Evans, William L.



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1880s-1895 W. L. Evans Studio owner Bloomington, Monroe County, IN





1890s Evans & Berger Studio owner / Partner Bloomington, Monroe County, IN





1890s Evans & Jones Studio owner / Partner Bloomington, Monroe County, IN





1897 W. L. Evans Studio owner Brookville, Franklin County, IN S. Main St.





1898 Evans & Daviess Studio owner / Partner Bloomington, Monroe County, IN





1900s Evans & Sadler Studio owner Brookville, Franklin County, IN





1900-1906 W. L. Evans Brookville, Franklin County, IN





September 1909*-September 1912* W. L. Evans itinerant-wagon Brookville, Franklin County, IN Court St. back of Town Hall























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OriginalSource: 1890-91 Polk's Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1206 (photographers listing lists Evans from Bloomfield, but he is in the Bloomington directory list.]

The Blue Book for Amateur Photographers American Edition, 1895, p. 240, W. L. Evans

Bloomington Photo Studio Index, 1883-1980
William Evans, pre-1889, Notation: "Many years" before 1889 newspaper article [Could not find newspaper article online]

Bloomington Progress (Bloomington, Indiana), August 13, 1890, p. 3
For the finest photographs that have ever been made in the city, go to Evans' north side gallery.
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PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 3463 Address1: Address2: City: Bloomington State: IN StudioID: 2689 ---------------------------------- ID: 2689 StudioName: Evans & Berger SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: True CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 5:55:36 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: Evans & Berger Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: StartDay: StartYear: StartCA: EndMonth: EndYear: EndDay: EndCA: KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 3576 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: True County: Monroe Country: USA Longitude: Latitude: NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1890s OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: OutputStartYear: 1890 OutputEndMonth: OutputEndYear: OutputStartStar: OutputEndStar: OutputStartS: s OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: ca. 1890s cabinet card OriginalWorkerType: Studio owner / Partner PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 3736

PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 3468 Address1: Address2: City: Bloomington State: IN StudioID: 2691 ---------------------------------- ID: 2691 StudioName: Evans & Jones SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 5:55:36 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: Evans & Jones Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: StartDay: StartYear: StartCA: EndMonth: EndYear: EndDay: EndCA: KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 3581 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False County: Monroe Country: USA Longitude: 0 Latitude: 0 NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1890s OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: OutputStartYear: 1890 OutputEndMonth: OutputEndYear: OutputStartStar: OutputEndStar: OutputStartS: s OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: Bloomington Photo Studio Index, 1883-1980 Evans & Jones, ??, pre-1900 Bloomington Progress (Bloomington, Indiana), April 30, 1890, p. 3 Harmon Fedder has sold the equipments in his photograph gallery to Mr. Jones of Greencastle, and the last named gentleman will take them to the Evans gallery. Fedder will go back to the painting business, in which he is excelled by no man. Bloomington Progress (Bloomington, Indiana), August 13, 1890, p. 3 Any one wishing pictures made from the negatives of J. H. Fedder can get them by calling on Evans & Jones. OriginalWorkerType: Studio owner / Partner PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 3741

PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 8123 Address1: S. Main St. Address2: City: Brookville State: IN StudioID: 5801 ---------------------------------- ID: 5801 StudioName: W. L. Evans SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 6:06:05 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: W. L. Evans Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: StartDay: StartYear: StartCA: EndMonth: EndYear: EndDay: EndCA: KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 8806 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False County: Franklin Country: USA Longitude: Latitude: NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1897 OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: OutputStartYear: 1897 OutputEndMonth: OutputEndYear: OutputStartStar: OutputEndStar: OutputStartS: OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: ca. 1895-1900 cabinet card, W. L. Evans, Extra Finish, Brookville, Indiana The Brookville Democrat, 16 Dec. 1897, p. 8 W. L. Evans, Expert Photographer, Ground Floor Gallery, Headquarters for Baby Pictures. W. L. Evans, successor to E. Farley, of the American Portrait Co., is a reliable, progressive artist, thoroughly experienced, and keeps fully up with the times in the wonderful advances…Has the only ground floor gallery in the town. Mr. Evans is an expert in the selection of positions that force the beauty, attractions, and desirable points into prominence and hide the unfavorable ones. Remember the place, ground floor, south Main St., Brookville, Ind. [long, flowery article] OriginalWorkerType: Studio owner PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 9333

PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 3465 Address1: Address2: City: Bloomington State: IN StudioID: 2690 ---------------------------------- ID: 2690 StudioName: Evans & Daviess SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: True CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 5:55:36 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: Evans & Daviess Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: StartDay: StartYear: StartCA: EndMonth: EndYear: EndDay: EndCA: KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 3578 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: True County: Monroe Country: USA Longitude: Latitude: NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1898 OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: OutputStartYear: 1898 OutputEndMonth: OutputEndYear: OutputStartStar: OutputEndStar: OutputStartS: OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: ca. 1898 cabinet card OriginalWorkerType: Studio owner / Partner PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 3738

PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 3469 Address1: Address2: City: Brookville State: IN StudioID: 2692 ---------------------------------- ID: 2692 StudioName: Evans & Sadler SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 5:55:37 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: Evans & Sadler Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: StartDay: StartYear: StartCA: EndMonth: EndYear: EndDay: EndCA: KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 3582 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False County: Franklin Country: USA Longitude: 0 Latitude: 0 NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1900s OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: OutputStartYear: 1900 OutputEndMonth: OutputEndYear: OutputStartStar: OutputEndStar: OutputStartS: s OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: circa 1900-1910 photo on gray mount printed in gold: "Evans & Sadler, Brookville, Ind." OriginalWorkerType: Studio owner PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 3742

PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 8122 Address1: Address2: City: Brookville State: IN StudioID: 5801 ---------------------------------- ID: 5801 StudioName: W. L. Evans SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 6:06:05 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: W. L. Evans Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: StartDay: StartYear: StartCA: EndMonth: EndYear: EndDay: EndCA: KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 8804 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False County: Franklin Country: USA Longitude: Latitude: NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1900, 1906 OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: OutputStartYear: 1900 OutputEndMonth: OutputEndYear: 1906 OutputStartStar: OutputEndStar: OutputStartS: OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: The Brookville Democrat, 8 Feb. 1900, p. 8 - Thanks, friends, for the liberal patronage accorded me during the holidays just past --best of all, it's still coming.--Evans, Photographer. / Yes, I make a daisy little picture at one dollar per dozen, but please don't ask for re-sittings unless you are willing to pay 25 cts. Extra.--Evans, Photographer / How is business did you say? Quite good, thank you, and growing better all the time. This is just as it should be. I have the ability and it is only right and proper that that ability should be recognized.--Evans, Photographer. / For pictures to exchange with friends the cabinet photograph is still a standby. I make them in all styles--something that will stay with you, no fading!--W. L. Evans, Reliable Photographer. The Brookville Democrat, 15 Nov. 1906, p. 1 - Ad - Have the latest and finest in squares and ovals for the young people--anybody for that matter, and folders, extra swell, if you want them and the price suits. I don't admit that anybody in this section makes a better picture than I can produce. Mr. Hustler called on me recently, gave me a few pointers and I'm doing things about right! [promotes holiday pictures, etc.] W. L. Evans, Photographer The Brookville Democrat (Brookville, Indiana), 16 Sep 1915, p. 8 W. L. Evans, a former Brookville photographer, now living at Martinsville, arrived here Monday afternoon for a week's visit. OriginalWorkerType: PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 9331

PersonID: 384 CATNUM: 413 NameFirst: ~William NameLast: Evans LocationID: 7793 Address1: Court St. back of Town Hall Address2: City: Brookville State: IN StudioID: 5801 ---------------------------------- ID: 5801 StudioName: W. L. Evans SeeAlso: SeeAlsoPeople: SeeAlsoStudio: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False CreatedDate: 10/30/2021 6:06:05 PM CreatedBy: sa LastModifiedDate: 10/30/2021 6:07:12 PM ModifiedBy: sa ---------------------------------- Name: W. L. Evans Alternate Studio Names: StartMonth: 9 StartDay: StartYear: 1909 StartCA: True EndMonth: 9 EndYear: 1912 EndDay: EndCA: True KnownMonth: KnownDay: KnownYear: KnownCA: StudioLocationID: 8805 SeeAlso: SeeAlsoStudio: SeeAlsoPerson: StudioSummary: Sources: Output: False County: Franklin Country: USA Longitude: Latitude: NameNewFirst: William KnownDates: 1909-1912 OriginalLocationNotes: OutputStartMonth: 9 OutputStartYear: 1909 OutputEndMonth: 9 OutputEndYear: 1912 OutputStartStar: * OutputEndStar: * OutputStartS: OutputEndS: NameMiddle: L. NameMaiden: PersonHonorificTypeID: OriginalSource: The Brookville Democrat (Brookville, Indiana), 16 Sep. 1909, p. 1 I have moved my photograph business to Court Street, back of the Town Hall--certainly centrally located. Should like all of my old friends and customers and as many new ones as will to call and see me. Respectfully, W. L. Evans, Photographer. The Brookville Democrat (Brookville, Indiana), 19 Sep 1912, p. 1 New Photographer. Having purchased the Photo Car from William Evans I will reopen the business at the old stand back of the Town Hall Saturday, Sept. 21. Photo Post Cards 12 for $1.00. Other work prices according to size and style. I do view and group work at your home. Also finish amateur work in the latest styles. Prices reasonable. Thomas H. Hamilton. OriginalWorkerType: itinerant-wagon PersonSexTypeID: 1 PersonColorTypeID: PersonStudioLocationID: 9332




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