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Waltz family papers, 1882-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Waltz, Marcus
- Title
- Waltz family papers
- Dates
- 1882-1942 (inclusive)18821942
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- WUA034
- Summary
- The collection contains correspondence, music books, Glee memorabilia, photographs, and other items connected with Willamette University and the Waltz family.
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials are open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Waltz family's first graduates from Willamette University were Mary Caroline Starr, class of 1882 and Marcus Marcellus Waltz, class of 1884. Mary and Marcus were married during the graduation ceremony in 1884. Succeeding generations who attended the university went on to careers in medicine and law as well as serving in World War I and the Korean Conflict.
Marcus (Mark) Waltz, whose letters comprise the bulk of the correspondence in the collection, attended Willamette University from 1938 to 1942, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. He went on to serve in the United States Navy, including a tour of duty in Korea, before becoming a dentist.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, music books, Glee memorabilia, photographs, and other items connected with Willamette University and the Waltz family. Items of note include the letters from Marcus (Mark) Waltz to his parents, Dr. Roswell, and Eva Waltz during his years as a student at Willamette. These letters cover his years at Willamette University and detail his life at the Sigma Tau fraternity, his travels with the university choir, his involvement with the Glee program, and other aspects of his time at Willamette.
The correspondence from this collection is available in digital form at the Willamette University Archives website.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
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Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Waltz family papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Correspondence, 1921-1942Return to Top
The major portion of this series consists of letters written by Marcus (Mark) Waltz to his parents and sister. These letters cover his years at Willamette University and detail his life at the Sigma Tau fraternity, his travels with the university choir, his involvement with the Glee program, and other aspects of his time at Willamette.
Other correspondence includes a letter from the university president, Dr. Baxter, to Dr. Roswell Waltz and letters from the university registrar.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
1935-1938 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
1939 |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
1940 |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
1941-1942 |
| 1 | 5 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
undated |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
undated |
| 1 | 7 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
undated |
| 1 | 8 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
undated |
| 1 | 9 | Correspondence from Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
undated |
| 1 | 10 | Correspondence addressed to Eva Waltz |
1939-1942 |
| 1 | 11 | Correspondence addressed to Janet Waltz |
1941 November 14 |
| 1 | 12 | Correspondence addressed to Marcus (Mark) Waltz |
1938 July 18 |
| 1 | 13 | Correspondence addressed to Dr. Roswell Waltz |
1921-1939 |
Series II: Publications, 1897-1905Return to Top
Items in this series include a church hymnal and quartet music.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 14 | Parks' Sacred Quartets Number 1 |
1897 |
| 1 | 15 | Parks' Sacred Quartets Number 2 |
1901 |
| 1 | 16 | Church hymnal without cover |
1905 |
Series III: Memorabilia, 1882-1942Return to Top
This series contains materials from Roswell and Marcus (Mark) Waltz including Glee programs, Commencement programs, items from the Oregon State Fair, and news clippings covering tours by the Glee Club.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 17 | Roswell Waltz
Items include the Inauguration program for Willamette University President Carl Doney, the Commencement program for 1917 and Spring tour programs for the Glee Club, 1917.
|
1882-1926 |
| 1 | 18 | Marcus Waltz
Items include the Glee program for March 4, 1939, the Commencement program for the Centenary class of 1942 and the May Day program for 1941.
|
1939-1942 |
| 1 | 19 | Mary Starr
Contains a translation of Anacreon.
|
undated |
| 1 | 20 | Willamette University colors
Contains a ribbon of Willamette University colors.
|
undated |
Series IV: Photographs, 1882-1942Return to Top
This series contains photographs of Willamette University campus and the Waltz family.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 21 | Willamette University and Salem buildings
Includes photographs of the Oregon State capitol, Silver Falls, Eaton Hall and the Waltz family home on Oak Street.
|
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| 1 | 22 | Waltz family photographs
Includes photographs of Marcus (Mark) Waltz, Roswell and Eva Waltz, Mary Starr and the Willamette University Glee Club.
|
undated |
| 1 | 23 | Unidentified photographs |
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Waltz, Eva
- Waltz, Roswell
Geographical Names
- Salem (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
- correspondence
Finding aid processed by Rose Marie Walter.
2012
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