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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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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Michael Clemens House as private residence built in 1905, in Grants Pass. Michael Clemens married Ida Harkey in 1894.

The documents provide information on the Clemens family and their role in the history of Grants Pass. Also included is a photocopy of a newspaper article and correspondence relating to the nomination.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Clark-Norton House built in 1903 as a private residence, in Grants Pass. The house stands as an excellent example of Henry J. Clark's work. As a judge and a Senator, Harry D. Norton was significant to the community and region. He and his wife, Elizabeth M. lived in the home between 1905 and 1930.The papers include a history of the house and owners detailed in the documents of nomination, correspondence regarding the...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Central Point Elementary School. Constructed in 1908, the school has been in service since that time.

The documents detail the history of the school, how it got its name, correspondence regarding the nomination, and images of the school.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Andrew J. Fredenburg House, in Medford, built in 1892 as a private residence. It is the only remaining example of the brick houses built before 1900 in the community.

The documents contain correspondence regarding the nomination, legal documents, a letter containing the family history, plot plans, floor plans, and images of the home.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Campbell House in Ashland, (purchased by Richard Posey Campbell), built in 1888.

The documents contain two city maps that detail the Historic areas of interest, a plot plan, and one photograph of the home.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Tioga Hotel. Initially called the Marshfield Hotel. The hotel was built between 1925 and 1928, to be a first-class tourist hotel and community center. However, it would be abandoned and left uncompleted for twenty years.Histories of the hotel and the builders are in the documents. Additional materials include many newspaper articles concerning the Marshfield Hotel, an announcement of the Tioga Hotel's placement on the...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the McLean House as a private residence constructed in 1890-1891. Robert McLean began his ministry in 1887 before the house was built and continued through the years.

The history for Mr. McLean is included in the nomination papers as well as research papers, 3X5 index cards, a pamphlet "Newman United Methodist Church," and six photograph images on slides of the home.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Christie-Eismann House, in Grants Pass, built in 1895 as a private residence. Purchased in 1916 by Chris Eismann the home remained in the Eismann family until 1957.

Included with the documents are letters concerning the nomination, notes, plot plan and an image of the home. Also included is a newspaper from Grants Pass Courier "Golden Anniversary Edition – Pioneer Stories Section" from April 3, 1935.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Hotel Grand or Barnum Hotel as a business venture of William Solon Barnum in 1914-1915. Barnum was the owner and manager of the Rogue River Valley Railway Company. The Grand Hotel linked Jacksonville and Medford, as well as providing a vital link of transportation for Southern Oregon.The documents contain a brief history of the Barnum family, images (one photograph and three slides), plot plans, notes on index cards, a...