A list of photographers compiled from various sources (ongoing list)
Alexander, Frank - Marengo
?-1888 - The History of Iowa County, 1915. "In 1888 he [Specht] purchased the business of Mr. Alexander" [5 - Vol II, p. 80]
Bullers, J.L. - Williamsburg
1930s (mid) - from Julie Eggert Getter's photo collection
Bullers Studio - Williamsburg
1944 - "my own baby picture" - per Julie Eggert Getter
Cartwright, C.A. - Marengo
1895-1896 - Biographies of western photographers [1 - p. 221]
1900 - Federal Census, Marengo, Iowa; "A.C. Cartwright", photographer; sister E. E., merchant
1905 - Iowa State Census, Marengo, Iowa; "C.A. Cartwright"
Cartwright & Cutright - Marengo
1880 - The History of Iowa County, 1880 Marengo Business Directory [2 - pp. 513-515]
Cartwright & Thompson - Marengo
? - Hawkeye Heritage. Reference to a photo of a young woman [6 ]
Coon, S.H. - Victor
1881 - The History of Iowa County, 1880 Marengo Biographical Sketches [2 ]
Driscoll's Photography - Williamsburg
1950s (circa)-1987 - Williamsburg High School photographer; "Maybe he started in the 1950's?" - per Tony Eggert
Gilbert & Miller - Marengo
1881 - The History of Iowa County, 1880 Marengo Business Directory; "Gilbert & Miller, abstracts and loans, and photographers" [2 - pp. 513-515]
1878-1884 (circa) back of cabinet card of Anna Murphy
1880's (circa) - back of cabinet card (Marengo Woman)
Harrington, Walter - Williamsburg
1894-1909 [about] - Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, 1 July 1920, pg 1; "O. Johnson Purchases the Harrington Studio" [8 ]
1895-1896 - Biographies of western photographers [1 - p. 227]
Harrington, Mrs. Walter - Williamsburg
1909-1919 [about] - Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, 1 July 1920, pg 1; "Mrs. Harrington took charge of the studio, and her work here for the past ten years speaks volumes..." [8 ]
Harrington, Harry - York Center
1895-1896 - Biographies of western photographers [1 - p. 227]
Huber, C.D. - Williamsburgh [sic]
1882-3 - Approx. date based upon children's ages in a J.A. Cashman family photo - per Julie Eggert Getter
1892 Jan 22 - "
C.D. Huber, the photographer, is prepared to do all kinds of picture work, any size or style in crayon, India ink, and also do view work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call." [8 ]
Johnson - Marengo
late 1800s - photo of unknown couple: Dean/Snavely photos
Johnson, Oscar - Williamsburg
1919-? - Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, 1 July 1920, pg 1; "O. Johnson Purchases the Harrington Studio"
Johnson - Williamsburg
1920s (mid to late) - from Julie Eggert Getter's photo collection
Mahannah - North English
1904 (circa) - front of Cheney family photo: Photo of Ivor and Ruth
Marble Studio - Marengo
1920s (late) - 1930s (mid) - "judging by clothes" - from Julie Eggert Getter's photo collection
1939 & 1955 - advertised in the Pioneer Republican, Marengo. - per Julie Eggert Getter
Marble, Lewis W. - Marengo
1921-1924 - U.S. Patent, "Vignetting Attachment For Camera" [7 ]
Martin, A.C. - Williamsburg
1904-? - Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, 5 Apr 1939, pg 2; "Thirty-five Years Ago: ... A.C. Martin has purchased the Harrington photoagraph gallery and will take possession in a month" [8 ]
Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, 10 Nov 1904; "All kinds of Portraits, Groups and Views. Pictures enlarged from the negative. Never too busy to answer questions. All work promptly attended to. Successor to W. Harstagton." [Walter Harrington] [8 ]
Prater - Marengo
late 1800s - "Prater, Studio, Marengo, Iowa." front of photo: unknown woman and Prater, C.C. -"C.C. Prater, Ground floor studio, N.E. Cor. Square, Marengo, IA." photo of child with broom.
Smith, E. J. - Williamsburg
1887 Sep 30 - Ad: "
Photographic Studio.
I wish to announce to the people of Williamsburgh, and vicinity that I am now prepared to do photo work, India ink, water colors.
Copying and enlarging of all kinds.
Picture frames in abundance.
All work guaranteed to be first class.
East Side Sq." [8 ]
1888 Oct 5 - Ad: "
QUILTING.
Having purchased one of the Davis Quilting Frames I am prepared to do Quilting of all kinds on short notice. Prices reasonable. All work done neatly. Leave orders at the Photograph Gallery." [8 ]
Specht, Jacob Frederick - Marengo
1888-1915 - The History of Iowa County, 1915. "In 1888 he purchased the business of Mr. [Frank] Alexander" [5 - Vol II p. 80]
1894 - The Photographic Journal of America. "J F. Specht, Marengo, general excellence." [4 ]
1895-1896 - Biographies of western photographers [1 - p. 238]
1914 - Abel's Photograhic Weekly. Ad to sell studio [3 - p. 21]
Stonestreet, M. - Victor
1895-1896 - Biographies of western photographers [1 - p. 238]
Wheeler, W.R. - Williamsburg
1890 Sep 19 -
"The old Masonic Hall, over Evans Bros. store, has been leased to W.R. Wheeler the photographer, for a studio gallery and residence. It is being changed and fitted up for that purpose this week." [8 ]
White, I.O. - Williamsburg
1925-? - Williamsburg Journal-Tribune, 24 Sept 1925, pg 1; "Mr. I. O. White of Cedar Falls, Ia., has leased the photograph studio from Walter Harrington and Oscar Johnson..." [8 ]
Wyatt - Marengo
late 1800s - back of photo of unknown woman
Contributors: Julie Eggert Getter and Stephen Williams
Example Photos:
Various photographs taken by some of these photographers