Willamette U. - Miscellaneous, 1953-1983

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.