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Parents: Hiram C. and Sarah E. (Beard) Smith
Children: Oscar W. Smith, Jr., Laura Frances Smith, and Marianna B. Smith DeLong
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OriginalNotes: The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), Monday, November 16, 1953, p. 1
"Oscar Smith, Photographer, Dies at Home. Funeral Rites for Prominent Resident to be Held Wednesday."
Obituary. Oscar W. Smith, Sr., 83, widely-known Columbus photographer died this afternoon at home 734 Seventh St. Had been ill for several years. Burial in Garland Brook cemetery. "Mr. Smith, among the state's early-day photographers, retired from his studio here May 1, 1950. The studio, located at 409 Fifth street, was purchased by Francis Galbraith who has continued its operation as the Smith studio." Mentions religious and club affiliations. Survivors: son Oscar W. Smith, Jr.; daughter Miss Frances Smith. Smith born March 12, 1870 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. He was first in the buggy and sleigh manufacturing business as a finish painter. He became interested in photography as an amateur. Came to Columbus and opened his first studio here in Jully 1916. He had been engaged as professional photographer several years prior to coming here. First studio was in the second story of the building now occupied by American Security company. He then had a studio in the present Rio theater building before moving to the Rost building. He was son of the late H. C. Smith and Marianna DuLong Smith [Sic]. His wife was Mrs. Zoe D. Smith who died here March 25, 1941.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 February 2021), memorial page for Oscar Wilbert Smith (12 Mar 1870 - 16 Nov 1953), Find a Grave Memorial no. 159756049, citing Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by James Cowin (contributor 47094454) .
Parents Hiram C. and Sarah E. (Beard) Smith; wife Zoe Dosch; children Oscar Wilbert Smith, Laura Frances Smith, and Marianna B. Smith DeLong.
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OriginalSource: The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), Monday, November 16, 1953, p. 1
"Oscar Smith, Photographer, Dies at Home. Funeral Rites for Prominent Resident to be Held Wednesday."
Obituary. Oscar W. Smith, Sr. He was first in the buggy and sleigh manufacturing business as a finish painter. He became interested in photography as an amateur. Came to Columbus and opened his first studio here in July 1916. He had been engaged as professional photographer several years prior to coming here. First studio was in the second story of the building now occupied by American Security company.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), May 30, 1916, p. 6
Ad: "Announcement. The Cook Art Shop will be known hereafter as the Smith Studio. Very truly, Oscar W. Smith, Photographer. 'Bring in the Babies.'"

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), June 19, 1916, p. 6
Ad: "Mamma How Did You Look When You Were Eighteen / Some day in the future, your son or daughter will want to see your photograph of how you look NOW. You will want to compare yourself to your children. Even the present styles you'll enjoy. Have it taken now. Smith Studio 421 1/2 Washington St."
 
The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), February 12, 1917, p. 5
Ad: "This is Kodak Enlarging Week at Smith's Studio. Bring us your best kodak film or films and we will make you a 8x10 or 7x11 enlargement for 25c, regular price $1.00. We do this to convince you of the superiority of our modern system of enlarging. . . . Smith's Studio, Formerly Cook's Art Shop."

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), August 19, 1919, p. 3
"Miss Floe Denney, who is employed at the Smith studio, is spending her vacation in Louisville this week."

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), June 3, 1920, p. 5
"Let's Go Shopping with Polly" column. "Now comes something Columbus Kodak fans are badly in need of. A real shop devoted to the kodak and kodak supplies as well as to the developing and printing of films. Mr. Smith, the well known portrait photographer, will open a new shop distinct from his studio, on Fifth street, next to the Republican Office."

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 20, 1921, p. 4
"Hope Graduates Pose for Picture." The 19 members and principal motored to Columbus this morning and had their pictures taken, for the annual group. Picture being made by O. W. Smith of the Smith studios, and each member of the class has a separate setting. Smith finished similar work for 15 members of Clifford class.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), July 25, 1921, p. 1
"Modern Studio Promised Here." Long column detailing Oscar W. Smith's plans to combine his studio and camera shop in a room in the Rembusch building on Fifth street (formerly the K. of P.). Leased for 5 years from F. J. Rembusch. Will improve and remodel. Smith's camera shop on Fifth, in property owned by Columbus Realty Company, was leased for a shoe store, resulting in the camera shop being forced to move. The Smith studio is at 421 1/2 Washington St. For several years Smith has needed more floor space for studio work; this will give him a large reception room and operating room of sufficient size to accommodate increased amount of scenery. Camera shop will be in the front part and will cater to amateur photographer; will do developing and printing. Will sell frames, camera supplies. In rear of room will be installed reception room, display room, dressing room, and operating room. Redecorating will begin at once and new studio hopes to open about September 1. Camera shop will move August 15. Electrically lighted studio is becoming popular and this will have large shielded arc lamp machine. Smith, who has been at present studio location for past five years, will visit several of the larger studios in the state in order to obtain suggestions. The other studio in the city is operated by S. R. Cornish.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), September 17, 1921, p. 6
"New Studio to Open Here Soon." Will be operated by Miss Mazo Lomax, of Indianapolis, in Schwartzkopf building between Fourth and Fifth streets on Washington street, where the Oscar Smith studio, which recently moved to the Rembusch building on Fifth street, was formerly located.
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OriginalSource: The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), June 3, 1920, p. 3
Ad: "Announcing the opening of the Smith Kodak Studio 416 Fifth St., Saturday, June 5th, 1920, With a complete line of Eastman Kodaks, Films and Supplies. Developing and printing films, 24 hour service." Will have framiing department with high grade molding and Johnson's hand-carved frames. 

