Scrapbooks, 1915-1994
Scope and Contents
The Robert C. Notson papers consist of correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, photographs, and scrapbooks dating from 1915 to 2003. The bulk of the materials are from the 1960s through the 1980s and document his career in journalism, including serving as editor and publisher of The Oregonian newspaper and president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The collection also includes files relating to his position on Willamette University’s Board of Trustees; his involvement in the Society of Mayflower Descendants; family correspondence (1945-1948); family photographs; his retirement; correspondence and speeches relating to the book he authored, "Making the Day Begin," and the book he co-edited with his wife, Adelia (White) Notson, "Stepping Stones: The Pilgrims Own Story." Many of Notson’s speeches and writings have handwritten annotations and include such topics as Watergate, prayer in schools, and social security. Also included in the papers are scrapbooks documenting Notson’s career and scrapbooks belonging to his wife, Adelia (White) Notson, and his daughter, Jane (Notson) Gregg, documenting their respective experiences as Willamette University students.
Dates
- 1915-1994
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 12 scrapbooks)
Arrangement
The Scrapbooks series is organized chronologically. The scrapbooks include a wide range of materials such as photographs, clippings, letters, programs and other memorabilia, some of which may be duplicates of items in the Professional and Personal Files.
Notson’s memorabilia is organized into ten scrapbooks, some bound, some loose. The scrapbooks span his life from early childhood to college life at Willamette, the majority of his long career at The Oregonian and peripheral activities during that period, and his later activities with Adelia (White) Notson pertaining to the publication of Stepping Stones.
In addition to Notson’s scrapbooks, are scrapbooks for his wife, Adelia (White) Notson, and his daughter, Jane (Notson) Gregg. Adelia (White) Notson’s scrapbook documents her life at Willamette University from 1921 to 1925, including her courtship with and engagement to Robert Notson. Jane (Notson) Gregg’s scrapbook likewise documents her Willamette experience, from 1950 to 1954.
Creator
- From the Collection: Notson, Robert Carver (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu