Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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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 529 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew J. Fredenburg House, 243 South Holly Street, Medford, Oregon, 1981

File — Box: 04, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:01.48

Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Andrew J. Fredenburg House, in Medford, built in 1892 as a private residence. It is the only remaining example of the brick houses built before 1900 in the community.

The documents contain correspondence regarding the nomination, legal documents, a letter containing the family history, plot plans, floor plans, and images of the home.

Dates: 1981

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

Applegate, Jesse, bulk: 1851-1883

File — Box: 45, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:05.58

Scope and Contents Letter to John B. Preston from unknown sender, dated September 19th, 1851; Letter to John B. Preston from Jesse Applegate, dated August 21st, 1853; Letter to John B. Preston from Jesse Applegate, dated September 2nd, 1853; Letter to John B. Preston from Jesse Applegate, dated September 2nd, 1853 (different letter); Letter to C.K. Gardner from Jesse Applegate, dated November 12th, 1853; Letter to C.K. Gardner from Jesse Applegate, dated January 25th, 1854; Letter to C.K. Gardner from Jesse...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1851-1883

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

Armory - Ashland, Oregon National Guard Armory at Ashland, 208 Oak Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1986

File — Box: 03, Folder: 03

Identifier: MSS025:01.34

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination forms describe the properties of the Oregon National Guard Armory in Ashland, and the Schnabel Residence in Portland, Oregon. These forms provide information, on the descriptions and the significance of the property to be included in the National Registry of Historic Places.In the documents are two research papers, "The Life and Work of John Hunzicker," and a "History of the Oregon Army National Guard." There...

Dates: 1986

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

Ashland background research

File — Box: 10, Folder: 03

Identifier: MSS025:02.17

Scope and Contents The book excerpts describe the town of Ashland, in the Rogue River Valley up to the city's incorporation in October 1874. A listing of the settlers of Ashland, businesses, churches, and schools are detailed, as well as government practices. The thesis by G. Byron Backes discusses the location and physical setting of Ashland. The papers describe Ashland's settlement and the continued growth, as well as area resources such as its fertile soil, timber, and the importance of the railroad...

Dates: 1890-2004

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

Ashland Bank, Bank of Ashland, 15 North Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1979

File — Box: 01, Folder: 11

Identifier: MSS025:01.11

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Ashland Bank. Constructed in 1884 the building became the first banking resource for the city of Ashland. The building ceased to be the Bank of Ashland in 1939. Mr. Henry G. Enders purchased it and rented it out as office space and used by a Justice of the Peace for many years. Mr. Enders sold the building in 1954.Originally built out of wood it was replaced with a brick after a fire destroyed many of the...

Dates: 1979

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

Ashland cemetery

File — Box: 40, Folder: 14

Identifier: MSS025:04.80

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous handwritten notes regarding the Ashland Cemetery; Ashland Cemetery plot map; Grave markers 1860-1895 JHR and AHR; Find a Grave Memorial website research regarding people buried in the Ashland cemetery, specifically ones passed in the late 19th century

Dates: 1822-2014

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

Ashland Cemetery Multiple Resource National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property, Ashland, Oregon, Jackson County, 1994

File — Box: 15, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:02.62

Scope and Contents The nomination forms for the National Register of Historic Places focus on the Ashland Cemetery and Mountain View Cemetery. The Ashland Cemetery and the Mountain View Cemetery were selected for their role in the settlement and development of Ashland. The documents provide a brief history of the area. Supporting materials include images and maps of the cemeteries. Additional materials include newspaper articles, handwritten notes, and correspondence concerning the nomination. Also, an...

Dates: 1994

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

Ashland Cemetery, Plan-Guidelines, Hargadine Cemetery, Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon, 2000

File — Box: 14, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:02.54

Scope and Contents

The guidelines for preserving the Ashland, Hargadine, and Mountain View cemeteries has been set up by the City of Ashland as guidelines for public visits. These were put into place to preserve the Historic nature, as each is on the National Register of Historic Places. Each cemetery has a unique historical story and pictures of some of the headstones, and the cemeteries are included.

Dates: 2000

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

Ashland Community Hospital, 1996

File — Box: 32, Folder: 05

Identifier: MSS025:04.31

Scope and Contents

Atwood, Kay. Ashland Community Hospital, a century of caring. Page Logsdon, Peter Gross, Pamela Garrett.

Dates: 1996

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

Ashland Community Hospital - A Century of Caring, 1996

File — Box: 07, Folder: 19

Identifier: MSS025:01.96

Scope and Contents

The manuscript and book, "Ashland Community Hospital: A Century of Caring" by Kay Atwood. The agreement for an x-ray machine to be purchased for the hospital in 1934 is included.

Dates: 1996

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

Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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