Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

Determination of Eligibility

File — Box: 31, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:04.23

Scope and Contents

Cultural Property Inventory, Evaluation and Request for Determination of Eligibility. Vincent Creek Guard Station. Wells Creek Guard Station.

Dates: 1822-2014

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Grainger House, Gawn and Kate Grainger, 35 Granite Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1989

File — Box: 06, Folder: 01

Identifier: MSS025:01.72

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places describes the Grainger House built in 1890, as a private residence. Mr. Gawn Grainger became Mayor of Ashland in 1891. Grainger won a second term and enacted many improvements in Ashland. After leaving office, Gawn and Kate Grainger stayed involved with community projects until their deaths.The documents include correspondence regarding the nomination, some history of the Grainger family, floor plans, images of the house, and a newspaper...

Dates: 1989

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Historical Resource survey

File — Box: 31, Folder: 02

Identifier: MSS025:04.21

Scope and Contents

Historical Resource Survey. Rural Klamath County, Oregon

Dates: 1822-2014

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Illahe, 1822-2014

Series — Box: 28

Identifier: MSS025:04

Scope and Contents

National Register of Historic Places nomination form describing various properties located in Ashland and Southern Oregon.

Dates: 1822-2014

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History

Jackson County history resource guide, 1977

File — Box: 32, Folder: 06

Identifier: MSS025:04.32

Scope and Contents

Atwood, Kay. Jackson County history resource guide.

Dates: 1977

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Klamath County Survey, 1990

File — Box: 05, Folder: 11

Identifier: MSS025:01.68

Scope and Contents

The survey is a compilation of properties in Klamath County 1-B sites and provides the name of the property and their locations. Materials include a summary of historical information and dates, outlining the events and their significance to the area. Additional documents include handwritten notes and correspondence concerning the data.

Dates: 1990

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Klamath Falls Cultural Resources survey, 1986

File — Box: 31, Folder: 03

Identifier: MSS025:04.22

Scope and Contents

Klamath Falls Cultural Resources Survey. Ward Tonsfeldt, Kay Atwood, Ben Francy, David Braly, Margaret Queary.

Dates: 1986

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Mountain house, bulk: 1922-2003

File — Box: 37, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:04.44

Scope and Contents 12 double sided distribution copies of the completed draft nomination of the Mountain House for the National Register, dated March 11th, 2003; Memorial statement for James H. Russell by the Southern Oregon Pioneer Association (W.W. Kentnor); Letter from Ashley Howard Russell to Nan Hannon regarding the diary of Elizabeth Hill, written during 1988 (approximately); Written material from Ann H. Hill regarding the Russell family and the Mountain House; Account of The Hill Cemetery written by...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1922-2003

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

National Register of Historic Places nominations, 1801-2001

Series — Box: 19

Identifier: MSS025:03

Scope and Contents

National Register of Historic Places nomination form describing various properties located in Ashland and Southern Oregon.

Dates: 1801-2001

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History

The Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Rand (F-75), 2004

File — Box: 31, Folder: 06

Identifier: MSS025:04.25

Scope and Contents

The Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Rand (F-75), Josephine County, Oregon. Kay Atwood, Dennis J. Gray, Ward Tonsfeldt.

Dates: 2004

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

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