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Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

 Person

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 83 Collections and/or Records:

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

Curry Co., Josephine Co., Douglas Co. Historical Societies, bulk: 1932

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:04.02
Scope and Contents

Notes about the Billings and Lowery Families; list of pictures from Elizabeth Jones of Curry County; information about the Post Office in Mule Creek, OR; pictures of film strips of people and land; negative film strips from Curry Co., and Josephine Co. Historical Societies of people and nature; negative film strips of people and nature; note with Curry Co. Museum photos.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1932

Curry Manor-Warner (part 1), Nathaniel Curry Estate, 1458 Quail Lane, Roseburg, Oregon, 1983

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS025:01.18
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes The Nathaniel Curry property and house located Roseburg, Oregon. The Nathaniel Curry estate was one of the largest farms to exist in Douglas County, with 2,090-acres. The house is of the Queen Anne style, but the architect is unknown. The file consists of correspondence concerning nomination, copy of Graduating Exercises, Roseburg High School 1903, copy of 1880 Census of the United States, handwritten notes, letters of...
Dates: 1983

Dean Walker, Frank Thornton, Agness, Illahe trip

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:04.03
Scope and Contents

List of Frank Thornton pictures; two pages of negative film strips of Oak Flat School ruins and Foster Creek; pictures of film strips of people, Oak Flat School ruins, and Foster Creek; notes about David Hastings and Frank Thornton.

Dates: 1822-2014

“Engravings”

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:05.25
Scope and Contents

Illustration of a solar compass; Plot outline showing base lines and meridians; TS divided into sections; Detailed illustration of a solar compass; Illustration of Mound, Stake, and Stone corner boundaries; Illustration of a surveyors compass; Illustration of a solar compass

Dates: 1809-2013

Ernie Lyman - Jackson County Conversations, Prior to 1976

 File — Box: 19, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:02.89
Scope and Contents

The handwritten note on an envelope from Ernie Lyman and correspondence permits Kay Atwood to use written materials and photographs he has contributed to use for local history.

Dates: Prior to 1976

Flanagan House, William and Viola Flanagan House, 720 Northwest Sixth Street, Grants Pass, Oregon, 1982

 File — Box: 04, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS025:01.55
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Flanagan House as a private residence constructed for Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan in 1905-1906. The home remained in their possession until both passed away. The nomination form documents the Flanagan's history and their prominence to the community of Grants Pass.

The documents provided for the nomination are letters, plot plans, and fourteen images on photograph slides.

Dates: 1982

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

Grave Creek to Kelsey Creek, bulk: 1964

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:04.04
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1964

Hamilton Patton House, 245 Valley View, Drive, Medford,Oregon, 1993

 File — Box: 02, Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:01.26
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...
Dates: 1993

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Historic buildings 35
Ashland (Or.) 14
research notes 14
History, Local 13
Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County, Or.) 13