Julius Walter papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2489

Staff Only

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

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

Additional Description

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.