Cemeteries

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The item is a lesson plan for elementary school students about the history of local cemeteries in Medford, Oregon. The full title of the work, held in a binder, is "Historic Cemeteries: Where Stones Talk, A Lesson Plan for Third and Fourth Grade Elementary Students."

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National Register of Historic Places nomination form describing various properties located in Ashland and Southern Oregon.

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“The Billings Family Cemetery” at Big Meadows. John, Adeline, George, Evered, Alpine & Ivin; piece of ripped wallpaper.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents Overall map of the Jacksonville Cemetery; Handwritten notes regarding the Miller children and the cemetery; Handwritten notes regarding the Dean children and CDs; Historical research of the Jacksonville Cemetery; Letter to Kay Atwood from Sue Nordlawa regarding the Russell project and the Savage children; Research material for Ellen, Jacob, Cynthia, Matthew, and James Ish along with Mary Gore; Jacksonville Cemetery Preservation and Restoration Plan prepared for The City of Jacksonville,...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Medford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Established in 1890, the cemetery's grave markers represent early 19th-century mortuary art. In 1925, George D. Mason constructed the mausoleum. Two small frame service buildings also occupy the grounds, as well as sheds for maintenance of the property. In 1969, I.O.O.F. approached the City of Medford and Jackson County, asking them to take over the cemetery as they had run out of funds to maintain the...

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Seven photographs.

Scope and Contents Misc. handwritten notes regarding the cemetery research material; Internet search on Joseph Swingle; Internet search on the Sparlin cemetery; Internet search on the Harkness family and Susan Farrias; Internet search and census records in reference to Sparlin Cemetery, Wlliams Area, and Croxton Cemetery; Internet search on Ann and John Beeson; Compiled research material for headstones within the Phoenix Cemetery; Internet search for Daniel, Erastus, and Laveria Lavenburg; Information on...