Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)
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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Ashland Fire Department, 1999
The documents list the Firemen and Fire and Rescue employees. One list notes the Ashland Fire Department Employees paid during 1913-1999. Another list shows both paid and volunteer firefighters between 1887-1999. Also, included are the City Recorders notes on meetings regarding the Fire Department and decisions made for such entity.
City for History - Current Main File, 1996
The research materials concern the City of Ashland, Oregon, and its Government. The documents include a list of City Parks, history of the Public Works system, and a report on the forms of City Government. Additional materials include "Ashland-Know Your Town," and the "Ashland City Charter" of 1970."
City Officials of Ashland, Oregon, 1997
The research materials concern the officials of the city of Ashland, Oregon. The documents include handwritten notes, correspondence, and a report by Gertrude Easterling, titled "Mayors and Councilmen of the City of Ashland."
Mayor Photo Project, Ashland, Oregon, 1997
The photographs and negatives feature Ashland mayors and trustee presidents. Additional materials, such as newspaper articles, handwritten notes, and an image of Captain Hiram S. Evans from "Portrait and Biographical Record," are included.
What is the City but the People?, 1999
“What is the City but the People?” An Overview of Ashland City Government. Kay Atwood.
What Is the City but the People?, manuscript, 1999
“What Is the City but the People?” An Overview of Ashland City Government. Kay Atwood manuscript.
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