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The book, At Home on the Range, describes the lives of Austie Barron and Joan Neil. Joan, the only child of Jesse and Kathryn Neil, was eight years of age when her father died. Later they lost the family home to the bank. Austie and Joan survived adversity with the help of a long-time friend. Here are the experiences of Austie and Joan during the Ranching Days of 1938-1948.

Scope and Contents Business card of Jack and Mary Potter, 420 Harney Drive Woodland, CA 95695. Empty letter from Eleanor T. Bacon, 6 Veterans Rd. #12 Amherst, NH 03031 to Atwood. Letter granting permission for Atwood to copy a photograph of John B. Gibbs contained in The Gibbs of Granville, New York written by Charles L. Bacon, husband of Eleanor T. Bacon, dated June 16th, 2006; Summary of Papers, 1967-1992 by Charles, L. Bacon on NewEnglandAncestors.org, dated June 6th, 2006; Handwritten research notes,...

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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.

Scope and Contents The materials provide research on the town of Butte Falls and the Sawmill site at Big Butte Creek Falls. The materials contain oral history interviews with Charles Patton, Elga Abbott, and handwritten narrative by Earnest Smith, an early Butte Falls citizen. There are images of Jackson County Deeds, the Commissioner's Journal from July 1911, and the petition of incorporation and organization of the town, as well as newspaper articles. Additional materials include correspondence regarding...

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These materials are related to the history of various court cases in Jackson County, Oregon in the nineteenth century. These materials are mostly reproduced lists and descriptions of the court cases.

Scope and Contents The documents describe Dutchman Peak Lookout built in 1927 as significant for its place in the development of fire detection in the Rogue River National Forest. The evaluation expects Dutchman Peak Lookout to receive placement on the National Registry of Historic Places. Dutchman Peak parcel, initially an 80-acre parcel privately own by William Spaulding, was acquired by the Forest Service from the county through the lack of payment of taxes in 1922. Included are correspondence and images...

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The records of the graves in Eastwood/IOOF Cemetery in Medford, Oregon, include burials listed by block and lot numbers. The documents cover blocks three through three hundred two. An additional sixty graves added to the list were copied from newspaper obituaries. The information lists names and known birth and death dates. There are no records for blocks one and two.

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An Environmental History of the Little Applegate River Watershed. Jackson County, Oregon

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...

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Notes on photographs for the Hargadine Cemetery; List of people buried in the Hargadine Cemetery, attached are photocopies of photographs of the headstones