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 529 Collections and/or Records:

Gin Lin, bulk: 1935-1990

File — Box 48: Series MSS025:06 [Barcode: 35138008116813], Folder: 13

Identifier: MSS025:06.13

Scope and Contents Empty envelope addressed to Kay Atwood from Marg Kee; Excerpt from the Medford Mail Tribune with article titled “Gin Lin’s Trail” dated November 30th, 1990 (2 copies); Miscellaneous handwritten notes; Letter to Wilson W. Kee from Kay Atwood regarding Gin Lin, dated September 7, 1977; Calligraphy autograph of a “Chinaman”; Empty envelope addressed to Kay Atwood from Marg Kee; Empty envelope addressed to Kay Atwood; Handwritten letter to Kay Atwood from Beulah Kee regarding a Chinese...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1935-1990

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Chinese Research

Gin Lin; Wong Foo; Oh Chow – Deed Material

File — Box 49: Series MSS025:06 [Barcode: 35138008116821], Folder: 13

Identifier: MSS025:06.27

Scope and Contents

Copy of “regular deed records”; Jackson county Courthouse Material; Legal Records; Handwritten notes regarding court documents and deed material; Application for Patent for Placer Mining Claim

Dates: 1855-2000

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Chinese Research

Grace Russell Fountain, bulk: 1878-1978

File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 06

Identifier: MSS025:04.72

Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Majority of material found within 1878-1978

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

Grainger House, Gawn and Kate Grainger, 35 Granite Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1989

File — Box 06: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116383], Folder: 01

Identifier: MSS025:01.72

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...

Dates: 1989

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

Grants Pass - Sanborn Maps, 1981

File — Box 10: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116425], Folder: 10

Identifier: MSS025:02.24

Scope and Contents The folder contains maps from the Sanborn-Perris Map Company outlining the city of Grants Pass, Oregon. The pages can be placed together to get a better idea of the area of Grants Pass. Known as the Sanborn Insurance maps, they were used to calculate insurance premiums for customers. Included are maps from 1888, 1890, 1894, 1898, and 1907. These maps provide information about the location, function, building materials, and dimensions of structures for each year listed. Also included is...

Dates: 1981

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

Grave Creek to Kelsey Creek, bulk: 1964

File — Box 28: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116615], 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

Found in: Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library / Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History / Illahe

H. Van Hoevenburg House, 1981

File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 15

Identifier: MSS025:01.15

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1981

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

Haines Apple tree site, 1935-1985

File — Box 22: Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116557], Folder: 11

Identifier: MSS025:03.31

Scope and Contents

These are two materials related to the dedication of the Haines homestead as a historical site. The first item is from a 1935 newspaper, and the second appears to be from the 1980s.

Dates: 1935-1985

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

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

File — Box 02: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116342], 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

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

Hanley Farm - Landmark, 1053 Hanley Road, Medford, Oregon, 1983

File — Box 02: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116342], Folder: 09

Identifier: MSS025:01.28

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...

Dates: 1983

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

Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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