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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 19 Collections and/or Records:

Jacksonville cemetery

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS025:04.78
Scope and Contents Overall map of the Jacksonville Cemetery; Handwritten notes regarding the Miller children and the cemetery; Handwritten notes regarding the Dean children and CDs; Historical research of the Jacksonville Cemetery; Letter to Kay Atwood from Sue Nordlawa regarding the Russell project and the Savage children; Research material for Ellen, Jacob, Cynthia, Matthew, and James Ish along with Mary Gore; Jacksonville Cemetery Preservation and Restoration Plan prepared for The City of Jacksonville,...
Dates: 1822-2014

Medford Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, the corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and Highland Avenue, Medford, Oregon, 1988

 File — Box: 06, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:01.73
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Medford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Established in 1890, the cemetery's grave markers represent early 19th-century mortuary art. In 1925, George D. Mason constructed the mausoleum. Two small frame service buildings also occupy the grounds, as well as sheds for maintenance of the property. In 1969, I.O.O.F. approached the City of Medford and Jackson County, asking them to take over the cemetery as they had run out of funds to maintain the...
Dates: 1988

Miscellaneous Southern Oregon cemeteries research

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS025:04.77
Scope and Contents Misc. handwritten notes regarding the cemetery research material; Internet search on Joseph Swingle; Internet search on the Sparlin cemetery; Internet search on the Harkness family and Susan Farrias; Internet search and census records in reference to Sparlin Cemetery, Wlliams Area, and Croxton Cemetery; Internet search on Ann and John Beeson; Compiled research material for headstones within the Phoenix Cemetery; Internet search for Daniel, Erastus, and Laveria Lavenburg; Information on...
Dates: 1822-2014

Mountain View Cemetery, Normal Avenue and Highway 66, Ashland, Oregon, Jackson County, 1994

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.64
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes Mountain View Cemetery as established in 1904. The cemetery, located in the southeastern part of Ashland, was added to meet the need for burial space. The cemetery consists of two sections separated by highway 66. The smaller portion of the cemetery, formerly the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F) cemetery, was laid out in 1907. The Ashland Memorial Mausoleum was added in 1924 on land purchased from the I.O.O.F. Many...
Dates: 1994

National Register of Historic Places nominations, 1890-2004

 Series — Box: 08
Identifier: MSS025:02
Scope and Contents

National Register of Historic Places nomination form describing various properties located in Ashland and Southern Oregon.

Dates: 1890-2004

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

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.63
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

Russell cemeteries, bulk: 1860-2004

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS025:04.82
Scope and Contents Internet research for Ollivant’s buried in Roseburg Oregon; Notes by Anne Billeter regarding Southern Oregon Bradley Burials, dated October 31st, 2004; Census record for Andrew J. Cokely 1860; Internet research for Calvin Embree of Douglas County; Internet research on Samuel Gazley; Census record for Saml Stephenson; Internet research for the Caldwells from County Down; Miscellaneous notes regarding the Waldo Cemetery; Index to: “History of Southern Oregon; Comprising Jackson, Josephine,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1860-2004

Russell – National Register, 1998

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:04.73
Scope and Contents

National Register of Historic Places registration form for the Hargadine Cemetery; National Register of Historic Places registration form for the Hargadine Cemetery with notes and corrections, dated May 8th, 1998; Internet search for “Ann Hill Russell” + Oregon yielding the inventory form from the Oregon Archeological Services

Dates: 1998

Russell: other research, 1987

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:04.71
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous handwritten research dated December 9th, 1987; Miscellaneous research regarding Martha Jane Evans; Census record for Edward McGrath of San Francisco; Census record and related documentation for James C. Whipp; Typed notes regarding SOHS and questions about headstones; Page from the National Register of Historic Places for the cemetery; Internet research for custom headstones; Internet search for Ralph Tuller Vining

Dates: 1987

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