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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.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places for Multiple Property form describes the Historic Properties for the Mining Resources of the Upper Illinois Valley in Josephine County, Oregon. The document details the history of Gold Placer Mining and Development in the Waldo area between 1851 and 1942. Three folders contain the research for these nomination forms. The sites in part two (this folder), include Deep Gravel Mine, High Gravel Mine, Fry Gulch Mine, Cameron Mine, Esterly Pit #2 / Llano...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places for Multiple Property form describes the Historic Properties for the Mining Resources of the Upper Illinois Valley in Josephine County, Oregon. The document details the history of Gold Placer Mining and Development in the Waldo area between 1851 and 1942. Three folders contain the research for these nomination forms. The sites in part three (this folder), include Upper Ditch, Middle Ditch, Wimer Ditch, Osgood Ditch, Logan Wash Ditch, Logan Cut, and...

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The evaluation of the Running Y Ranch for inclusion in the National Registry of Historic Places identifies three distinct periods of history for the ranch. The periods include the Early Settlement Era 1866-1889, the McCornack Era 1890-1919, and the Geary Era 1920-1947. The document outlines the agriculture development of Klamath County during these periods. Materiels include images of structures and landscape on the ranch, as well as, maps and handwritten notes.

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This folder includes two magazines filled with rich local history — the magazine "Southern Oregon Heritage," Fall and Winter issues 1995, volume 1, number 1 and 2. The issues contain stories about the Rogue Valley and the people who lived here.

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The two reports in this folder include information on the history of the Lakeview district in South-Central Oregon. The materials document the migrants use of land as they arrived in Oregon to begin a new life. The documents focus on the years 1910 through 1936. The reports concern the Lumber Industry and its effects on the land. The importance of the railroads and the role of politics are also noted.