Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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Mining Resources of the Upper Illinois Valley, Oregon. Multiple Property Submission to the National Register of Historic Places. Kay Atwood, Ward Tonsfeldt, Dennis Gray. Bureau of Land Management Medford District Office

Scope and Contents Misc. handwritten notes regarding the cemetery research material; Internet search on Joseph Swingle; Internet search on the Sparlin cemetery; Internet search on the Harkness family and Susan Farrias; Internet search and census records in reference to Sparlin Cemetery, Wlliams Area, and Croxton Cemetery; Internet search on Ann and John Beeson; Compiled research material for headstones within the Phoenix Cemetery; Internet search for Daniel, Erastus, and Laveria Lavenburg; Information on...

Abstract

Local historian and author Kay Atwood has written extensively about the Southern Oregon region. Atwood's collection includes her publications, accompanied by her research notes, correspondence and photographs. Related publications, many written for cities and forest agencies, are also included.

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These materials are related to the history of orchards in southern Oregon. Included are several newspaper clippings and letters of correspondence, some of which deal with the deaths of individuals, presumably from the orchard community.

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Two copies of the Winter 1994-95 issue of Oregon Historical Quarterly. This is a "special issue" concerning "Aspects of Southern Oregon History."

Scope and Contents Bowmer, Angus L. The Ashland Elizabethan stage. Chapbook 1, shreds and patches 1978; Bowmer, Angus L. Acting and directing on the Ashland Elizabethan stage. Chapbook 2, Shreds and patches 1978; Chipman, Art. KMED, the first half century. The biograph of a great radio station 1972; Cressman, L.S. The scandal and the cave. The Indians of Oregon 1964; Evans, Gail E.H. A walk through time. Walking tour of historic Jacksonville, Oregon 1982; Evans Valley Division, Rogue River Basin Project,...

Scope and Contents O’Harra, Marjorie. The Ashland Story 1971; O’Harra, Marjorie. Lithia Park. With the cooperation of Eldon Scriptor; illustrations by Dick Kinney 1986 (1994 printing); Old Ashland. A collection of historical photographs. Published by Terry Skibby & Marvin Davis 1972; Postcard of Ashland Hotel. Postmarked 1949; The Oldtimer. The magazine of Southern Oregon history. Volume 1, Novel 1 1962; Oregon Diamond Jubilee. Official program. Medford, Oregon, June 3-9, 1934; Rogue River Pioneer...

Scope and Contents The materials describe Red Butte Lookout, located in the Western Cascade of southwestern Oregon. The area is considered part of the Mixed-Conifer Zone. The authors suggest that Red Butte Lookout qualifies for the National Register of Historic Places as it has significant historical evidence in the design, materials, and quality of the lookout. The documents also note the people who participated in manning the watchtowers, making sure that fires were spotted, reported, and suppressed...

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These materials include letters of correspondence, handwritten notes, and photographs surrounding the history of the Rogue River, particularly the Wild Scenic portion of it. Included are letters between Atwood and people from that region.

Scope and Contents Internet research for Ollivant’s buried in Roseburg Oregon; Notes by Anne Billeter regarding Southern Oregon Bradley Burials, dated October 31st, 2004; Census record for Andrew J. Cokely 1860; Internet research for Calvin Embree of Douglas County; Internet research on Samuel Gazley; Census record for Saml Stephenson; Internet research for the Caldwells from County Down; Miscellaneous notes regarding the Waldo Cemetery; Index to: “History of Southern Oregon; Comprising Jackson, Josephine,...