Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)
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:
Hillcrest Orchard, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, Oregon, 1982
Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, 1998
The item is a lesson plan for elementary school students about the history of local cemeteries in Medford, Oregon. The full title of the work, held in a binder, is "Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, A Lesson Plan for Third and Fourth Grade Elementary Students."
Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, 1998
The item is a lesson plan for elementary school students about the history of local cemeteries in Medford, Oregon. The full title of the work, held in a binder, is "Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, A Lesson Plan for Third and Fourth Grade Elementary Students."
Historic Grants Pass Courier, 1935
Historic Grants Pass newspapers including the Golden Anniversary Edition of the Grants Pass Courier – April 3, 1935. Stories in this edition reminisce about the history of the gold discovery, recounting the mining tales of old, the tragedies of the early days, ghost towns, size of gold nuggets, and the people living in the area.
Historic Preservation Briefs
The series of articles addresses historic buildings and the best method for preservation and repairs. The information identifies practices such as retrofitting historic buildings with fire safety and evaluating a structure for the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Structures Report for Vancouver Barracks, West Barracks Vancouver National Historic Reserve, 2003
The report describes Fort Vancouver and the United States Military, with essential details from the 1880s through 1946. The text describes the history of the buildings and changes the barracks underwent over time. Also included are images of plans, photos, and building floor plans.
Historical Resource survey
Historical Resource Survey. Rural Klamath County, Oregon
Honeymoon Creek Snow Survey Cabin, Sky Lakes Wilderness, Butte Falls Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Klamath County, Oregon, 1993
The "Heritage Resource Evaluation and Project Description for the Honeymoon Creek Cabin" report, includes research information on the historical background of the cabin, as well as recommendations of how to preserve the structure. It was eligible for the National Registry of Historic Places at the time of this report. There are images of the cabin structure and maps.
Honorable History photographs part 1
The photographs and negatives document the honorable mentions of the local history, people, and historical places in Southern Oregon. Included are handwritten notes on the subjects of the photographs.
Honorable History photographs part 2
The photographs and negatives document the honorable mentions of the local history, people, and historical places in Southern Oregon. Included are handwritten notes on the subjects of the photographs.
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