Julius Walter papers 1925-1971

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Julius Walter papers 1925-1971

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Scrapbooks, clipping, photographs and memorabilia from a Portland, Oregon, musician who performed on local radio stations, including KOIN.

.45 cubic feet (1 document case)

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6377586

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KGW (Radio station : Portland, Or.)

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KOIN (Radio station : Portland, Or.)

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Walter, Julius, 1903-1971.

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Julius Walter, a pianist and accordionist, was born in Alameda, California, in 1908 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 joined the staff orchestra of KOIN in 1937, where he remained until his retirement in 1969. ...