Robert and Otto Paulus papers

Collection

Identifier: WUA033

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Robert and Otto Paulus images fall into three broad categories: scenes of Willamette University; scenes of Salem and the Oregon countryside; and several hundred formal studio portraits of Salem citizens.

Dates

Creation: 1914-1918

Creator

Paulus, Otto K. (Otto Karl), 1893-1958 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

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Biographical / Historical

The Robert and Otto Paulus papers contain over one thousand glass plate negatives of historical significance to Willamette University, the city of Salem, and the Willamette Valley. Otto K. Paulus took the majority of the images, dated between 1914 and 1918, during his time as a student at Willamette University. His brother, Robert Paulus, probably took a large proportion of the other images. The images fall into three broad categories: scenes of Willamette University; scenes of Salem and the Oregon countryside; and several hundred formal studio portraits of Salem citizens.

Extent

13 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Additional Description

Overview

The Robert and Otto Paulus papers collection is comprised of over one thousand glass plate negatives of historical significance to Willamette University, the city of Salem, and the Willamette Valley.