The Paul Walhus Biography Project

Book • Documentary • Research • Sources

100chapters 30,000+words 3biographies planned 108websites 1944born 2026launch

The Book

Version 3 — The Flagship

The full 100-chapter biography of Paul Terry Walhus. Seven parts, from Norway to Austin, from the quarter-mile to the WholeTech Network. Approximately 30,000 words.

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Version 2 — Expanded Draft

The intermediate draft. Twelve-chapter version with deeper context on the Frauenthal and Walhus family lines. In development.

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Version 1 — First Pass

The original twelve-chapter outline that started the project. Shorter, tighter, and focused on Paul's most vivid memories.

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The Documentary

Documentary Treatment

Five acts covering the life and times of Paul Walhus. Target release: July 14, 2026.

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Production Materials

Publisher Pitch Letter

The pitch for the Paul Walhus biography — why this book, why now, why Paul is the author.

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Editorial Review

A working editorial review of the biography project — strengths, gaps, and next steps.

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Research Contacts

People with memories of Paul, his family, Bayless High, spring.com, Austin coworking, and the WholeTech era.

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Production Database

Searchable database of production contacts, interviewees, sources, and research leads.

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To-Do List

The interactive production to-do list — research tasks, interviews to conduct, photos to find.

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Master Sources & Links

Annotated bibliography of every link, archive, and source used in the biography project.

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Related Sites

walhus.com

The main family history site.

Home →

barneyfrauenthal.com

The Frauenthal legacy.

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barneyebsworth.com

The Barney Ebsworth biography (password protected).

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sheyroth.com

Paul's son Shey Roth.

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