Summary Information

Title: Bernard J. Paulson Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1905-1994

Creator:

• Paulson, Bernard J., 1889-1971

Call Number: PH 4899; PH 4900; PH 4901; PH 4902; WHi (P2); M88-217; AC 537; AC 538; CB 099

Quantity: 10.8 c.f., 400 photographs, 82 negatives, 44 transparencies, and 3 films

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information of possible additional materials and shelf locations.

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.

Note:

The films in this collection also are being cataloged individually.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m88217

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