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Julius Walter papers, 1925-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Walter, Julius, 1903-1971
- Title
- Julius Walter papers
- Dates
- 1925-1971 (inclusive)19251971
- Quantity
- 0.45 cubic feet, (1 document case)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2489
- Summary
- Scrapbooks, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to the career of Julius Walter (1903-1971), a Portland, Oregon, musician who performed on local radio stations, including KOIN.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Julius Walter, a pianist and accordionist, was born in Alameda, California, in 1903 and studied the piano with August Stradal. He came to Portland in 1925 as the director of the music group Rose City Trio, which had performed aboard the steamer Rose City. He settled in Portland and become one of the first paid musicians to perform on radio broadcasts. He played on the "Hoot Owls" program for KGW, and in 1937, he joined the staff orchestra of KOIN, where he remained until his retirement in 1969.
Source: Obituary in the Oregonian, July 29, 1971.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection documents Julius Walter's music career from the mid-1920s until his death in 1971. It includes scrapbooks, photographs, memorabilia, and clippings. Also included is sheet music from the song "Spirit of the NRA" (1933) with music by Walter.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Julius Walter papers, Mss 2489, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Scrapbook | 1925-1971 |
| 1 | 2 | Scrapbook | 1935-1936 |
| 1 | 3 | KGW clippings | circa 1930-1950 |
| 1 | 4 | General clippings and programs | 1947-1962 |
| 1 | 5 | Personal memorabilia | 1965-1971 |
| 1 | 6 | Sheet music for "The spirit of the NRA" | 1933 |
| 1 | 7 | Photographs | 1956-1957, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Music--Oregon--Portland
- Musicians--Oregon--Portland
- Radio broadcasting--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Walter, Julius, 1903-1971
Corporate Names
- KGW (Radio station : Portland, Or.)
- KOIN (Radio station : Portland, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- clippings (information artifacts)
- photographs
- scrapbooks
- sheet music
