburg where they grew up and were married in 1831. They moved to the vicinity of Perrysville, Ohio, in 1834. Lucina Donaldson was the daughter of Robert and Isabella (Clendening) Donaldson. William H. Potter enlisted as a private in the Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and about 1863 was promoted to corporal. On Sept. 10, 1864 he was promoted to ordinance sergeant. In 1865 he was mustered out as captain of Company I, One Hundred and Thirty Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry having served four years, four months and eight days. He was never wounded but he was captured once and exchanged immediately on parole. He was a member at Indianapolis, Indiana, of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Following his discharge from the army William H. Potter studied law at Mansfield, Ohio, three years, during which time he taught school to support his family. He then entered into partnership as a photographer with his brother, Ezra, at Mansfield. In 1875 he removed to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was one of the eight men who were founders of the Photographers Association of America (now an international organization), and in 1886 he was president of the Association. He presided at the national convention of the Association which met at St. Louis in June, 1886. 
     Issue: 
     6.    i. Lilian. 
     7.   ii. Ann Charlton.
          Iii. Pearl Parr, b. Mansfield, O.; mar. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 25, 1900, Charles Wesley
                Barkhurst lives in Cincinnati, O; issue (surname Barkhurst); 1. Catherine, b.
                Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 21, 1905.
          iv. Lucile Donaldson, b. Mansfield, O.; lives in Boston, Mass.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 March 2021), memorial page for Ezra J Potter (19 Sep 1844 - 2 Feb 1925), Find a Grave Memorial no. 113200211, citing Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Debe Clark (contributor 47339012). Son of Jacob and Mary Ann Potter. 
Mansfield News: Monday, February 2, 1925: Mr. Potter was born in Wayne County, September 19, 1844, and enlisted in the 3rd O.V.C. Co. E. in 1861. He was in service for about three years and four months, during which time he engaged in many battles, among them that of Stone River; was taken prisoner at Benton, Tennessee, and retained as a prisoner for eleven months, was exchanged at Charleston and discharged at Columbus. Following his discharge he was married to Miss Mary Backenstoe and established a photograph gallery in Mansfield from which business he retired about 15 years ago. During the management of his business Mr. Potter became known as one of the most proficient photographers in northern Ohio. Mr. Potter was a member of the McLaughlin Post, G.A.R., of this city.
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OriginalSource: EBAY Auction 24353212, ending Aug. 12, 1998: Stereoview,  LARGE Format circa 1875 ... Reads::: "" HARPERS' FERRY - Views on the
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  the left, Loudon Heights on the right, and the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.""

ca. late 1860s CDV by "Potter & Walker" Mansfield, OH

The Nebraska and Midwest Genealogical Record, Vol. 9, Nos. 3-4, July-October 1931
pp. 29-30
Following his discharge from the army William H. Potter studied law at Mansfield, Ohio, three years, during which time he taught school to support his family. He then entered into partnership as a photographer with his brother, Ezra, at Mansfield. In 1875 he removed to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he lived the remainder of his life.
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OriginalSource: Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources of Indianapolis, 1883, p. 531: Potter commenced business at his present location in 1875 (cor. Washington and Illinois Sts., Entrance on North Ill. St.)

Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), August 12, 1875, p. 4
"To whom it may concern. Having bought out John Cadwallader, we will succeed him in the photograph business in the Claypool block, on or about 16th inst. Potter & Allen"

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OriginalSource: The Nebraska and Midwest Genealogical Record, Vol. 9, Nos. 3-4, July-October 1931
pp. 29-30
 In 1875 he removed to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was one of the eight men who were founders of the Photographers Association of America (now an international organization), and in 1886 he was president of the Association. He presided at the national convention of the Association which met at St. Louis in June, 1886. 

