Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1942 - 2014
Biography
Local historian and author Kay Atwood, who has written extensively about the Southern Oregon region. Atwood’s books include Illahe: The Story of Settlement in the Rogue River Canyon, Mill Creek Journal: Ashland Oregon, 1850-1860, and Chaining Oregon: Surveying the Public Lands of the Pacific Northwest, 1851-1855. Her many other books and articles explore the settlement and development of communities in Southern Oregon, and include National Register nominations, cultural resource inventories, and environmental and organizational histories.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Kay Atwood books
File — Box: 38, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:04.55
Scope and Contents
Blossoms & Branches: A Gathering of Rogue Valley Orchard Memories by Kay Atwood (3 copies); An Honorable History by Kay Atwood (4 copies)
Dates:
1822-2014
Kay Atwood Memorial, 2014
File — Box: 37, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:04.42
Scope and Contents
Memorial pamphlet titled “A Celebration of Life, Katherine “Kay” Conlee Atwood December 14, 1942-May 24, 2014”, cellist Lisa Truelove, Invocation by Rev. Tom Murphy, Introduction of Family and Friends by David Strother, Remembrance by Rev. Anne Bartlett, Remembrance by Judy Kennedy, Excerpts of Kay’s Writing by Nancy Parker, Remembrance by Nancy Duckhorn, Remembrance by David Strother, Closing Blessing by Rev. Tom Murphy; Memorial statement from Gail Evan, a close friend of Kay Atwood....
Dates:
2014
Kay Atwood professional accomplishments, bulk: 1942-1999
File — Box: 37, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:04.41
Scope and Contents
Award from the Ashland Historic Commission recognizing Kay Atwood for her work with preservation, restoration, and maintenance of Ashland’s historic resources, dated May 15th, 1992; Certificate of membership for Kay Atwood for the Agness Illahe Museum, dated May 8th, 1993; Letter to Kay Atwood from Jerry Jerome of the Medford Parks and Recreation Department regarding her appointment to the State Historic Commission, dated November 24th, 1993; Invitation from the Historic Preservation...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1942-1999
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