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Grants Pass Courier

The Grants Pass Courier celebrated its 140th birthday April 3rd, 2025.  It won many awards over the years, and is now the oldest continuously…

Vertical File, Subjects, Grants Pass, Businesses Vertical File Subjects
MS1398 collection

2015.60.35: Publications of Association of American Railroads

2015.60.37:  booklets for the Western Division with special notices and…

M52 B 5 Mezzanine List
Rowe, Jean Ellen Broadbent

RVTimes 4-29-2015 Obituary

Rowe Vertical File Biographies
Shannon, Cleo F.

MMT 12-16-1976 Obituary, Ruch Schools, 

Shannon Vertical File Biographies
MS1398 collection

2015.60.29: The Constitution, Statutes, and Rules of Order of the Order of Railway Conductors, Laws Governing the Mutual Benefit Department and…

M52 B 3 Mezzanine List
Davidson, Isaac

GPDailyCourier 4-13-2025 article, Lee-Janouch House placed on National Register of Historic Places.  Built in "Cascadian" style (or National…

Davidson Vertical File Biographies
Gore, Hattie

WestSideNews 1966, Edward E. Gore, 

Gore Vertical File Biographies
Mines

GPDailyCourier, 6-1-2025 article, Louis Belfils, Lost Frenchman's Mine, Golden, Buncom, Wold Creek, 

Mines Vertical File Subjects
Smith, S. Sumpter

MMT 11-5-1935 Obituary, Medford Sun, R. W. Ruhl, 

Smith Vertical File Biographies
MS1398 collection

2015.60.28: General Motors GP30 engines, GP20, Diesel Hydralic Model 4000 CC, SD9, GP9, 1600HP, SD40, ALCO Road Switcher Locomotives, Diesel-…

M52 B 2 Mezzanine List
Williams Creek

MMT 7-1-1935, Roy Williams, Elery Stone, H. H. Deemer, Provolt, George Cougle, Lester Hill

Williams Creek, OR Vertical File Subjects
Grace Wick

MMT 6-3-1935 Article, George Merritt, 

Merritt Vertical File Biographies
Oasis Ballroom

Eagle Point Museum newsletter 1980's??, Luke Kincaid, Ernie Dahack, Lefty Frizzle

Eagle Point, OR, History Vertical File Subjects
MS1398 collection

2015.60.39: periodic bulletins (multiple)
Western Division Timetables September 1956 - October 1078

 

BOXES 2 and 3

M52 A 3 Mezzanine List
MacArthur, Alicia Ruhl

RVTimes 6-28-2025 Obituary, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

MAC/MC Vertical File Biographies
Munsell Glenn H.

RVTimes 7-19-2025 Obituary, William Briggs, Ashland Municipal Court Judge

MU Vertical File Biographies
Nixon, Deirde Ellen

RVTimes 7-19-2025 Obituary, Medford Children's Therapy Clinic

NI Vertical File Biographies
Deason, Virginia (Ginnie) Mary Selle

RVTimes 7-19-2025 Obituary  The Lion's Tale, Harry and David Country Store, Mary Phipps Center, Rogue Community College, Peace Corps

DE Vertical File Biographies
MS1398 collection

2015.60.39: periodic bulletins (multiple)
Western Division Timetables September 1956 - October 1078

 

BOXES 2 and 3

M52 A 2 Mezzanine List
Deszo (Ernic) Balogh. obituary

November 16, 1926-May 7, 2025.  Ernie was the youngest of six children of Hungarian immigrants.  After graduating from school, he…

Vertical File Bibliographies, BA #2 Vertical File Biographies
Funeral Services for Mrs. John Gore

Mrs. Gore, the former Robin Warner, was boorn January 19, 1863, graduated from Gates College in Nebraska.  She taught in Medford and Ashland…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Gore Vertical File Biographies
John G, Gore, 88, Was Pioneer Here

Mr. Gore was born on the Gore donation land claim farm between Medford and Phoenix on October 30, 1861.  He was one of 10 children in a…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Gore Vertical File Biographies
Bill Day Resigns

After 59 years of service as the recorder of Hillah Temple in Southern Oregon, Bill Day resigned.  He has not resigned from the Ashland Lodge…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Day. Vertical File Biographies
Sharon Ruth (Baker) Pierce

Obituary, January 21,1947-June 11, 2025.   Sharon, known as one of the Baker Twins, graduated from Phoenix High School in 1965.  She…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Pierce Vertical File Biographies
Allan Campbell lll

Obituary.  June 29, 1936-May 2, 2025.  Forestry was Allan's profession and passion.  He spent his entire career dedicated to the…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Campbell Vertical File Biographies
Warren Lodge #10 still strong after 170 years

The Warren Lodge is the oldest continuous fraternal organization in Jacksonville.  The Masonic Ledge has been maintained by the leases of the…

Vertical File Subjects, Jacksonville, OR, Historic Houses, Masonic Building Vertical File Subjects
The Best friend a chateau could have

Sue Densmore advocates for the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.   Her history includes a life-long growth in leadership and…

Vertical File Subjects, Oregon Caves Vertical File Subjects
Ashland Springs Hotel celebrates 100 years

The nine story hotel opened its doors 100 years ago.  Although it is currently a modern, luxurious building, this Romanesque Revival building…

Vertical File Subjects, Ashland, Oregon, Historic Houses, Lithia Springs Hotel Vertical File Subjects
Grants Pass native, Oregon track legend was Olympic medalist and mentor to Prefontaine

Bill Dellinger, who was one of the most influential figures in tradck and field, died June 27 at the age of 91.  He worked as an assistant…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Di Vertical File Biographies
Alice Ruhl MacArthur obituary May 9,1921-June 22, 2025

Alice Ruhl MacArthur lived an exciting life, enjoying an early career in journalism, ending her life at 104 years at her home in Foulkeways, in…

Vertical File Bibliographies, Ruhl Vertical File Biographies