Frank Clinton Bailey (also known as F.C. Bailey, Frank C. Bailey and listed as A.C. Bailey in some publications) probably started working as a photographer in Spokane, Washington, around 1880. Prior to setting up his own studio, he worked as a photographer and crayon artist at the E.E. Bertrand photo studio (owned by the photographer of the same name, who was also known as Edward E. Bertrand and E. Edison Bertrand) from at least 1888 until 1890 in Spokane. After 1890, he lived and worked at his own photo studio at 714 ½ Riverside Ave. in Spokane until about 1896. Bailey likely sold his business after 1896. He appears to have continued to live in Spokane for the next few years working as a retoucher at the Maxwell Photo Co. and then in mining. In 1903, Bailey set up the Bailey Studio in Spokane, which offered photography services as well as crayon and ink work. This studio was in operation until around 1907. After 1907, Bailey apparently dedicated his professional career entirely to the field of mining and continued to live in Spokane into the 1920s.
From the guide to the Frank C. Bailey Photographs, ca. 1880-1896, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)
