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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 26 Collections and/or Records:

Big Elk Guard Station, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1979

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:01.85
Scope and Contents

The "Cultural Resource Inventory and Evaluation" report of the Big Elk Guard Station details the significance and historical value while evaluating the eligibility to the National Registry of Historic Places. The research outlines the benefits of restoring the station and shows that it will have no adverse impact on the property. Also included are blueprints of the station's buildings, images of the structures, additional research papers, and handwritten notes.

Dates: 1979

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

Eastwood Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Medford, Oregon

 File — Box: 15, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:02.59
Scope and Contents

The records of the graves in Eastwood/IOOF Cemetery in Medford, Oregon, include burials listed by block and lot numbers. The documents cover blocks three through three hundred two. An additional sixty graves added to the list were copied from newspaper obituaries. The information lists names and known birth and death dates. There are no records for blocks one and two.

Dates: 1890-2004

Environmental History of the Little Applegate River watershed

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:04.20
Scope and Contents

An Environmental History of the Little Applegate River Watershed. Jackson County, Oregon

Dates: 1822-2014

Fish Lake Campground Shelter, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1982

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS025:01.86
Scope and Contents The "Cultural Resource Reconnaissance and Evaluation Report" details the impact and historical significance of the Fish Lake Campground Shelter. The Fish Lake Campground Shelter is one of many features around Fish Lake for visitors to use. An extensive report about the shelter and the surrounding area describes the impact on the region. The report includes a recommendation to have the shelter placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Materials include correspondence...
Dates: 1982

Hargadine cemetery

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS025:04.81
Scope and Contents

Notes on photographs for the Hargadine Cemetery; List of people buried in the Hargadine Cemetery, attached are photocopies of photographs of the headstones

Dates: 1822-2014

Hill-Dunn cemetery, 2013

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS025:04.79
Scope and Contents Handwritten miscellaneous notes regarding the Hill-Dunn cemetery; List of headstones for members of the Hill family; List of miscellaneous headstones in the Hill-Dunn cemetery, dated January 21st, 2013; A list of funerals preached by Rev. Moses Williams from the Jackson County, Oregon History Notes; Description of photos of stones in the Hill-Dunn Cemetery; Handwritten note regarding Frank Fine Gillette; Description of photos in reference to Jane Evens and Martha Evens; Description of...
Dates: 2013

Jackson County Abstract Co. Abstract of Title, 1911

 File — Box: 26, Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:03.79
Scope and Contents

This item is an abstract of title from the early twentieth century documenting land ownership in Jackson County, Oregon dating back to the 1850s.

Dates: 1911

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

McKee Campground Shelter, McKee Bridge Forest Camp, McKee Bridge Picnic Area, Applegate Ranger District, Rogue River Nation Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1981

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS025:01.88
Scope and Contents The "Cultural Resource Inventory and Evaluation Report on the McKee Campground Shelter" discusses the impact and options for continued use of the Historical site. A discussion of each alternative suggestion details how it would impact the area. The paper outlines the history of the bridge and picnic area between the 1850s and 1970s. One idea suggests having the area placed on the National Registry of Historic Places as it still retains the structures constructed during The New...
Dates: 1981

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