History, Local

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General Information on the Warm Springs reservation written by one of the tribal members.

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“Giving the Past a Voice: Recapturing the history of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation” author unknown (2 copies)

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A complete photocopy of a book Powers' checked out from the Gold Hill Public Library titled 'Gold Hill and its Neighbors along the River', written by Linda Morehouse Genaw.

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Book manuscript for Dennis Powers' Immages of America book on the town of Gold Hill, Oregon

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Miscellaneous newsprint from approximately 1878 part 1; Miscellaneous newsprint from approximately 1878 part 2; Internet search for blind music teacher; Internet research on the Northwest Oregon Impressionist Painting/ Grace Fountain; Census records (death index) for Ern Rhodehamel 1978

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places describes the Grainger House built in 1890, as a private residence. Mr. Gawn Grainger became Mayor of Ashland in 1891. Grainger won a second term and enacted many improvements in Ashland. After leaving office, Gawn and Kate Grainger stayed involved with community projects until their deaths.The documents include correspondence regarding the nomination, some history of the Grainger family, floor plans, images of the house, and a newspaper...

Scope and Contents This abstract documents the property in Ashland, Oregon, at the intersection of Granite and High Streets acquired by Louise C. Freeberg, from William W. and Sarah A. Kentnor in 1902. The file includes probate documents for Louise C. Freeman detailing her wishes. The materials include an Anti-Nuptial Agreement between William A. Freeburg and Catherine S. Van Scoy and documentation of marriage. The last owner of this property listed is Irma Virginia Greene, daughter of William A. Freeburg,...

Scope and Contents The folder contains maps from the Sanborn-Perris Map Company outlining the city of Grants Pass, Oregon. The pages can be placed together to get a better idea of the area of Grants Pass. Known as the Sanborn Insurance maps, they were used to calculate insurance premiums for customers. Included are maps from 1888, 1890, 1894, 1898, and 1907. These maps provide information about the location, function, building materials, and dimensions of structures for each year listed. Also included is...

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These are two materials related to the dedication of the Haines homestead as a historical site. The first item is from a 1935 newspaper, and the second appears to be from the 1980s.

Scope and Contents The real estate documents begin in 1865, with the Donation Land Claim to Robert B. and Martha W. Hargadine, and continue with many changes of ownership. Included are court documents regarding Robert B. Hargadine's will, probate, and the guardianship of the minor children, as well as the distribution of his property after his death in 1877. Martha W. Hargadine, with Alanson P. and Emma J. Hammon, created a community called the Hargadine Tract in 1888, for the City of Ashland. The records show...