Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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These materials concern the history of the fruit industry in southern Oregon. Most of the content is related to Atwood's research of the industry in her Blossoms & Branches project. Included are some interviews, lists of historical sites, and other manuscripts relating the history of the industry.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Galice Consolidated Mines Company Building. Constructed in 1900 as the headquarters for the mining company. In 1928, it became a fishing lodge, known as "Speed's Place on the Rogue."

Research materials include book excerpts on prospecting, correspondence concerning the nomination, newspaper articles, handwritten notes, images of the property, legal papers, and a history of the mines and surrounding area.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places describes the Grainger House built in 1890, as a private residence. Mr. Gawn Grainger became Mayor of Ashland in 1891. Grainger won a second term and enacted many improvements in Ashland. After leaving office, Gawn and Kate Grainger stayed involved with community projects until their deaths.The documents include correspondence regarding the nomination, some history of the Grainger family, floor plans, images of the house, and a newspaper...

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The Sanderson House on the Rogue River Trail below Grave Creek; Kodak Films Album Prints booklet with four pictures of people and the creek; two older men fishing and pulling a fish out of the river; men building the Rogue River trail; the Forest Service trail new Agness.

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The article "An historic Salute to Siskiyou Ranch" published in the Mail Tribune, May 24, 1981, describes the property in an interview with Vivian van Hoevenberg Allen. The 340-acre ranch defined as the largest Comice pear orchard in Sams Valley and possibly the world to be under one ownership in 1919. Frank Chamberlain Clark, who had built numerous homes in Ashland, was the architect for the van Hoevenburg house in 1919.

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Hamilton and Edith Patton House located in Medford. Louis B Humphrys built the private residence in 1929. The home is an example of the Arts and Crafts style with Tudor architectural details. In addition to designing the house, Humphrys also designed the landscaping to match the details of the home. The house remained Edith Patton's residence until 1961.The file consists of correspondence regarding the...

Scope and Contents National Registry of Historic Places nomination forms describe the properties of Hanley Farms located in Jacksonville, Timberlake Lodge located in Clackamas County and Oregon Caves Historic District located near Cave Junction. These forms provide descriptions, information, and the significance of the property to warrant inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places.The research paper included describes the history of the family and farm during the years 1857 to 1986. After...

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The different materials provide information about the Hanley Farm, including a history of the Hanley family. In 1982, Mary Hanley the last of the immediate family donated the farm to the Southern Oregon Historical Society, which has developed it into a "living historical farm."

The documents include correspondence regarding placing the farm on the National Registry of Historic Places, floor plans of the house and buildings and images of newspaper articles.

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The materials relate to the history of the ranger station and surrounding structures at the Happy Camp site in Klamath National Forest in California. The materials include maps, photos, and government documents about the area.

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Notes on photographs for the Hargadine Cemetery; List of people buried in the Hargadine Cemetery, attached are photocopies of photographs of the headstones