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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 Registry of Historic Places form describes the Jackson County Courthouse as built in 1932, and designed by architect John G. Link. Medford became the county seat in Southern Oregon in 1927 and Jacksonville's courthouse was overcrowded, and this was a much-needed solution.

Research documents included are the history of the architect, newspaper images, correspondence regarding the nomination, images of the courthouse, and handwritten notes.

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The National Registry of Historic Places form describes the Atkinson House built in 1880 as a private residence for W. H. Atkinson and his wife, Eugenia. Mr. Atkins was a prominent businessman and leader in the community. Their home was considered one of Ashland's more exquisite homes and featured in the August 1883 edition of "The West Shore."

The documents include a personal history of W.H. Atkinson, plot plans, and handwritten notes.

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places describes the Coolidge House as a private residence built about 1875 for Orlando Coolidge. Coolidge was the first commercial nurseryman in Jackson County. He operated his nursery business for thirty years. The home remained in the family until 1929.Two pages from "Portrait and Biographical Record of Western Oregon" give an account of the lives of the Coolidge's. Also included are handwritten notes concerning the research of the...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Klamath Falls City Hall erected in 1914, to replace the original wood frame building. This building structure has an exterior made from brick.

There is correspondence regarding the nomination, and images include a newspaper article, photographs, and plot plans.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Klamath Falls Library. Constructed in 1926, a history of the City Library explains the beginning of the library and subsequent changes.

Materials include correspondence regarding the nomination, a newspaper article, four photographs, images of the library, and handwritten notes.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Masonic Hall initially constructed in 1875. A fire in 1879 destroyed the wood structures of Ashland's business district. The business district downtown was rebuilt using brick. Due to increased membership, the Masonic Hall required two remodels one in 1909 and another in 1928.

Documents included are correspondence regarding the nomination, historical research, floor plans, and plot plans.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Richardson-Ulrich House as a private residence built for Robert M. and Anna Richardson in 1908. The Richardson's stayed in the house until 1920, when they sold it to George C. and Minnie Ulrich who remained in the home until their deaths in 1951 and 1953. A brief history of the Richardson and Ulrich families are in the nomination forms.Also, find correspondence regarding the nomination, images of the home, handwritten...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Tayler-Phipps Building as a commercial building constructed in 1909 for Albert Clifton Tayler and Dr. Ira D. Phipps. The home remained in the respective families for many years. Tayler's widow Irma Tayler Wood sold her property to Corsa M. Kidd, shoe store owner in 1931, and the building remained in their family until 1949. The Phipps property remained in the family until 1972, when it sold.There is correspondence...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Lundburg-Vannice House as a private residence constructed in 1914, for George E. and Sallie Connor Lundburg. Frank L. Vannice purchased the home in 1945. Both Lundburg and Vannice were prominent men in the history of Grants Pass. Brief accounts of both families are in the nomination form.There is a plat topographic survey of the plot, house plans, a photograph and images of the house, and correspondence regarding the...