I was looking for the photographer when I began delving into
the life of Harold A. Taylor. This is the photographer who founded the Camera
Enthusiasts of San Diego in 1927. This is the first photography club to meet in
Balboa Park. He was an active participant with Dr. Scott Watson and his
Photographic Arts Society. Harold Taylor also assisted in the formation of the
current Southern California Association of Camera Clubs in 1949-1950. This organization
continues to meet in Balboa Park.
Showing posts with label biography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biography. Show all posts
Monday, November 28, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016
Dr. Scott Emery Watson: Brief Bio
The 1940s were a time of drama and complexity in the evolution of today’s Southern California Association of Camera Clubs. This decade not only set the structure and tone for their member clubs; but also for the clubs into the 21st century. At the forefront of this exciting decade was a Yankee dentist from New Hampshire by the name of Dr. Scott Emery Watson. He would be a moving force in bringing photographic art to the San Diego.
Scott Watson was born on October 16, 1883 in Laconia, New Hampshire. He was the only child of John W. Watson, tailor by trade, and Emma C. Cox. He was imbued with the characteristics of Yankee ingenuities: self-starting, self reliant and individual enterprise.
Within the scope of one year he graduated from dental school at Tufts University, married Alice E. Hemenway (9 September 1907), moved across the United States to San Diego County (about October 1907), completed the California Dental Boards (26 December 1907) and began his dental practice at the age of 24 years in the Watts Building (located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and E Street.) The 1910 U.S. Federal Census has him residing in the city of Coronado, California where he remained until he was found in El Cajon, California in 1942.
Dr. Scott Watson is first mentioned in photographic circles in 1937. I believe he filed Articles of Incorporation for the new Photographic Arts Society on September of that year. He is also mentioned as the president of the Photographic Arts Society in 1940.
Scott Watson was born on October 16, 1883 in Laconia, New Hampshire. He was the only child of John W. Watson, tailor by trade, and Emma C. Cox. He was imbued with the characteristics of Yankee ingenuities: self-starting, self reliant and individual enterprise.
Within the scope of one year he graduated from dental school at Tufts University, married Alice E. Hemenway (9 September 1907), moved across the United States to San Diego County (about October 1907), completed the California Dental Boards (26 December 1907) and began his dental practice at the age of 24 years in the Watts Building (located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and E Street.) The 1910 U.S. Federal Census has him residing in the city of Coronado, California where he remained until he was found in El Cajon, California in 1942.
Dr. Scott Watson is first mentioned in photographic circles in 1937. I believe he filed Articles of Incorporation for the new Photographic Arts Society on September of that year. He is also mentioned as the president of the Photographic Arts Society in 1940.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Dr. Roland Ernest Schneider
Roland Ernest Schneider was born in San Diego, San Diego County, California on February 21, 1884. His father was Arnold Schneider who had been born in Russikon, Zürich, Switzerland and came to San Diego in 1869. He married Elizabeth “Lizette” Stahel in 1874 and they had two children, Fred Arnold Schneider (1875 – 1940) and Ernest Roland Schneider (21 Feb 1884 – 3 May 1934.)
Arnold Schneider owned and operated the A. Schneider Book Store on Fifth and F streets in San Diego until he retired and moved his family back to Switzerland in 1887. Fred Arnold Schneider returned to San Diego in 1896 and became active in real estate and insurance. He married Evelyn M. Westhaver in 1936.
Ernest Roland Schneider graduated from the University of Zurich with a doctor of laws degree before returning with his mother to San Diego. They departed Europe from Marseille, France and arrived in New York on Jun 22, 1919. The family owned and operated the Hotel Schneider on 615 8th Street.
Arnold Schneider owned and operated the A. Schneider Book Store on Fifth and F streets in San Diego until he retired and moved his family back to Switzerland in 1887. Fred Arnold Schneider returned to San Diego in 1896 and became active in real estate and insurance. He married Evelyn M. Westhaver in 1936.
Ernest Roland Schneider graduated from the University of Zurich with a doctor of laws degree before returning with his mother to San Diego. They departed Europe from Marseille, France and arrived in New York on Jun 22, 1919. The family owned and operated the Hotel Schneider on 615 8th Street.
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