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Geologic maps

Geologic hazard map of the parts of Ashland and Lake Creek Quadrangles, Oregon 
Geologic map of the Medford Quadrangle, Oregon 

D23 F8 Direct entry
Free coconuts

Note to SOHS, 4/5/2018:
In 1965 my family had just moved to Evans Valley and we were invited to go to get free coconut - just for taking it…

No print copy Direct entry
Thomas Donica

From familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LX77-CGV 
Emigrated to Oregon in 1848. Killed by Indians in Jackson, Oregon, October 1, 1852…

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Steve Wilson Era Golden Days of Logging Index

By Barbara Hegne (SOHS Location: PAM 920 W75 1991)

 

Adam~, Bill, logger, photo,98

Alley Brothers, sawmill between Phoenix…

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Rogue Valley fruit labels

Several manuscripts include fruit labels:
MS570 (oversize) - over 100 labels)
MS787
MS479
Some have been scanned (photos…

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Article on Rogue Valley Pears Industry

"Rogue River Valley: Pear Center of U.S.A." article in SP Bulletin, October 1958. Four pages, pdf.

"I:\Library\Misc text documents to sort\Pears_SP Bulletin, Oct. 1958.pdf" Direct entry
Article on John Day

Article on John Day and his animals. Several-page spread in Sports Illustrated, with photos, (Feb. 3, 1964). pdf. There is also a paper copy in…

"I:\Library\Misc text documents to sort\John Day Article_ Sports Illustrated Feb. 3, 1964.pdf" Direct entry
Umpqua Trapper

Collection of Umpqua Trapper from 1965-2018, the publication of the Douglas County Historical Society. Also included is a paper index of issues…

G2 bottom shelf Direct entry
Oregon Biography Index

Oregon Biography Index (1976). Printed copy. Authors Patricia Brandt and Nancy Guilford. Includes extensive index of notable Oregonians and books…

reference shelf Direct entry
A Taste of What Oregon High School Basketball Was Like During the 1960s

The following material was provided to SOHS by Hal Holman: 

Crater H.S. Comets vs. Klamath Union H.S. Pelicans Radio Broadcast
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MI 193120

Paper containing the handwritten copies of church prayers with names written next to the different verses. No date.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193121

Envelope labeled vetabelle contain a paper with a dried rose pinned to it. States that it was worn by Mrs. F. P. Burral. Aunt Lizzie gave a party…

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193122

Blank account receipt pad for the Sims & Anderson Lumber Company

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193123

Issue of the Central Point American. Headlines on the local WW2 effort. Dated July 23, 1942.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193124

Issue of the Ashland Record detailing the conditions in post WW1 Europe as well as local news. Dated Jan 2, 1918.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193125

Article on car trips and motor vehicle service cut from the Ashland Daily Tidings. Dated May 5, 1928.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193126

Cutting from unknown newspaper describing the pauper status of the man whose bed Abraham Lincoln died in. Dated Oct 1, 1921.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193127

Cutting detail real estate transfers in Ashland to new owners. Dated Feb 3, 1947.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193128

Cutting describing Charles Fillman founder of the Unity School of Christianity and his recent achievements. No date.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193129

Cutting belonging to A. B. Anderson titled, Mothers of Men describing a mother’s pain at losing a son to a shipwreck.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193130

Cutting from a Portland newspaper describing a benefit of the charity ball and its guests. Dated Jan 15, 1926.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193131

Cutting describing the resolutions of the G.A.R. Hall of Ashland on Nov 2.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193132

Cutting from the Ashland Daily Tidings containing local advertisements for food and dry goods.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193133

Selections from the Farm and Fireside newspaper section containing jokes and short stories. Dated Jan 15, 1899.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193134

Selections from the Farm and Fireside newspaper section containing sewing, cooking, and housekeeping advice. Dated Sept 1, 1896.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193135

Selection from the Youth Companion containing several adventure stories. Dated June 2, 1892.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193136

Selection from the Ladies Home Journal containing poems, stories, and housekeeping advice. Dated Feb 1892.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193137

Cutting describing how to build a sanitary privy. No date.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193138

Selection from the Home Weekly Supplement containing household advice and patent medicine testimonial advertisement. No date.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers
MI 193139

Selection from the Women’s Telegram from the Evening Telegram containing clothing and housekeeping advice. Dated Sept 15, 1916.

MS1064 Anderson Family Papers