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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Illustrations, 1850-1986

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:03.85
Scope and Contents

These materials are illustrations and drafts of title pages for Atwood's projects, Mill Creek Journal and Illahe. Also included are primary source documents and photocopies of primary source documents and other research materials.

Dates: 1850-1986
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

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

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

Population Information and Research, 1890-1920

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:02.15
Scope and Contents

The records concern the population of Medford, Ashland, Jackson County, and surrounding areas in Oregon. Also available are copies of the thirteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth Census of the United States. A graph notes the total population breakdown from 1890 to 1920. Excerpts from the United States Bureau of the Census, "Increase of Population: 1910-1920."

Dates: 1890-1920
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Research excerpts, bulk: 1858-1888

 File — Box: 37, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:04.43
Scope and Contents Excerpts Bradstreet’s report of California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, the British Territories, and British Columbia from January 1879 (Sent in an email to Kay Atwood); Email to Kay Atwood from Richard Chaney regarding the Jones quarry including a hand drawn map for reference; Emails to Kay Atwood with photocopied newspaper clippings regarding gravestone designs; Email to Kay Atwood regarding the Oregon sentinel (Jacksonville, Or) 1858-1888; Photocopied newspaper clipping with...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1858-1888
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Research materials, 1850-1981

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:03.84
Scope and Contents

These are primary source documents or copies of primary source documents mostly from the nineteenth century related to the history of southern Oregon, particularly Jackson County, Oregon. These materials are presumably related to Atwood's Mill Creek Journal.

Dates: 1850-1981
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / National Register of Historic Places nominations

Research on Ethnic Minorities

 File — Box: 37, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:04.51
Scope and Contents

Research portfolio titled “Minorities of Early Jackson County, Oregon: The Chinese, The Negroes, The Jews” published by the Jackson County Intermediate Education District Instructional Media Center

Dates: 1822-2014
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Research on Ethnic Minorities

 File — Box: 37, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS025:04.52
Scope and Contents

Research portfolio titled “Minorities of Early Jackson County, Oregon: The Chinese, The Negroes, The Jews” published by the Jackson County Intermediate Education District Instructional Media Center

Dates: 1822-2014
Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / MSS-025, Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

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