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West (U.S.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the part of the United States west of the Mississippi River.

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Hill-Dunn cemetery, 2013

 File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS025:04.79
Scope and Contents Handwritten miscellaneous notes regarding the Hill-Dunn cemetery; List of headstones for members of the Hill family; List of miscellaneous headstones in the Hill-Dunn cemetery, dated January 21st, 2013; A list of funerals preached by Rev. Moses Williams from the Jackson County, Oregon History Notes; Description of photos of stones in the Hill-Dunn Cemetery; Handwritten note regarding Frank Fine Gillette; Description of photos in reference to Jane Evens and Martha Evens; Description of...
Dates: 2013

Historical documents, 1825-1906

 File — Case 01: [Barcode: 35138007884908], Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS051:02
Scope and Contents

The materials include four items. An issue of "The Hornet" described as the "hottest democratic paper in America," dated October 17, 1906. A certificate from the United States Express Company dated February 19, 1862. A newspaper clipping advertising merchandise available for purchase dated August 17, 1825. The medallion stamped with the State of Georgia, Agriculture and Commerce, dated 1799.

Dates: 1825-1906

Illustrations, 1850-1986

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:03.85
Scope and Contents

These materials are illustrations and drafts of title pages for Atwood's projects, Mill Creek Journal and Illahe. Also included are primary source documents and photocopies of primary source documents and other research materials.

Dates: 1850-1986

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery Master, 1998

 File — Box 10: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116425], Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:02.19
Scope and Contents

This research was used to create a teaching tool for elementary students to learn about historical cemeteries. The document has an overview of history with teaching activities, as well as the proper vocabulary and glossary terms. It also includes student handouts, a list of cemeteries, some pioneers listed, headstone shapes, and much more.

Dates: 1998

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Preservation Plan Current 1

 File — Box 14: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116474], Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:02.57
Scope and Contents

The materials include a variety of photographs and negatives of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows cemeteries. These images include headstones, family plots, different views of the town, and buildings in the area. See folder 8 for research on the preservation plan.

Dates: 1890-2004

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Preservation Plan, Eastwood IOOF Cemetery, Medford, 2000

 File — Box 14: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116474], Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:02.58
Scope and Contents

The report was compiled to outline the steps needed for the management of the property in preparation for preserving the Eastwood/IOOF Cemetery in Medford, Oregon, established in 1890. The National Register of Historic Places form provides the history of the cemetery, images, maps, legal documents, and newspaper articles. See folder 7 for the photographs used in this assessment.

Dates: 2000

Jackson County Abstract Co. Abstract of Title, 1911

 File — Box 26: Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116599], Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:03.79
Scope and Contents

This item is an abstract of title from the early twentieth century documenting land ownership in Jackson County, Oregon dating back to the 1850s.

Dates: 1911

Jackson County history resource guide, 1977

 File — Box 32: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116656], Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:04.32
Scope and Contents

Atwood, Kay. Jackson County history resource guide.

Dates: 1977

Jackson County Orchards maps, 1935

 File — Box 36: Series MSS025:04; Series MSS025:06 [Barcode: 35138008116698], Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:04.50
Scope and Contents

Map of Jackson County showing location of orchards in 1925, signed by Kay Atwood in 1980 (4 copies)

Dates: 1935

John Gibbs Mountain House – letters, bulk: 1834-1926

 File — Box 37: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116706], Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:04.46
Scope and Contents

Photograph film slide of John Gibbs’ tombstone; Handwritten letter to Christian Herold from Mrs. J.H. Russell regarding the Gibbs family, dated April 20th, 1926; Handwritten letter to James Rulpell from Leonard Gibbs, date unknown; : Handwritten letter to James Rulpell from Thomas Davis, dated April 10th, 1854; Handwritten letter to James Rulpell from a member of the Gibbs family, dated May 13th, 1854; Ledger by Probate Judge J.M.F. Patton dated March 16, 1834

Dates: Majority of material found within 1834-1926