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), June 3, 1920, p. 5
"Let's Go Shopping with Polly" column. "Now comes something Columbus Kodak fans are badly in need of. A real shop devoted to the kodak and kodak supplies as well as to the developing and printing of films. Mr. Smith, the well known portrait photographer, will open a new shop distinct from his studio, on Fifth street, next to the Republican Office." Will be boon to amateur. Oscar will tell you how your kodak should be used. Good film developing. Will carry line of hand carved frames and will do framing of pictures.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), January 31, 1921, p. 5
"Edison Blue Amberol Records. Call of write for new lists and suppliments. Smith's Kodak Studio, next to Republican office, Fifth St."

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), July 25, 1921, p. 1
"Modern Studio Promised Here." Long column detailing Oscar W. Smith's plans to combine his studio and camera shop in a room in the Rembusch building on Fifth street (formerly the K. of P.). Leased for 5 years from F. J. Rembusch. Will improve and remodel. Smith's camera shop on Fifth, in property owned by Columbus Realty Company, was leased for a shoe store, resulting in the camera shop being forced to move. The Smith studio is at 421 1/2 Washington St. For several years Smith has needed more floor space for studio work; this will give him a large reception room and operating room of sufficient size to accommodate increased amount of scenery. Camera shop will be in the front part and will cater to amateur photographer; will do developing and printing. Will sell frames, camera supplies. In rear of room will be installed reception room, display room, dressing room, and operating room. Redecorating will begin at once and new studio hopes to open about September 1. Camera shop will move August 15. Electrically lighted studio is becoming popular and this will have large shielded arc lamp machine. Smith, who has been at present studio location for past five years, will visit several of the larger studios in the state in order to obtain suggestions. The other studio in the city is operated by S. R. Cornish.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), August 12, 1921, p. 6
"The Oscar Smith Camera Shop, which has been located at 414 Fifth street, has moved to 418 Fifth street. The Smith studio will be moved about September 1. The room vacated by the camera shop will be occupied in the near future by a new shoe store operated by David Berger, of this city."
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OriginalSource: The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), Monday, November 16, 1953, p. 1
"Oscar Smith, Photographer, Dies at Home. Funeral Rites for Prominent Resident to be Held Wednesday."
Obituary. Oscar W. Smith, Sr. Came to Columbus and opened his first studio here in July 1916. He had been engaged as professional photographer several years prior to coming here. First studio was in the second story of the building now occupied by American Security company. He then had a studio in the present Rio theater building before moving to the Rost building.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), July 25, 1921, p. 1
"Modern Studio Promised Here." Long column detailing Oscar W. Smith's plans to combine his studio and camera shop in a room in the Rembusch building on Fifth street (formerly the K. of P.). Leased for 5 years from F. J. Rembusch. Will improve and remodel. Smith's camera shop on Fifth, in property owned by Columbus Realty Company, was leased for a shoe store, resulting in the camera shop being forced to move. The Smith studio is at 421 1/2 Washington St. For several years Smith has needed more floor space for studio work; this will give him a large reception room and operating room of sufficient size to accommodate increased amount of scenery. Camera shop will be in the front part and will cater to amateur photographer; will do developing and printing. Will sell frames, camera supplies. In rear of room will be installed reception room, display room, dressing room, and operating room. Redecorating will begin at once and new studio hopes to open about September 1. Camera shop will move August 15. Electrically lighted studio is becoming popular and this will have large shielded arc lamp machine. Smith, who has been at present studio location for past five years, will visit several of the larger studios in the state in order to obtain suggestions. The other studio in the city is operated by S. R. Cornish.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), August 3, 1921, p. 4
Work begun on redecorating room was formerly occupied by Imel furniture store for Oscar W. Smith studio and camera shop.

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), August 12, 1921, p. 6
"The Oscar Smith Camera Shop, which has been located at 414 Fifth street, has moved to 418 Fifth street. The Smith studio will be moved about September 1. The room vacated by the camera shop will be occupied in the near future by a new shoe store operated by David Berger, of this city."

The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), September 1, 1921, p. 4
Ad: "We are in our new quarters, 420 Fifth St., K. of P. Bldg. One door east of the entrance to American Theatre, Ground Floor. In our new and larger location we have combined our Camera Shop with our regular Portrait Studio. Bring us your Kodak Films for development, printing, and enlarging. Smith's Studio and Camera Shop. 'Bring in the Babies'  'No Stairs to Climb'"
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OriginalSource: The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), Monday, November 16, 1953, p. 1
"Oscar Smith, Photographer, Dies at Home. Funeral Rites for Prominent Resident to be Held Wednesday."
Obituary. Oscar W. Smith, Sr., 83, widely-known Columbus photographer died this afternoon at home 734 Seventh St. "Mr. Smith, among the state's early-day photographers, retired from his studio here May 1, 1950. The studio, located at 409 Fifth street, was purchased by Francis Galbraith who has continued its operation as the Smith studio."  He had a studio in the present Rio theater building before moving to the Rost building.
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