Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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A publication produced by the Yamhill County Historical Society called Schools of Old Yamhill. The book lists and describes the schools of Yahmhill County throughout its history.

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The National Registry of Historic Places describes Southern Oregon Sales as a fruit processing plant that helped revitalize the Rogue River Valley fruit industry during the late 1920s. Details of many different periods of history are in the nomination form, as well as how the fruit industry survived obstacles. Also included are photographs, negatives, and floor plans of the buildings.

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The National Registry of Historic Places describes Southern Oregon Sales as a fruit processing plant that helped revitalize the Rogue River Valley fruit industry during the late 1920s. Details of the many different periods of history are in the nomination form, as well as how the fruit industry survived obstacles. Also included are the floor plans for the buildings.

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The research documents concerning the Squaw Peak Lookout describe the lookout as built in 1943, and significant for its place in the development of fire detection in the Rogue River National Forest. The lookout's history represents Fire Suppression in the forest between 1918 and 1943. Materials note Squaw Peak Lookout's consideration for placement on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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The "Cultural Resource Inventory and Evaluation of Existing Structures for the Star Ranger Station" discusses the significance of placing the structures on the National Registry of Historic Places. The history of the Star Ranger site began with an altercation with the local Indians in 1855 and continues into the 1970s. There are images of the structures, landscape planning, and discussions of alternatives to the restoration of the station, and the impact on the area.

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Preservation archaeologist Leland Gilsen compiled the list of historical sites in Josephine County for the State Historic Preservation Office. The list was sent to Mr. Bruce Bartow at the Josephine County Planning Office on Aprill 11, 1979.

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...

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The issue of "The Table Rock Sentinel," published by the Southern Oregon Historical Society containing the article, "Saving the Chappell – Swedenburg House." Many community members and students rallied together to save the house, that became a part of the university.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Tayler-Phipps Building as a commercial building constructed in 1909 for Albert Clifton Tayler and Dr. Ira D. Phipps. The home remained in the respective families for many years. Tayler's widow Irma Tayler Wood sold her property to Corsa M. Kidd, shoe store owner in 1931, and the building remained in their family until 1949. The Phipps property remained in the family until 1972, when it sold.There is correspondence...

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The Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Rand (F-75), Josephine County, Oregon. Kay Atwood, Dennis J. Gray, Ward Tonsfeldt.