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Mega Index
| Title | Body | Location | Source Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obituary: Leo Joseph Champagne | Leo was boorn in San Francisco where he went to school and studied electrical engineering. After the army he returned and worked as an… |
Vertical File Biographies, CH | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Obituary: Kenneth Shady Wendell Challman | September 7, 1947--August 21, 2025. After time in the navy, Kenneth moved to Shady Cove, Oregon, where he lived while he commuted to SOU for… |
Vertical File Biographies, CH | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Obituary: Dr. Mary Z Maher | June 17, 1941--September 5, 2025; Dr. Maher received her degree in Speech and Dramatic Art from the University of Iowa in 1963 and completed… |
Vertical File Biographies, Ma | Vertical File Biographies | |
| The Chautauqua in Ashland | The Chautauqua movement started in 1874 in New York, and Ashland started theirs in 1893. Ashland erected a large beehive looking domed… |
Vertical File Subjects, Ashland, OR, Chautauqua | Vertical File Subjects | |
| CCC and the Oregon Caves tie memories together. | Columnist Paul Fattig writes about a photo of his dad and his CCC crew at the entrance of the Oregon Caves, and remembers other Oregon caves he… |
Vertical File, Subjects, Oregon Caves | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Craig Lawton Prewitt | August 12, 1954-July1, 2025. Craig spent most of his life in the Rogue Valley, dedicating himself to work for Zimmer Biomet and as a farmer… |
Vertical File Biographies, PR | Vertical File Biographies | |
| The Bryden House | The Bryden House as it now stands was built in 1910in the Oak Lawn subdivision which had been designated that "no building less than $2500 be… |
Vertical File Subjects, Medford Oregon, Historic Houses, South Oakdale District | Vertical File Subjects | |
| The Spirit of Ashland, a walking tour of Ashland's historic downtown | Color brochure highlighting the history of major buildings, past and present, in downtown Ashland. Published by the Southern Oregon… |
PAM 979.5281 S64 | Library | |
| Ashland Postoffice, 1852-1960 by Clyde E. Smith | Brief history of the post office in Ashland, written by a retired mail carrier. Includes a photograph of stage coaches in front of the… |
PAM 979.5281 S65 1960 | Library | |
| Southern Oregonian, Seventy-Five Years | The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Southern Oregon University, Winter/Spring 2001 27 pages, includes a timeline of the history of… |
PAM 979.5281 S68 | Library | |
| A History of Southern Oregon College 1872-1959 | Prepared on the occasion of the Centennial of Oregon's Statehood, Feb. 14, 1959 by Arthur S. Taylor and Hugh G. Simpson Cover design… |
PAM 979.5281 T39 1959 | Library | |
| Plan for Colver House | Belfor Property Restoration's Plan for Samuel H. Colver House, Phoenix or Central Point, OR preliminary investigation for restoration from… |
979.5287 B4 | Library | |
| WASHINGTON SCHOOL | several people sent information, per request, regarding Washington Elementary School, 610 South Peach Street, Medford, OR, attempting to get… |
979.5286 W37 | Library | |
| Rogue River Valley Canning Company | by Sharon Zundel for Pacific Northwest History class of Dr. Haines, December 18, 1961 (author noted that the records from 1919-1924 were… |
979.5286 Z85 1961 | Library | |
| First Presbyterian Church of Medford | by Donna Witter submitted July 30, 1957 organization First Presbyterian Church of Medford, Oregon with list of Church Officers on page… |
979.5286 W58 1957 | Library | |
| Laurelhurst, lost community of the UpperRogue | by Robert M. Weiss [Laurelhurst Publications, Eagle Point, Oregon] people & places of Laurelhurst & Upper Rogue Voilet Agnes… |
979.528 W43 1991 | Library | |
| The Lure of Medford | an Oregon Documentary: The Lure of Medford by Bert and Margie Webber for Webb Research Group Publishers, Books About the Oregon… |
979.5286 W37 1996 | Library | |
| 75 Years of Medford Football | Collector's Edition 1987 Medford Linebackers Club photos of individuals and teams, records, et. |
979.5286 S49 1987 | Library | |
| A History of Zion Lutheran Church, Medford | A History of Zion Lutheran Church, Medford, Oregon, 1897-1977 from N. L. Swan, October, 1977 |
979.5286 S93 1977 | Library | |
| A Study of the Bertha Bardwell House, Medford, Oregon | "A Study of the Bertha Bardwell House, Medford, Oregon" by Jim Taylor Arch. 431 - Settlement Patterns Fall Term 1975 Final Project… |
979.5286 T39 1975 | Library | |
| CSC Inc. A Personal History | hardbound and 2 paperbacks of CSC Inc, A Personal History by William D. Thorndike, Sr. "a family story" per Thorndike Concrete-Steel… |
979.5286 T49 1993 and c.2 and c.3 | Library | |
| History of the First Presbyterian Church of Medford, Oregon | History of First Presbyterian Church, Medford, OR by Beulah Warner organized by Rev. Moses A. Williams in Jacksonville, OR, in 1857, later… |
979.5286 W37 1952 | Library | |
| Medford Elks Bldg., National Register Nomination: | nomination forms for Medford Elks Building to the National Register of Historic Places by Rod Reid, 1980 includes photographs |
979.5286 R43 1980 | Library | |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Parish Directory, Medford, Oregon, 1997-98 | the 1997-98 Parish Directory of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Medford, Oregon history. archbishop parish staff: Rev. Mark… |
979.5286 S2 1997 | Library | |
| The Hamlin Family and Medford | The Hamlin Family of Medford (pioneers) by Katie Sager for Ms. Davis, A.P. Lit Block 3, 28 January 2011 |
979.5286 S3 | Library | |
| Sixty Years of Medford High School Football | 1971 Medford Linebackers Club: Sixty Years of Medford High School Football photos of individuals and teams, year by year results … |
979.5286 S49 1971 | Library | |
| 75 Years of Medford Football | Collector's Edition of 1987 Medford Linebackers Club: 75 Years of Medford Football includes photos, individuals and teams plus… |
979.5286 S49 1987 | Library | |
| The Influence of the Railroad on the Development of Medford, 1883-1927 | term paper of Dorothy Savard, May 28, 1962, History of the Pacific Northwest, History 478, Dr. F. Haines The Influecne of the Railroad on… |
979.5286 S39 1962 | Library | |
| Front Street Historic District, Medford, Oregon | Front Street Historic District, Medford, Oregon: nomination to the National Register for Historic Places prepared 1979 by Rod and… |
979.5286 R43 1979 | Library | |
| Info. Gathered for Nomination of South Oakdale District, Medford...to Natl. Register of Historic Places | "Information Gathered for Nomination of South Oakdale District, Medford, oregon, to the National Register of Historic Places" compiled,… |
979.5286 013 1978 | Library |