Aubrey R. Watzek photographic collection
Scope and Contents
One color and nine black and white photographs, 1909-1965, of Aubrey R. Watzek, including his house, built by John Yeon in 1937.
Dates
- 1909-1965
Creator
- Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing 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.
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.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
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.
Processing Information
Collection contains material that was previously part of Photo File #1102.
Creator
- Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
- Yeon, John (Architect, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Aubrey R. Watzek photographic collection
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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