Julius Walter papers
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1971
Creator
- Walter, Julius, 1903-1971 (Person)
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
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.
Extent
0.45 Cubic Feet (1 document case)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Julius Walter, March 1978 (Lib. Acc. 14408).
Subject
- Walter, Julius, 1903-1971 (Person)
- KGW (Radio station : Portland, Or.) (Organization)
- KOIN (Radio station : Portland, Or.) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Julius Walter papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Geoffrey B. Wexler
- Date
- 2006; revised 2024
- 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.
Revision Statements
- 2024-01-19: Minor revisions to conform to current standard.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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