Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Carlson, Elmer W 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Carlson, Elmer W. – The art and science of photography are closely allied, and 
combined they are responsible for some magnificent effects.  The modern 
photographer is an artist as well as a man of science and not only knows how 
to develop his plates after the picture is taken, but to pose his subjects so 
as to bring out their best points, while retaining a natural expression.  One 
of the best photographers of Grundy County and the leading one of Morris is 
Elmer W. Carlson.  He was born at Morris February 14, 1885, a son of A. W. and 
Amanda (Peterson) Carlson, natives of Sweden.

Elmer W. Carlson was brought up at Morris and here educated in the public 
schools.  After completing his course in them, he took up the study of 
photography in the Effingham school of photography, from which he graduated in 
November, 1909.  Following this for one year he worked at Springfield, Ill., 
there gaining a valuable experience which he found to be of estimable worth to 
him when in September, 1910, he embarked in business as a photographer at 
Morris.  From the start his work was found to be entirely satisfactory, and he 
has developed into the leading man in his line in the city.  Mr. Carlson does 
all kinds of photographic work, and is noted for his skill and courtesy.

On April 19, 1906, Mr. Carlson was married to Ellen Lundburg, born at Salina, 
Kas., daughter of Sven Lundburg, who was born in Sweden.  Mr. and Mrs. Carlson 
became the parents of the following children:  Elna Marie, who was born July 
28, 1907; and William Lundburg, who was born November 14, 1908.  Although he 
belongs to the Swedish Baptist Church, Mr. Carlson attends services at the 
Methodist Church as his wife belongs to that denomination.  In politics Mr. 
Carlson is a Republican, but has had not time to go into public life.  No man 
stands higher in public opinion than he and he has earned his position by 
honorable dealing and marked ability.

pages 783-784

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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