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Box 07

 Container

Contains 20 Results:

Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-025
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1850-2016

Mt. Stella Lookout, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:01.78
Scope and Contents

The "Proposed U.S. Cellular Communications Tower at Mt. Stella, near Mt. Stella Lookout." The report includes the proposal of placement for the installation of a cellphone communications tower placement near the lookout tower. A drawing of the living quarters for the tower and placement of the garage. An image of the Rogue National Forest with the installation of the lookout on the map.

Dates: 1998

Dead Indian Soda Springs "Community Kitchen" Shelter, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS025:01.79
Scope and Contents

The "Proposed Relocation Project: Dead Indian Soda Springs' Community Kitchen' Shelter." The document includes the "Flood '97 Restoration—South Fork Little Butte Creek projects." The report contains images of structures considered for relocation and map of the land. The Community Kitchen is eligible to be included in the National Registry of Historic Places.

Dates: 1998

Parker Meadows Shelter, Butte Falls Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1976

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:01.80
Scope and Contents

The research compiled in 1976 outlines the Parker Meadows Shelter. Materials provide an evaluation and recommendation of the area with images of the existing structures and a copy of a map. A second research paper expands on the findings of the Parker Meadows Shelter with handwritten notations.

Dates: 1976

Honeymoon Creek Snow Survey Cabin, Sky Lakes Wilderness, Butte Falls Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Klamath County, Oregon, 1993

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS025:01.81
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1993

Whaleback Snow Survey Cabin, Whaleback Mountain, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1981

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:01.82
Scope and Contents The report by the United States Department of Agriculture for Soil Conservation Service describes the soil moisture at the time of the survey. Rangers used the Whaleback Cabin when conducting these surveys. The documents include a history of the Whaleback Snow course as well as images of the area and structure. The transcript of an interview with R. A. (Arch) Work concerns the Soil Conservation Service's snow survey program in 1981. An excerpt of "Snow in America" chapter 4 is...
Dates: 1981

Wagner Gap Campground Shelter, Applegate Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1979-1999

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:01.83
Scope and Contents

The research paper describes the Wrangler Gap Shelter, including descriptions of the building, the history, and the boundary of the shelter.

Dates: 1979-1999

Willow Prairie Cabin, Butte Falls Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1994

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:01.84
Scope and Contents

The "Willow Prairie Cabin: Heritage Resource Evaluation" describes the Willow Prairie Cabin, built in 1924, for the Forest Service, was a candidate for the National Registry of Historic Places. Documents include a description of the structure and condition of the structure, historical background, and historical significance.

Dates: 1994

Big Elk Guard Station, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1979

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:01.85
Scope and Contents

The "Cultural Resource Inventory and Evaluation" report of the Big Elk Guard Station details the significance and historical value while evaluating the eligibility to the National Registry of Historic Places. The research outlines the benefits of restoring the station and shows that it will have no adverse impact on the property. Also included are blueprints of the station's buildings, images of the structures, additional research papers, and handwritten notes.

Dates: 1979

Fish Lake Campground Shelter, Ashland Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1982

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS025:01.86
Scope and Contents The "Cultural Resource Reconnaissance and Evaluation Report" details the impact and historical significance of the Fish Lake Campground Shelter. The Fish Lake Campground Shelter is one of many features around Fish Lake for visitors to use. An extensive report about the shelter and the surrounding area describes the impact on the region. The report includes a recommendation to have the shelter placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Materials include correspondence...
Dates: 1982