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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

Browntown, 1865-1976

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS025:03.29
Scope and Contents

These materials concern the history of an early mining community in southern Oregon called Browntown. Included are some articles about the settlement as well as some historical manuscripts and a map of the area.

Dates: 1865-1976
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Esterly, 1903-1982

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:03.23
Scope and Contents

These materials are related to the Esterly family, their mining business, and their home. The materials include photograph slides, newspaper article clippings, book excerpts, and Atwood's relevant notes and correspondence.

Dates: 1903-1982
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Marble Gulch Quarry, bulk: 1909-2013

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS025:04.64
Scope and Contents MapQuest map of Williams, Oregon; Hand drawn directional map to the Quarry; Letter to Merry Haydon from Richard Chaney regarding information about the Jones Quarry, dated December 26th, 2012; Notes relating to mining laws of 1866, dated July 24th, 2013; Letter to Kay Atwood and Terrance Christian from Merry Haydon regarding the Josephine County Historical Society, dated January 5th, 2013; Letter to Merry Haydon from Christian Terrance regarding mining laws in Grants Pass, dated January...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1909-2013
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Rich Gulch Diggings, Mining Ensemble, Rich Gulch, 3/4 mile Southwest of City Center from Oregon Street, Jacksonville, Oregon, 1999

 File — Box: 14, Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:02.56
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places describes the Rich Gulch Diggings Mining Ensemble as a gold mining operation spanning three distinct periods from 1867 to 1941. The Gulch is located within the city limits of Jacksonville, Oregon, a short, three-quarter-mile west of the city center. The Gulch and other surrounding areas have been acquired by the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, which is working towards preserving and protecting the city's historic lands. This site and adjacent...
Dates: 1999
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Sucker Creek

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:03.28
Scope and Contents

These are three materials related to the history of settlements along Sucker Creek. The materials are undated. Included is a map of the area.

Dates: 1801-2001
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

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  • Subject: History, Local X
  • Subject: Mines and mineral resources X

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Josephine County (Or.) 2
Jacksonville (Or.) 1
Maps 1
research notes 1
 

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