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:

Frank Chamberlain Clark - media coverage, 1980-1981

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS025:03.15

Scope and Contents

The folder contains media coverage of the "Survey of Frank Chamberlain Clark" architecture designs, both homes and businesses in Southern Oregon. Also included is a photograph of the ladies who fulfilled the task.

Dates: 1980-1981

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - part 1, 1910-1982

File — Box: 19, Folder: 10

Identifier: MSS025:03.08

Scope and Contents The materials contain research on Frank Chamberlain Clark, the Architect who designed many of the buildings and homes in Southern Oregon. There is an interview between Robert J. Keeney, Clark's partner after 1935, and Marjorie Edens of the Jacksonville Museum. Their discussion focuses on the designs by Frank C. Clark, Clark and Keeney, and Keeney. Other materials include excerpts from "The American Progress Magazine," regarding the progress and buildings of Ashland, Medford, and...

Dates: 1910-1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - part 2, 1981-1982

File — Box: 19, Folder: 11

Identifier: MSS025:03.09

Scope and Contents

The materials contain research on Frank Chamberlain Clark, the Architect who designed many of the buildings and homes in Southern Oregon and the Frank C. Clark Survey project. Included is a drawing of the Medford Elks Temple, a summary of the project proposal and budget, a newspaper article of the project, and correspondence from Government agencies regarding the project. Also included is the grant application for the project.

Dates: 1981-1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - part 3, 1924-1982

File — Box: 19, Folder: 12

Identifier: MSS025:03.10

Scope and Contents The materials contain research on Frank Chamberlain Clark, the Architect who designed many of the buildings and homes in Southern Oregon. Included is an outline of the criteria for the evaluation and rating of Clark's architecture and work. Also, an advertisement in "Archivists Calendar" requests information regarding Clark's work. Other materials include newspaper and magazine articles concerning Clark's work, drawings of some of his designs, as well as correspondence...

Dates: 1924-1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - people to interview, 1982

File — Box: 19, Folder: 06

Identifier: MSS025:03.04

Scope and Contents

This file contains a handwritten list of people to interview that knew Frank C. Chamberlain.

Dates: 1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark personal life, 1924-1982

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS025:03.11

Scope and Contents The correspondence from a variety of offices in several states and counties requests information regarding Frank Chamberlain Clark. Also included is an article from the "Medford Mail Tribune," September 9, 1928, referring to honors Clark received. Additional notes on Mr. Clark and his life contain details from a narrative given by his daughter Louise Clark Patterson. Patterson mentions that her father lost all his money in the Great Depression. Also included is a photograph of a...

Dates: 1924-1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - photographs, 1979-1982

File — Box: 20, Folder: 02

Identifier: MSS025:03.17

Scope and Contents

The photographs show Frank C. Clark and his wife Gracie, as well as images and descriptions of pictures depicting designs Mr. Clark created. Also included is a handwritten note about the photos.

Dates: 1979-1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - slides, 1981-1982

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS025:03.13

Scope and Contents

The slides depict eighteen homes and buildings designed by Mr. Clark in Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley. The slides have names on the back to identify the houses.

Dates: 1981-1982

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

Frank Chamberlain Clark - unidentified buildings, 1979

File — Box: 19, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:03.02

Scope and Contents

The typed and handwritten notes concern unidentified buildings. There is an image of a Valley School dated 26 July 1979.

Dates: 1979

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

Friends of Terra Cotta

File — Box: 10, Folder: 04

Identifier: MSS025:02.18

Scope and Contents The research includes several publications describing different styles of homes and architecture to assist in understanding the homes of the area and how to maintain them. "The Friends of the Terra Cotta," publication provides preservation and restoration instructions for terra cotta materials. The editions of "The Old-House Journal" describe the different post-Victorian style of architectural homes and buildings. An excerpt from "The Complete Concrete, Masonry,...

Dates: 1890-2004

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

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