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Aubrey R. Watzek photographic collection, 1909-1965

Overview of the Collection

Title
Aubrey R. Watzek photographic collection
Dates
1909-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
Collection Number
Org. Lot 704
Summary
Ten photographs of Aubrey R. Watzek and of his house, built by John Yeon in 1937. Watzek (1888-1973) was a Portland, Oregon, philanthropist, lawyer, and lumberman.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Aubrey R. Watzek (1888-1973) was a philanthropist, lawyer, and lumberman. He moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1912 and practiced law for five years before becoming involved with the lumber business in 1919. He was a member of the Oregon Board of Forestry and the Oregon Board of Higher Education. He served as director of the U.S. National Bank of Oregon for 23 years and director of the Library Association of Portland for 34 years. He was involved in the Portland Area Council of Boy Scouts, Portland Art Association, Oregon Historical Society, and many other organizations. Watzek was awarded the honor of Portland First Citizen in 1965.

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Content Description

One color and nine black and white photographs, 1909-1965, of Aubrey R. Watzek, including his house, built by John Yeon in 1937.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Aubrey R. Watzek photographic collection, Org. Lot 704, 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.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Collection contains material that was previously part of Photo File #1102.

Related Materials

John Yeon architectural photographs collection, Org. Lot 893, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Related Materials

Aubrey R. Watzek papers, Mss 1404, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Subject Terms

  • Architecture, Domestic--Oregon--Portland--20th century--Photographs
  • Dwellings--Oregon--Portland--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Watzek, Aubrey R., 1888-1973--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Yeon, John (architect)

    Corporate Names

    • Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) (photographer)
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