Wesley R. Blackmore
- BORN
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May 20, 1882
Indiana
- DIED
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May 11, 1936
Columbia, Missouri
Wesley R. Blackmore was born on May 20, 1882, in Indiana. He was a portrait photographer who owned studios in various cities throughout his career. In the early 20th century, he owned a studio in Horton, Kansas. He purchased the studio from G.G. Shellabarger in 1907. In 1912, Blackmore sold the studio back to Shellabarger. Later, around 1917, Blackmore was working at the Bahlman Studio in St. Joseph, Missouri.
In 1921, Blackmore bought the photography studio at 910 1/2 East Broadway in Columbia, Missouri, from Henry Holborn. He ran the studio until 1936, when he died. Blackmore photographed students for the University of Missouri, Christian College (now Columbia College), Stephens College and the Columbia Public Schools for their yearbooks. He also photographed individuals, children and families.
In 1922, Blackmore attended the Photographers Association of America Convention in Kansas City, and submitted three portraits to be exhibited.
Wesley R. Blackmore died on May 11, 1936.
Wesley R. Blackmore, P. Anderson, 1922.
Glass plate negative, 5 x 7 in.
Wesley Blackmore Studio Photography Collection, Boone County Historical Society, bkm.0283.030.
Wesley R. Blackmore, Johnny Parks, 1925.
Glass plate negative, 5 x 7 in.
Wesley Blackmore Studio Photography Collection, Boone County Historical Society, bkm.0034.020.
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“Wesley R. Blackmore,” Find A Grave, accessed November 19, 2021, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51136091/wesley-r.-blackmore.
“All Set for Camera Men: Photographers’ Convention to Open Here This Morning,” Kansas City Times, May 1, 1922, 10.
“Local Photographers to Make Entries at Show,” Columbia Evening Missourian, April 18, 1922, 1.
“Holborn Studio Sold,” Columbia Evening Missourian April 30, 1921, 2.
“Shellabarger Comes Back Home,” Horton Headlight-Commercial (Horton, Kansas), April 11, 1912, 1.
“Shellabarger Sells,” Horton Commercial (Horton, Kansas), April 18, 1907, 1.
“Wesley Blackmore Studio Photography Collection,” Boone County Historical Society, accessed November 22, 2021, https://cdm17098.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/blackmore.
“Wesley R. Blackmore in the 1920 United States Federal Census,” Ancestry, accessed November 19, 2021.
“Wesley R. Blackmore in the 1910 United States Federal Census,” Ancestry, accessed November 19, 2021.
“Wesley R. Blackmore” Missouri Digital Heritage, Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1970, Certificate No: 18531, https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1936/1936_00019191.PDF.
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Wesley R. Blackmore, P. Anderson, 1922.
Glass plate negative, 5 x 7 in.
Wesley Blackmore Studio Photography Collection, Boone County Historical Society, bkm.0283.030.
Wesley R. Blackmore, Johnny Parks, 1925.
Glass plate negative, 5 x 7 in.
Wesley Blackmore Studio Photography Collection, Boone County Historical Society, bkm.0034.020.
Contributors
Roberta Wagener, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Artist Record Published
Published on December 13, 2021
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References
Artist clippings file is available at:
Bibliography
Select Sources
“Wesley R. Blackmore,” Find A Grave, accessed November 19, 2021, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51136091/wesley-r.-blackmore.
“All Set for Camera Men: Photographers’ Convention to Open Here This Morning,” Kansas City Times, May 1, 1922, 10.
“Local Photographers to Make Entries at Show,” Columbia Evening Missourian, April 18, 1922, 1.
“Holborn Studio Sold,” Columbia Evening Missourian April 30, 1921, 2.
“Shellabarger Comes Back Home,” Horton Headlight-Commercial (Horton, Kansas), April 11, 1912, 1.
“Shellabarger Sells,” Horton Commercial (Horton, Kansas), April 18, 1907, 1.
“Wesley Blackmore Studio Photography Collection,” Boone County Historical Society, accessed November 22, 2021, https://cdm17098.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/blackmore.
“Wesley R. Blackmore in the 1920 United States Federal Census,” Ancestry, accessed November 19, 2021.
“Wesley R. Blackmore in the 1910 United States Federal Census,” Ancestry, accessed November 19, 2021.
“Wesley R. Blackmore” Missouri Digital Heritage, Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1970, Certificate No: 18531, https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1936/1936_00019191.PDF.
Core Reference Sources
Contributors
Roberta Wagener, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Artist Record Published
Published on December 13, 2021
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