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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 28 Collections and/or Records:

Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, 1998

 File — Box: 26, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:03.75
Scope and Contents

The item is a lesson plan for elementary school students about the history of local cemeteries in Medford, Oregon. The full title of the work, held in a binder, is "Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, A Lesson Plan for Third and Fourth Grade Elementary Students."

Dates: 1998

Illahe, 1822-2014

 Series — Box: 28
Identifier: MSS025:04
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1822-2014

Illahe wallpaper

 File — Box: 29, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:04.14
Scope and Contents

“The Billings Family Cemetery” at Big Meadows. John, Adeline, George, Evered, Alpine & Ivin; piece of ripped wallpaper.

Dates: 1822-2014

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery Master, 1998

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:02.19
Scope and Contents

This research was used to create a teaching tool for elementary students to learn about historical cemeteries. The document has an overview of history with teaching activities, as well as the proper vocabulary and glossary terms. It also includes student handouts, a list of cemeteries, some pioneers listed, headstone shapes, and much more.

Dates: 1998

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Preservation Plan Current 1

 File — Box: 14, Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:02.57
Scope and Contents

The materials include a variety of photographs and negatives of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows cemeteries. These images include headstones, family plots, different views of the town, and buildings in the area. See folder 8 for research on the preservation plan.

Dates: 1890-2004

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Preservation Plan, Eastwood IOOF Cemetery, Medford, 2000

 File — Box: 14, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:02.58
Scope and Contents

The report was compiled to outline the steps needed for the management of the property in preparation for preserving the Eastwood/IOOF Cemetery in Medford, Oregon, established in 1890. The National Register of Historic Places form provides the history of the cemetery, images, maps, legal documents, and newspaper articles. See folder 7 for the photographs used in this assessment.

Dates: 2000

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

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