Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Domingo Perozzi house as a private residence built-in 1902. The architect is unknown. Included are elevation and floor plans for the main floor and upper level of the house, as well as one property plot plan.Born in Switzerland in 1871, Domingo came to California with his father when he was a young child. After moving to Ashland, he started the Ashland Creamery in Autumn of 1896, delivering milk, butter, and...

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Printed PowerPoint presentation titled “James H. and Ann Hill Russell Proprietors of a Pioneer Marble Works in Southern Oregon 1865-1915” by Kay C. Atwood and Elisabeth Walton Potter (2 copies)

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A collection of photographs, negatives, and proof sheets show images of the Ashland Police Department and its Officers. Included are a newspaper article, handwritten notes, and a research paper by Kay Atwood written about the police department.

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Narrative for PowerPoint presentation, AGS conference, Salem, Ore. First draft, dated June 16th, 2013; Narrative for PowerPoint presentation, AGS conference, Salem, Ore. reduced draft, dated June 19th, 2013

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Humboldt Pracht House, located in Hargadine Tract in Ashland. The file consists of plot plans, city plans, correspondence concerning the nomination, and a newspaper clipping from an unknown paper about 1910.Alexander Humboldt Pracht arrived in Ashland in 1886 with his father, Max Pracht. The Prachts occupied the residence for the thirty years. Historically the house represents a time of prosperity associated...

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These materials are related to the history of the region that is now Ashland, Oregon before the establishment of the town. Of particular note is the Sisson family. The materials include correspondence and notes.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form breaks down the Railroad District into details of who, what, when, and where it began - starting with the setting of the Railroad District located in the Bear Creek portion of the Rogue River Valley. Materials provide descriptions of styles and construction methods in building the Railroad District. History of Ashland details the different eras of development with a detailed list of the properties and the commonly known names of...

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...

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Roper House as a private residence constructed in 1885-1886. It became significant to the area as a place of medicine in Southern Oregon and survived two fires before becoming the Winchester Inn located in Ashland.A report on the physical description of the property is in the file, with images of the interior and exterior of the house. There is one photograph showing the exterior of the property. Also included...

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Handwritten scratch notes dated December 11th, 2012; Scratch notes and miscellaneous research on James Russell; Description of the James H. Russell Notebook and Ledger MS 16 SOHS Library item (2 copies); Internet search on the Caldwell family; Written biographical statement about Edward Walker Herrin