Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)
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 37 Collections and/or Records:
Acker Rock Lookout, Acker Rock, Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest, Douglas County, Oregon, 2003
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.
Determination of Eligibility
Cultural Property Inventory, Evaluation and Request for Determination of Eligibility. Vincent Creek Guard Station. Wells Creek Guard Station.
Determination of Eligibility for Vincent Creek and Wells Creek Guard Stations, 2001
Douglas County cemeteries, 2013
Fernwood pioneer cemetery, Everest Cemetery, Newberg, Oregon, 1993
Frank Chamberlain Clark - Architect, 1888-1982
The documents concern buildings and advertisements related to Frank C. Clark. The materials include handwritten research notes and a copy of Mr. Clark's obituary. The Annual reports for the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners published 1919 through 1921. Also, there is correspondence from 1919 through 1982 regarding Mr. Clark's designs and his character, and an original drawing of a house design, dated 1888.
Frank Chamberlain Clark - architecture and certifications, 1919-1982
The correspondence regards the application and certification for Frank Clark to practice architecture in the State of Oregon. Also included are two photos, possibly of Frank Clark, as well as images of designs by Frank Clark, found at the Historical Society.
Frank Chamberlain Clark biography, 1982
The completed Frank Chamberlain Clark biography was presented to the Southern Oregon Historical Society in 1982. The text lists the commercial and personal buildings Clark designed throughout Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley and his impact.
Frank Chamberlain Clark - buildings outside the Valley, 1899-1900
This folder contains a description of the Bartlett Hotel, which Frank C. Clark designed in Jerome, Arizona, and Ezra C. Bartlett constructed it in 1899, with the grand opening in 1900. It is one of a few buildings that he designed there about the same time. Also included are handwritten notes and images of the town and the hotel.
Frank Chamberlain Clark correspondence, 1981-1982
The correspondence sent to several agencies regarding the Frank Chamberlain Clark Historical Survey project, requesting information needed about Clark. Also included in the file are handwritten notes regarding Clark.
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