Curtis C. Walther papers, 1941-1978 | Offsite Repository

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Collection Overview

Title: Curtis C. Walther papers, 1941-1978

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 1053

Primary Creator: Walther, Curtis Clifford.

Extent: 9.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged alphabetically by topic. The collection consists of nine boxes and one volume. It is 10 linear feet.

Subjects: International House (New Orleans, La.), International Trade Mart., National Conference of Christians and Jews, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce., Rotary Club of New Orleans., United States. Consulate (Colombo, Sri Lanka), Walther, Curtis Clifford., Walther family -- Genealogy.

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Military records., Photographs.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of materials that reflect the active career of Curtis Clifford Walther (d. 1977), including correspondence, certificates, military records, photographs, newspaper clippings, financial records, bulletins and pamphlets. Walther served as president of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, International House, Foreign Relations Association, Better Business Bureau, and Armed Forces Communication Association, among many others. There is a significant amount of Rotary Club material in the collection, of which Walther was president of the New Orleans chapter and district governor. He was also a charter member of the International Trade Mart and the Mississippi Valley World Trade Council as well as a founding member of International House. Walther was United States honorary consul general of Sri Lanka (Ceylon). In addition, he was president of Walther Paint Company, Incorporated at the time of his death in 1977. The collection contains genealogical material about the Walther family, including a photocopy of the work by Emma Gene Seale Gentry, Walther Family Recollections.

Biographical Note

Curtis Clifford Walther (d. 1977) served as president of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, International House, Foreign Relations Association, Better Business Bureau, and Armed Forces Communication Association, among many others. Walther was president of the New Orleans chapter of the Rotary Club and district governor of Rotary International. He was also a charter member of the International Trade Mart and the Mississippi Valley World Trade Council as well as a founding member of International House. Walther was United States honorary consul general of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and traveled often. In addition, he was president and general manager of C.T. Patterson Company, Incorporated and president of Walther Brothers Company, Incorporated. He was president of Walther Paint Company, Incorporated at the time of his death in 1977. He was married to Mayme Boudreaux Walther and had one daughter, Mrs. Robert D. Covey, Sr.

Subject/Index Terms

International House (New Orleans, La.)
International Trade Mart.
National Conference of Christians and Jews
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
Rotary Club of New Orleans.
United States. Consulate (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Walther, Curtis Clifford.
Walther family -- Genealogy.

Administrative Information

Repository: Offsite Repository

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions. Collection is stored offsite, please contact LaRC staff at least two business days in advance to determine availability of the collection.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Preferred Citation: Curtis C. Walther collection, Manuscripts Collection 1053, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed in 2011 by LAC Group.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Clippings and correspondence, 1950s-1970s],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1941-1942],
[Box 3: Financial records, genealogy],
[Box 4: Notes, photographs, publications],
[Box 5: General files],
[Box 6: General files],
[Box 7: General files],
[Box 8: Rotary International],
[Box 9: Rotary International],
[Volume 1: Rotary International District Governor's handbook],
[All]

Box 7: General files

Folder 1: General Files - Biographical Information
Folder 2: General Files - Community Volunteer Services of the Council of Social Agencies 1950s
Folder 3: General Files - Information for Hostesses at Tour Table
Folder 4: General Files - Governor's Luncheon in honor of President of the French Republic and Mrs. Valéry Giscard d'Estaing May 21, 1976
Folder 5: General Files - New Orleans clubs and organizations
Folder 6: General Files - Other
Folder 7: General Files - Talk to Chamber of Commerce breakfast October 13, 1973
Folder 8: General Files - Travel, Hawaii 1955
Folder 9: General Files - Travel, Hawaii 1955
Folder 10: General Files - Women's Guild New Orleans Opera House Association membership list September 1963

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