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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 81 Collections and/or Records:

Beach Baldwin house, 348 Hargadine Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1978

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:01.04
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Baldwin Beach house as a modified version of the Queen Anne style constructed in 1884. Mr. Baldwin Beach built many of the early homes of Ashland between 1878 and 1910. Mr. Beach was considered the "Pioneer Builder of Ashland." This property served as Mr. Beach's residence and is located in what was once known as Hargadine Hill.There are five images of the house and property and two property plot...
Dates: 1978

Campbell House, 94 Bush Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1979

 File — Box: 04, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:01.49
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Campbell House in Ashland, (purchased by Richard Posey Campbell), built in 1888.

The documents contain two city maps that detail the Historic areas of interest, a plot plan, and one photograph of the home.

Dates: 1979

City for History - Current Main File, 1996

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS025:01.94
Scope and Contents

The research materials concern the City of Ashland, Oregon, and its Government. The documents include a list of City Parks, history of the Public Works system, and a report on the forms of City Government. Additional materials include "Ashland-Know Your Town," and the "Ashland City Charter" of 1970."

Dates: 1996

City Illustrations

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS025:01.95
Scope and Contents

The documents include photograph negatives, an envelope of proofs, and a newspaper article on the city council members. The program "Celebrating 100 Years of Progress 1885–1952" for Ashland's Centennial celebration, September 20 - 27, 1952.

Dates: 1976-1999

City Officials of Ashland, Oregon, 1997

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS025:01.93
Scope and Contents

The research materials concern the officials of the city of Ashland, Oregon. The documents include handwritten notes, correspondence, and a report by Gertrude Easterling, titled "Mayors and Councilmen of the City of Ashland."

Dates: 1997

Dead Indian Soda Springs "Community Kitchen" Shelter, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:01.79
Scope and Contents

The "Proposed Relocation Project: Dead Indian Soda Springs' Community Kitchen' Shelter." The document includes the "Flood '97 Restoration—South Fork Little Butte Creek projects." The report contains images of structures considered for relocation and map of the land. The Community Kitchen is eligible to be included in the National Registry of Historic Places.

Dates: 1998

Easterling house, 394 Liberty Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1982

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:01.06
Scope and Contents

John Easterling was a businessman who purchased property and built many businesses in the Railroad District of Ashland. A unique feature of the John Easterling house is the porch obtained from Southern Oregon Normal School and incorporated into his new home.

The file consists of a preliminary workup for the Easterling house including a property plot plan.

Dates: 1982

Eddings - Provost house, 364 Vista Street, Ashland, Oregon,, 1980

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:01.03
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Eddings-Provost house as a combination of Queen Anne and Eastern Stick Styles, located in the Summit Addition. The architect, James Norris constructed the house during 1888-1889 for George C. Eddings and his family. In 1893, Mr. Eddings sold the home and his hardware business to Damina Banani Provost.Photocopies of newspaper clippings, dating from 1925-1971, mention family members. There are two property plot...
Dates: 1980

Emerick-Phillips house, or Lena Anderson Phillips house, 1068 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1985

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS025:01.12
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Emerick-Phillips house located in Ashland. Established in 1908 as a private residence for Jeremiah C. Emerick and his wife, Sarah. Architecturally, this house is the only Bungalow Style left in Ashland to that is representative in style, setting, and integrity. It is equally valuable for its ties to Eli K. Anderson and his family, who were significant contributors to Ashland and Southern Oregon.The file includes...
Dates: 1985

Enders House and Building, Henry G. Enders, Sr. Home 31 South Second Street, Ashland, Oregon, Enders Building, 250-300 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1978-1985

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:01.37
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places nomination forms for the Enders House and Building describe the house and Mr. Enders businesses in Ashland. The home was a private residence for Henry G. Enders, Sr. and his family. Mr. Enders purchased an entire block on Main Street for his business endeavors.

The correspondence, legal documents, handwritten notes, copies of newspapers articles, plot plans, and images provide insight into the nominations.

Dates: 1978-1985

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