Abstract: Papers of Bernard J. Paulson, a Milwaukee advertising executive, entrepreneur, inventor, and writer, documenting both his business career and his personal life. The papers include the personal correspondence and financial records of Paulson, Getta Broughton, and other members of his family; records of early work as a salesman and writer for the International Harvester Company in Montana and Chicago; and limited business correspondence, financial records, client records, and advertising copy from a number of Milwaukee advertising agencies with which Paulson was associated, 1921-1961. The collection also includes drawings, correspondence, and patent records for other many items invented by Paulson, three 16mm home movies, 1957-1959, and photographs and negatives showing family activities, Paulson company products, and International Harvester machinery.