Aubrey R. Watzek Collection, 1935-1996
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Forest Echoes: Crossett Lumber Company, May 1949
- P. F. Watzek family tree, Crossett, Arkansas, 1962
- Program for the dedication of the Nathan Hale House, Phillips Academy, given in the memory of John W. Watzek., 1966
- Program for the Portland's 40th Annual First Citizen Banquet honoring Aubrey Watzek, 1965
- Oregonian article about Aubrey Watzek's 1st Citizen award, February 12, 1966
- John Howard, Lewis & Clark College President's remarks about Watzek for the 1st Citizen Celebration, 1966
- 3 photographs of the Watzek family, 1950
- Photograph of Aubrey Watzek's father Dr. J. W. Watzek, ca. 1910
- program for the expansion of the Aubrey R. Watzek library, 1996
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Aubrey R. Watzek Collection
- Dates
- 1935-1996 (inclusive)19351996
- Quantity
- .16 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- OLPb058WAT
- Summary
- A collection of historical materials about the life of the Portland, Ore. attorney, lumberman, and philanthropist, Aubrey R. Watzek.
- Repository
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Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives
Aubrey R. Watzek Library
615 S. Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR
97219
Telephone: 5037687758
Fax: 5037687282
archives@lclark.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Aubrey R. Watzek (1888-1973) was an attorney, lumberman, and philanthropist, who lived most of his life in Portland, Oregon. Watzek was born in Davenport, Iowa. He was a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School. In 1912 he oved to Portland, Oregon to practice law. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War I, Watzek returned to Oregon and entered into the lumber business. His family already owned timberlands in Alabama and Arkansas. Watzek expanded the family holdings into the lower Columbia River region. Watzek became a supporter of Oregon art and architecture. His home, designed by John Yeon is a landmark example of Pacific Northwest architecture. Watzek was a board member of a number of Oregon institutions including the Oregon Historical Society, Reed College, the Portland Library Association, and the Portland Area Council of Boy Scouts. In 1967 Watzek funded the construction of the Paul Thiry designed Aubrey R. Watzek Library at Lewis & Clark College.
Content Description
This collection includes photographs, pamphlets, and news clippings.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.
Preferred Citation
The Aubrey R. Watzek Collection (OLPb058WAT), Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Description: Forest Echoes: Crossett Lumber Company
Brochure for one of the Watzek family lumber companies.
Dates: May 1949Container: Item 1 -
Description: P. F. Watzek family tree, Crossett, ArkansasDates: 1962Container: Item 2
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Description: Program for the dedication of the Nathan Hale House, Phillips Academy, given in the memory of John W. Watzek.Dates: 1966Container: Item 3
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Description: Program for the Portland's 40th Annual First Citizen Banquet honoring Aubrey WatzekDates: 1965Container: Item 4
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Description: Oregonian article about Aubrey Watzek's 1st Citizen awardDates: February 12, 1966Container: Item 5
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Description: John Howard, Lewis & Clark College President's remarks about Watzek for the 1st Citizen CelebrationDates: 1966Container: Item 6
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Description: 3 photographs of the Watzek familyDates: 1950Container: Item 7
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Description: Photograph of Aubrey Watzek's father Dr. J. W. WatzekDates: ca. 1910Container: Item 8
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Description: program for the expansion of the Aubrey R. Watzek library
Brochure for one of the Watzek family lumber companies.
Dates: 1996Container: Item 9
