Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

Research, photographs, maps and corresponcence regarding surveyors

These materials constitute a collection of various forms of media compiled with the intent of creating a chronology of the history of Josephine County, Oregon. Some of the materials include earlier attempts at this chronology. Also included are maps, newspaper articles, and Atwood's notes and correspondence, among other items.

The research materials concern the City of Ashland, Oregon, and its Government. The documents include a list of City Parks, history of the Public Works system, and a report on the forms of City Government. Additional materials include "Ashland-Know Your Town," and the "Ashland City Charter" of 1970."

The research materials concern the officials of the city of Ashland, Oregon. The documents include handwritten notes, correspondence, and a report by Gertrude Easterling, titled "Mayors and Councilmen of the City of Ashland."

These materials are letters of correspondence between Atwood and several individuals from whom she was seeking information for her Illahe project. The individuals mostly recount their family's histories in these letters and answer Kay's questions about the history of the area. Also included are some photocopies of various documents and other primary source materials.

Cultural Property Inventory, Evaluation and Request for Determination of Eligibility. Vincent Creek Guard Station. Wells Creek Guard Station.

These materials are related to Eight Dollar Mountain and its history. The central document is Atwood's historical context report on Eight Dollar Mountain that she sent to the Josephine County Planning Office on July 23, 1984. The other materials are undated articles or documents on the history of Eight Dollar Mountain.

These materials are related to the Esterly family, their mining business, and their home. The materials include photograph slides, newspaper article clippings, book excerpts, and Atwood's relevant notes and correspondence.

This file contains a manuscript written in 1997 by Kay Atwood titled, "The Ashland Fire Department: A History." Also available are research papers and the handwritten notes as well as images firefighters, buildings and equipment.

Miscellaneous newsprint from approximately 1878 part 1; Miscellaneous newsprint from approximately 1878 part 2; Internet search for blind music teacher; Internet research on the Northwest Oregon Impressionist Painting/ Grace Fountain; Census records (death index) for Ern Rhodehamel 1978