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Einhorn, Gary Albert

Ashland.news 6-9-2026 obituary, Ashland Food Coop, Toastmasters

Ei/Ek Vertical File Biographies
McGeary, Marcia

MMT 8-22-1969 article, Marcia McGeary returned from six months in Germany at Stanford in Germany.  Daugther of Dr. and Mrs. Donald McGeary

MAC-MC Vertical File Biographies
Scruggs Family

MMT 5-26-1968 article, Twin brothers (Larry Scruggs and Berry Scruggs) meet their sisters (Betty Carlson and Jeanne Smith) for the first time in…

SC Vertical File Biographies
Wilson, Owen T.

MMT 5-22-1968 obituary, Jackson County resident since 1905, famer in Sam's Valley, Margaret Nealon, Sams Valley Grange, Central Point Grange,…

Wilson Vertical File Biographies
Livingston Historic House

MMT 4-21-1968 article, Anna Pendleton Livingston, Maj. Archibald Livingston, Stage Road in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Or., Historic Houses, etc. Vertical File Subjects
Rowley, R. A.

The Andover Townsman 9-1-1911 article, R. A. Rowley's (resident of Eagle  Point) personal description of the 8-5-1862 Battle of Baton Rouge…

RO Vertical File Biographies
Stewart, Neil

8-27-2026 obituary, restored the American Renaissance style for the grand opening of Alex's (now Brickroom) on theStewart plaza in Ashland.

Stewart Vertical File Biographies
Hawkins, Lori A.

8-25-2026 obituary, Steve Hawkins, founded "The Funny Farm" a small gift and housewares store, "Placesetter" a store in Poplar Square and the…

HA Vertical File Biographies
Buck, Mildred Mallory

Ashland.news 9-1-2026 obituary, Mountain Meadows, the Meadowlarks, First United Methodist Church

BU Vertical File Biographies
J. P. Phillips

Ashland.news 9-1-2026 Obituary, spent 22 years performing at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Monica Setziol-Phillips

Phillips Vertical File Biographies
Cypher, Jon

Ashland.news 8-10-2026 Obituary, Actor Jon Cypher, TV roles: Chief Daniels on "Hill Street Blues", General Craig on "Major Dad", as well as 12…

CY Vertical File Biographies
Mrs. Potter Palmer

MMT 4-7-1911 article, Wealthy Chicagoans flocking to the Rogue River Valley, Honore Palmer, W. A. Summer, Modoc Orchards, P. J. P. O'Gara, A.…

Palmer Vertical File Biographies
Scrapbook of Mary Elizabeth Anderson McCall

Mary Elizabeth McCall, scrapbook 1876-1958, from the introductory index "Mary Elizabeth Anderson McCall was the wife of newspaper clippings, a few…

979.5281 M13 1958 Library
Ashland: The First 130 Years (two copies)

Marjorie O'Harra, 1981, signed by the author in 1990, early history to 1981, Abel Helman, Robert Hargadine, Ashland Plaza, Eber Emery, Company A…

979.5281 O33 1981 Library
Images of America: Ashland (two copies)

Joe Peterson, 2009, Ashland Mills, Lindsay Applegate, Abel Helman, Eber Emery, M. B. Morris, Robert Haradine, Ashland Tidings, Normal School,…

979.5281 P3 Library
History of the Ashland Police Department 1946 Through 1959

William A. Reese, Fall Term 1959, original research paper for History of the Pacific Northwest course taught by Dr. Francis Haines, Jr.,…

979.5281 R43 1959 Library
The Ashland Story (two copies)

Marjorie O'Harra, 1971, 30 pages, with drawings after early photographs by Kay Atwood, includes map and separate index, the Ashland Plaza, Lithia…

979.5281 O33 1971 Library
A Heritage of Loyalty: The History of the Ashland, Oregon, Public Schools (three copies)

Giles S. Green, 1966, prepared for School District No. 5, Jackon County, Oregon, author bio by Stanley C. Jobe, a brief account of the Ashland…

979.5281 G73 1966 Library
Remembering: A History of Southern Oregon University

Arthur Kriesman, 2002, signed copy, forward by Elisabeth Zinser, late 19th to early 21st century history, Ashland Academy, Ashland Academy and…

979.5281 K8 Library
Lithia Park: Ashlands (sic) City Park, a Description of its History and Development

Dennis E. Meyer, 12/2/1975, original term paper written for Understanding Landscapes course (L.A. 260) taught by Ron Lovinger, B+, Ashland history…

979.5281 M49 1975 Library
More Than a Cookbook: Culinary Delights and Highlight of the Past Century (Medford 1885-1985)

Thomasine Smith, 1992, revised of the 1985 edition with pages 20-53 deleted, Medford Centennial Edition, Medford History, Meeks Wagon Train,…

979.5281 M83 1992 Library
Ferrin family photos

Folder 1. B/W negatives of people in the wilderness // mounted photo of a group of school children in front of a school house  verso: "Miss…

M29 D 4 Mezzanine List
to be determined

Folder 1. negatives of people out in the woods-2025.32.20// mounted photo of a group of school children in front of a school…

Mezzanine List
Housing Vacancy Survey

Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle survey on housing vacancies in Medford, Oregon in July 1991.

711.45 MED 1991 Library
Oregon Vital Statistics Annual Report 1996

The second volume of the Vital Statistics Annual Report on Mortality, Fetal and Infant Mortality, and Adolescent Suicide Attempts. Reported on by…

317.95 ORE 1996 Library
A Graphical Overview of Social Issues and Trends of the Southern Oregon Region

A report prepared for The Oregon Community Foundation by Rebecca L. Reid, Research Coordinator of Southern Oregon Regional Services Institute of…

361.1072 SOR 1992 Library
Oregon: A Statistical Overview 2002

A statistical overview of Oregon in 2002. Developed by the Southern Oregon Regional Services Institute at Southern Oregon University in Ashland.…

317.95 ORE 2002 Library
Oregon Covered Bridges

A study for the 1989-90 legislature on Oregon's covered bridges. Funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Many of the bridges are in…

711.42 ORE 1989 Library
City of Medford Preliminary 2002-2003 Budget

The preliminary budget for the City of Medford from 2002-2003.

352.12 MED 2002 Library
City of Medford Feasibility Study for a Conference/Convention Center: Phase 2

A final report given to the City of Medford on the feasibility for a conference/convention center. This is the phase 2 study. Written by the…

PAM 711.4 MED 1992 Library