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:

Russell photographs, 2013

File — Box: 40, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:04.70

Scope and Contents

Article titled “The White Ribbon Sisterhood” written by Bill Miller of the Medford Mail Tribune, dated March 3rd, 2013; Photocopies of Russell photos; Miscellaneous notes regarding the photos in the collection; photograph of the Russell residence; Internet search on the Ashland House from the Jackson County, Oregon History Notes webpage

Dates: 2013

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

Russell photographs for EWP, bulk: 1884-2013

File — Box: 40, Folder: 03

Identifier: MSS025:04.69

Scope and Contents Photograph of house; Image reproduction order form from the Oregon Historical Society, completed by Kay Atwood; Internet search for Ann Haseltine Hill Russell photographic collection circa 1900-1930; FAQ page for the Oregon Historical Society; Photos of the Hill Cemetery; Aerial map of Ashland, dated May 1884; List of topics to cover in biographical and professional chronology of the Russell family research; Description of research completed by Kay Atwood pertaining to the Russell family...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1884-2013

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

Swedenburg House, Chappel-Swedenburg House, 990 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon, 1982

File — Box: 01, Folder: 10

Identifier: MSS025:01.10

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Chappel-Swedenburg house located in the Mountainview Addition, was built as a private residence in 1904-1905 for retired New York stockbroker Charles Chappel and his family. The home's unique architecture is an example of Frank Chamberlain Clark's work. Dr. Francis Swedenburg, born in Sweden, moved to Ashland shortly after his wedding to Olive E. Eggleston in Red Wing, Minnesota. In 1919, Helen Chappel Lathrop deeded...

Dates: 1982

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

The Ashland Fire Department: a history

Digital Work

Identifier: http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16085coll23/id/5247

Dates: 1997

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library

The Ashland Police Department: a history

Digital Work

Identifier: https://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16085coll23/id/1738

Dates: 1998

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library

Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1983

File — Box: 02, Folder: 11

Identifier: MSS025:01.30

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Trinity Episcopal Church located in Ashland. Constructed in 1894-1895 the church is the second oldest church in Oregon.The supporting research materials include a list compiled from the Ashland Tidings of Bishop Morris' visits to the church from 1884-1897 and a Diocese of Oregon with dates. Included in the file is a history of the Meneely Bell, St. Luke's Parish History from 1895-1950, history on 3x5 index cards...

Dates: 1983

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

What is the city but the people? an overview of Ashland city government

Digital Work

Identifier: https://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16085coll23/id/1583

Dates: 1999

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library

What Is the City but the People?, manuscript, 1999

File — Box: 32, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:04.30

Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1999

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

Where Living Waters Flow, 1998

File — Box: 31, Folder: 05

Identifier: MSS025:04.24

Scope and Contents

Where Living Waters Flow: An Overview of Ashland’s Water Source.

Dates: 1998

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

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