Herman M. Anschutz

As printed in 1914

HERMAN M. ANSCHUTZ.

Herman M. Anschutz, son of Friedolin Anschutz, was born in Keokuk, November 2, 1869, and the public schools of the city afforded him his educational privileges. When quite young he took up the study of photography under the direction of his brother-inlaw, George Hassall, and subsequently he purchased the business and has since been alone. He is today at the head of the largest photographic establishment in the state, and the work done in his gallery is of superior order. In 1910 he built his present fine studio, which is splendidly equipped with all the modern facilities and accessories that make for efficient, high-grade art. Possessing himself an artistic temperament, he readily recognizes the value of light and shade, of pose and of all the other things that feature as scientific forces in producing the best photographic results.

In 1903 Mr. Anschutz was married to Miss Grace C. Smith, a daughter of John Smith, a pioneer settler of Lee county, and they have two children, Adelaide and John. The parents are members of the Methodist church and Mr. Anschutz also holds membership in the Masonic fraternity. In these two associations are found the rules which govern his conduct and the principles which guide him in every relation of life. He is a man of noble purpose, commanding the respect and confidence of all who know him. In private life, as in his professional career, he stands for the highest efficiency obtainable. In the field of photography he has won a most enviable reputation, his studio largely setting the standard of photographic art in this state.

As printed in Story of Lee County, Iowa; (1914). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.