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 104 Collections and/or Records:

Sebastopol Town Site

File — Box: 22, Folder: 07

Identifier: MSS025:03.27

Scope and Contents

These materials are all undated. There are four photocopies of a relatively primitive handdrawn map of an area known as "Sebastopol." Also included is a brief typewritten note about the history 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

Silver City, 1973

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS025:03.26

Scope and Contents

These materials are related to the settlement known as "Silver City" and include an application for the National Register of Historic Places.

Dates: 1973

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

Southern Oregon Heritage Magazines, 1995

File — Box: 16, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:02.70

Scope and Contents

This folder includes two magazines filled with rich local history — the magazine "Southern Oregon Heritage," Fall and Winter issues 1995, volume 1, number 1 and 2. The issues contain stories about the Rogue Valley and the people who lived here.

Dates: 1995

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

Summary Notes About Josephine County, 1939-1984

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS025:03.25

Scope and Contents

These materials include some primary source documents related to Josephine County as well as a large collection of Atwood's notes and various correspondence.

Dates: 1939-1984

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

Survey contracts

File — Box: 39, Folder: 05

Identifier: MSS025:04.60

Scope and Contents

Contract N. 39 with Ives and Hyde; Contract N. 54 with Ives and Hyde; Contract N. 39 with Ives and Hyde; Nara Document: Contract 54 (Lake and Hyde); Contracts N. 39-47 with Ives and Hyde; Contract N. 47 with Ives and Hyde; Bound Field Notes; Contract N. 39 (47 possibly); Contract N. 39 notes; Statement pertaining to contract N. 47

Dates: 1822-2014

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

Surveying “How-To” with specific information for MSS, bulk: 1840-2004

File — Box: 41, Folder: 05

Identifier: MSS025:05.05

Scope and Contents Introduction to land surveying from the Wisconsin public land survey records, dated January 2nd, 2004; Email to Kay Atwood from Norman Caldwell regarding questions pertaining to the U.S. Deputy Surveyors; Informational web page (printed) regarding chains as a tool for land surveying; Issue of The Oregon Surveyor with a focus on The Willamette Stone, dated June/July 2001; Email to Kay Atwood from Norman Caldwell regarding the U.S. Deputy Surveyors, dated May 31st, 2002; Definitions of...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1840-2004

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

The Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Rand (F-75), 2004

File — Box: 31, Folder: 06

Identifier: MSS025:04.25

Scope and Contents

The Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Rand (F-75), Josephine County, Oregon. Kay Atwood, Dennis J. Gray, Ward Tonsfeldt.

Dates: 2004

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

The Medford Clinic, 1948-1994

File — Box: 14, Folder: 05

Identifier: MSS025:02.55

Scope and Contents In 1948, the Medford Clinic opened its doors with Robert Sleeter, Reinhold Kanzler, and Oscar Heyerman as a team of physicians who offered their expertise to the people of Medford and the surrounding area. The history of the Medford Clinic, is outlined in detail from the Foundation of the Clinic (1945-1948), the Clinic Begins (1918-1955), a New Building and a Lawsuit (1956-1963), staff expansion and departures (1964-1974), Growth and Development, and Medical Advance (1975-1986), and A New...

Dates: 1948-1994

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

What is the City but the People?, 1999

File — Box: 32, Folder: 03

Identifier: MSS025:04.29

Scope and Contents

“What is the City but the People?” An Overview of Ashland City Government. Kay Atwood.

Dates: 1999

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

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