The Philadelphia Photographer, Aug. 1877, p. 237: Letter written by John Cadwallader, "Shall Prices Come Down?": W. H. Potter has a good gallery; he reduced last winter to $4.00 for cards. 
1879-80 Williams & Co. Indiana State Directory, p. 369
Dun & Bradstreet: Marion Co., v. 71 3/1 p. 31: W. H. Potter, Indianapolis, photographer: 11-5-80 In this bus. for several yrs. Is at present about holding his own. Owns no RE, Cap. in but abt 6 to 8 c. There is a chattel mortgage on his stock & c. held by H. George & Co for 2 c. Cannot advise cr. away from home. Of good char. and would probably pay a small bill.

1880-81 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 1027
1882-83 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1088
The St. Louis Photographer, Sept. 1883, p. 265:
report of exhibitors at 1883 PAA convention in Milwaukee, W. H. Potter has quite a number of 10x22 heads and smaller work made with the Euryscope on Norden's plates, attracted much attention and drew forth favorable comment.
p. 266: mentions life-size heads exhibited by Clark and Potter of Indianapolis. The gentlemen named are happy owners of large Euryscopes.
1884-85 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 1064
1887-88 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1331
1890-91 Polk's Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1206
1895-96 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer Business Directory, p. 985
St. Louis and Canadian Photographer, Aug. 1895, p. 384:
Mr. W. H. Potter of Indianapolis has been making various changes and improvements about his gallery, and will put in an elevator and other luxurious accessories.
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OriginalSource: 1877 S. E. Tilford & Cos. Indianapolis CD, p. 329, 38: Potter & Allen (W. H. Potter & G. L. Allen) photographs are unexcelled. 1st class pictures in India ink, water and crayon colors, oil & c. finished by the best of artists, NE cor. Wash. & Ill.  Individual listing says "Gel. A. Allen" res 215 W. Ohio, LeRoy Allen bds 215 W. Ohio
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OriginalSource: 1880 R. L. Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 415 Wm. H. Potter, photographer, 10 Claypool's blk, res same

1881 R. L. Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 437, photographer 10 Claypool blk, res same

1882 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 459, 659: Claypool blk, res. same

1883 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 488, 706: res. same

1884 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 730

1885 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p.  481, 718: res same

1887 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 637, 911: res. 596 N. Alabama

1889 Polk's Indianapolis City Directory, p. 849 Photographers: Wm. H. Potter, 10 Claypool Block

1890 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 623, 886: h. 596 N. Alabama

1891 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Indianapolis City Directory
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1892 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Indianapolis City Directory
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The Blue Book for Amateur Photographers American Edition, 1895, p. 241, W. H. Potter

1895 Polk's Indianapolis City Directory, p. 941, Photographers: Wm. H. Potter, 10 Claypool Blk.

Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources of Indianapolis, 1883, p. 531: W. H. Potter, Photographer, cor. Washington and illinois Sts., Entrance on N. Illinois St. Commenced business at his present location in 1875, where he has an elegantlly appointed a spacious reception room and operating rooms equipped with the latest and most approved appliances and apparatus for the successful prosecution of the business in all its departments. The reception parlors are in charge of a accomplished lady assistant and are pleasantly arrnged and handsomely furnished, affording a pleasant waiting room for the numerous patrons who can always find entertainment and profitable amusement in an inspection of the elegant creations of his artistic skill. He makes a specialty of card and cabinet portraits, his prices being the very lowest consistent with first class work.
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1899 The Greater Indianapolis Blue Book, p. 509, Shopping Guide, Photographers: Wm. H. Potter, 27 E. Ohio; p. xix Wm. H. Potter ad

1900 Polk's Indianapolis City Directory, 
p. 1227 Photographers: Wm. H. Potter, 27 E. Ohio
p. 827 Wm. H. Potter, Photographer, 27 E. Ohio, h same, Tel Central 24492

1902 Business and Professional Directory of Central Indiana, 1902 (Union Directory Company, Indianapolis), p. 67, W. H. Potter, 27 E Ohio st. Tel Old 24492
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