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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

Acker Rock Lookout, Acker Rock, Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest, Douglas County, Oregon, 2003

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:02.39
Scope and Contents

The materials describe Acker Rock Lookout. The authors point out the historical significance that would make it eligible when the time is right for the nomination of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The authors suggest the lookout's eligibilty be reviewed in ten years.

Dates: 2003

Determination of Eligibility report, 1958

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:04.15
Scope and Contents

Determination of Eligibility for Selected Administrative Buildings and Fire Lookouts on the Klamath National Forest, c. 1917-1958 Volume I: Report

Dates: 1958

Determination of Eligibility report, 1958

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:04.16
Scope and Contents

Determination of Eligibility for Selected Administrative Buildings and Fire Lookouts on the Klamath National Forest, c. 1917-1958 Volume IIA: Inventory Forms, Callahan Work Center to Mt. Hebron Work Center

Dates: 1958

Determination of Eligibility report, 1958

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:04.17
Scope and Contents

Determination of Eligibility for Selected Administrative Buildings and Fire Lookouts on the Klamath National Forest, c. 1917-1958 Volume IIB: Inventory Forms, Oak Knoll Work Center to Yreka Service Center

Dates: 1958

Determination of Eligibility report, 1958

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:04.18
Scope and Contents

Determination of Eligibility for Selected Administrative Buildings and Fire Lookouts on the Klamath National Forest, c. 1917-1958 Volume III: Inventory Forms, Fire Lookouts

Dates: 1958

Determination of Eligibility report, 1958

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:04.19
Scope and Contents

Determination of Eligibility for Selected Administrative Buildings and Fire Lookouts on the Klamath National Forest, c. 1917-1958 Volume IV: Inventory Forms, Oak Knoll Work Center and Sawyers Bar Work Center, Addendum

Dates: 1958

Dutchman Peak Lookout, Applegate Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS025:01.91
Scope and Contents The documents describe Dutchman Peak Lookout built in 1927 as significant for its place in the development of fire detection in the Rogue River National Forest. The evaluation expects Dutchman Peak Lookout to receive placement on the National Registry of Historic Places. Dutchman Peak parcel, initially an 80-acre parcel privately own by William Spaulding, was acquired by the Forest Service from the county through the lack of payment of taxes in 1922. Included are correspondence and images...
Dates: 1998

Hershberger Mountain Lookout, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Douglas County, Oregon, 1991

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:01.87
Scope and Contents The "Summary Site Evaluation and Rehabilitation Project Description of the Hershberger Mountain Lookout" provides details of the setting and structural description of the lookout. It also notes the potential of being placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The historical background provides the names and dates of men who worked in the lookout. Also included are site evaluations and an impact study of the rehabilitation project. Included are images of the structure...
Dates: 1991

Lookouts, Siskiyou National Forests Research, 1991-1994

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.45
Scope and Contents

The materials continue the research for the Siskiyou National Forest lookouts. Documents include indepth information on the lookouts with focus on the watchtowers at the Hershberger Mountain and Wildhorse. The booklet "Fire Lookouts on the Deschutes National Forest" was copied and sent to Kay in September 1999. The nomination form for the Snoqualmie National Forest lookout on Mt. Baker is included. Images of maps, structures, and handwritten notes are also available.

Dates: 1991-1994

Mt. Stella Lookout, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:01.78
Scope and Contents

The "Proposed U.S. Cellular Communications Tower at Mt. Stella, near Mt. Stella Lookout." The report includes the proposal of placement for the installation of a cellphone communications tower placement near the lookout tower. A drawing of the living quarters for the tower and placement of the garage. An image of the Rogue National Forest with the installation of the lookout on the map.

Dates: 1998

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Klamath County (Or.) 5
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