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Clark, Frank Chamberlain, Sr.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1872 - 1957

Biography

Frank Clark Sr. was a leading architect in southern Oregon and the Rogue River valley. Born in New York, Clark settled in Ashland, Oregon in 1902 before moving to Medford in 1909. Mr. Clark designed numerous buildings, many designated as Historic Places.

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Frank Chamberlain Clark - interviews, 1982

 File — Box 20: Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116532], Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:03.18
Scope and Contents

A handwritten list compiles people familiar with Clark for potential interviews, include notes about the conversations.

Dates: 1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark inventory, 1982

 File — Box 20: Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116532], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:03.19
Scope and Contents

Kay Atwood and Gail Evans created the "Frank Chamberlain Clark Survey" in 1982. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners sponsored the survey. The survey contains detailed information about the designs by Frank Clark, his biography, and forms documenting each building. The study consists of 232 pages and 12 pages of city maps.

Dates: 1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark - inventory booklet, 1926-1982

 File — Box 19: Series MSS025:02; Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116524], Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:03.06
Scope and Contents

This file contains an inventory list from 1982 of Frank C. Clark buildings and a typed list of buildings dating 1926 to 1940 from his Journal. Also included are handwritten notes regarding buildings that he designed.

Dates: 1926-1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark inventory continued, 1982

 File — Box 21: Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116540], Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:03.20
Scope and Contents

The binder contains a continuation of the Individual Forms for each of the documented buildings that comprise the full survey of Frank Chamberlain Clark's designs.

Dates: 1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark - media coverage, 1980-1981

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:03.15
Scope and Contents

The folder contains media coverage of the "Survey of Frank Chamberlain Clark" architecture designs, both homes and businesses in Southern Oregon. Also included is a photograph of the ladies who fulfilled the task.

Dates: 1980-1981

Frank Chamberlain Clark - part 1, 1910-1982

 File — Box 19: Series MSS025:02; Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116524], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:03.08
Scope and Contents The materials contain research on Frank Chamberlain Clark, the Architect who designed many of the buildings and homes in Southern Oregon. There is an interview between Robert J. Keeney, Clark's partner after 1935, and Marjorie Edens of the Jacksonville Museum. Their discussion focuses on the designs by Frank C. Clark, Clark and Keeney, and Keeney. Other materials include excerpts from "The American Progress Magazine," regarding the progress and buildings of Ashland, Medford, and...
Dates: 1910-1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark - part 2, 1981-1982

 File — Box 19: Series MSS025:02; Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116524], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS025:03.09
Scope and Contents

The materials contain research on Frank Chamberlain Clark, the Architect who designed many of the buildings and homes in Southern Oregon and the Frank C. Clark Survey project. Included is a drawing of the Medford Elks Temple, a summary of the project proposal and budget, a newspaper article of the project, and correspondence from Government agencies regarding the project. Also included is the grant application for the project.

Dates: 1981-1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark - part 3, 1924-1982

 File — Box 19: Series MSS025:02; Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116524], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS025:03.10
Scope and Contents The materials contain research on Frank Chamberlain Clark, the Architect who designed many of the buildings and homes in Southern Oregon. Included is an outline of the criteria for the evaluation and rating of Clark's architecture and work. Also, an advertisement in "Archivists Calendar" requests information regarding Clark's work. Other materials include newspaper and magazine articles concerning Clark's work, drawings of some of his designs, as well as correspondence...
Dates: 1924-1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark - people to interview, 1982

 File — Box 19: Series MSS025:02; Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116524], Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:03.04
Scope and Contents

This file contains a handwritten list of people to interview that knew Frank C. Chamberlain.

Dates: 1982

Frank Chamberlain Clark personal life, 1924-1982

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:03.11
Scope and Contents The correspondence from a variety of offices in several states and counties requests information regarding Frank Chamberlain Clark. Also included is an article from the "Medford Mail Tribune," September 9, 1928, referring to honors Clark received. Additional notes on Mr. Clark and his life contain details from a narrative given by his daughter Louise Clark Patterson. Patterson mentions that her father lost all his money in the Great Depression. Also included is a photograph of a...
Dates: 1924-1982

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