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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 211 Collections and/or Records:

Big Bend Guard Station, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Big Bend Road and Pit River, Big Bend, Shasta County, California, 2003

 File — Box: 13, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:02.48
Scope and Contents The determination of eligibility form describes the Big Bend Guard Station as historically significant during 1933 - 1941. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees built the structures. Three structures built during the Depression Era qualify as Historic Places. All other buildings are newer and do not fall under qualifying guidelines.The Great Depression officially started in 1929. However, the Pacific West was suffering economically at least two years before the crash. The...
Dates: 2003

Big Elk Guard Station, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1979

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:01.85
Scope and Contents

The "Cultural Resource Inventory and Evaluation" report of the Big Elk Guard Station details the significance and historical value while evaluating the eligibility to the National Registry of Historic Places. The research outlines the benefits of restoring the station and shows that it will have no adverse impact on the property. Also included are blueprints of the station's buildings, images of the structures, additional research papers, and handwritten notes.

Dates: 1979

Callahan Ranger Station, Callahan Work Station, 12548 Highway 3, Callahan, California, 2003

 File — Box: 08, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:02.03
Scope and Contents

The National Registry of Historic Places describes Callahan Ranger Station, located in Klamath National Forest. The documents describe the station's rich history and development between 1907 and 1942. Included, are detailed accounts and descriptions of each building, as well as images of the buildings. Additional materials include maps, a layout of the property, with photographs, handwritten notes, and a computer 3.5 floppy disk drive.

Dates: 2003

Callahan Work Center,12548 Highway 3, Callahan, California, 2002

 File — Box: 08, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:02.04
Scope and Contents

The research concerns the Callahan Work Center and provides an analysis of the history of the buildings and surrounding area. Materials include a study titled "Callahan Station," compiled by Mary Ann Potter, and an interview between George Hendricks, Fire Control Officer, and Lee Morford, Retired Fire Control Staff Officer on September 30, 1977.

Dates: 2002

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

Central Point Elementary School, 450 South Fourth Street, Central Point, Oregon, 1980

 File — Box: 04, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:01.47
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Central Point Elementary School. Constructed in 1908, the school has been in service since that time.

The documents detail the history of the school, how it got its name, correspondence regarding the nomination, and images of the school.

Dates: 1980

Christie - Eismann House, Hopyard House, 5971 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, Oregon, 1985

 File — Box: 04, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:01.52
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Christie-Eismann House, in Grants Pass, built in 1895 as a private residence. Purchased in 1916 by Chris Eismann the home remained in the Eismann family until 1957.

Included with the documents are letters concerning the nomination, notes, plot plan and an image of the home. Also included is a newspaper from Grants Pass Courier "Golden Anniversary Edition – Pioneer Stories Section" from April 3, 1935.

Dates: 1985

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

Clark-Norton House, Norton House, 127 Northwest D Street, Grants Pass, Oregon, 1985

 File — Box: 04, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:01.46
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Clark-Norton House built in 1903 as a private residence, in Grants Pass. The house stands as an excellent example of Henry J. Clark's work. As a judge and a Senator, Harry D. Norton was significant to the community and region. He and his wife, Elizabeth M. lived in the home between 1905 and 1930.The papers include a history of the house and owners detailed in the documents of nomination, correspondence regarding the...
Dates: 1985

Cultural Resources Report, Trail to Casey State Park Entrance, Jackson County, Oregon, 1987

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.61
Scope and Contents The report evaluates the roads from Trail to the Casey State Park entrance and their state of deterioration. The roads between Trail to Crater Lake National Park are in significant need of repair. The report lists proposed improvements to make the roads safer for all travelers and provide better access to American historical locations. Also included in the report, is the National Register nomination of "The Rogue Elk Hotel" to the Registry of Historic Places, images of...
Dates: 1987

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