The SOHS Library is OPEN to the public at 106 N. Central Avenue in Medford, with FREE access to the SOHS Archives, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments are not necessary. Please contact library@sohs.org, or call 541-622-2025 ex 200 to ask questions or request research.
Mega Index
| Title | Body | Location | Source Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental History of the Evans Creek Watershed | "As Long as The World Goes on: by Katherine C. Atwood and Frank A. Lang, published by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior, BLM. April 1995. … |
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| Blossoms and Branches, Kay Atwood | Written by Kay Atwood, "A gathering of Rogue Valley orchard Memories". Paperback book, pages 231, photos and stories. Contents… |
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| Jackson County Conversations | Paperback book, 173 pages, written by Kay Atwood. Interviews: Verl Barnthouse, Lewis Beason, Faye Carver, Almeda Helman Coder, Robert E.… |
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| The Applegate Story | Written by , 1974 Eighth Grade Class, Sharon Chapman, (Teacher). Contents: Indians and first settlers, Applegate, River, bridges, landmarks… |
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| LithiaGraph, Ashland Community Newpaper | Years 1984-1985. Informative and provocative short articles to enlighten. |
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| Ashland Magazine. August 2009 | Commemorative Issue, 1850-2009. Multiple photos and stories from the region, including vineyards, the arts, entertainment venues and Eagle… |
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| "Experience of Lew Ainsworth and Wife in the Cold Mine of California" | Portion of diary of Persis Ainsworth, transcribed, donated by Dave Hart, Orange, California, 1982. Included is the copy of the military… |
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| Applegate Direct, 1997 | Applegate business directory. A-Z subjects or themes of business available at the time. The book's organization: Terry Black, The… |
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| Grants Pass, The Golden Years, 1884-1984 | Written by Percy T. Booth, "Memories in the Dustprints of Time". Centennial Souvenir Album. No page numbers. Beige Paperback elongated… |
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| Southern Oregon Standouts, Andy Maurer and Dan Bulkley | Although Dan Bulkley started life with parents who were medical missionaries. Even so, at 5'4, 145 lb, he was a great athlete who learned… |
Vertical File Biographies, BU | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Southern Oregon Standouts: Andy Maurer and Dan Bulkley | Andy Maurer was born in Silverton, OR, om 1948 and grew up in Prospect, Or where he gained All-American status in football and basketball. … |
Vertical File Biographies, Ma | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Suzanne of Kerbyville | A chapter of a book describing what Kerbyville was like during gold rush days. Buildings and land was described in the 1850's. |
Vertical File Subjects, Kerby, OR | Vertical File Subjects | |
| fight over Ashland City Hall takes new twist | Ashland's historic 135 year old city hall, located on the city's downtown plaza was donated by the Helman family in 1884 with conditions. … |
Vertical File Subjects, Ashland, OR, Politics and Government | Vertical File Subjects | |
| The Jury's still out on what the future holds for Medford's historic federal courthouse | The future of the 110 year old historic James Redden Courthouse is uncertain, but the hope is that it can be repurposed for another use. In… |
Vertical File Subjects, Meford, OR., Buildings, 1900-1916 | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Sam Naumes, May 4, 1951--November 20, 2025. | Sam graduated from St. Mary's and returned to work in Medford after college. He worked in the family business, Names Equipment and Fuel… |
Vertical File Biographies, Naumes | Vertical File Biographies | |
| John Phillip Toso, obituary, September 24, 1941--December 22, 2025 | John was born in California, and moved to the Rogue Valley in the summer of 1971. He established Sappo Hill soapworks in 1972. In 1988… |
Vertical File Biographies, TO | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Don Olaf Bruland, obituary. October 25, 1945--December 10, 2025 | Don was born in California, and after completing his Masters in social work from San Diego State University in Social Work, he and his wife… |
Vertical File Biographies, BR | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Walcher, Jeanne Lynn Powers | Ashland.news 1-15-2026 Obituary, Owner of Posh Organic in Ashland, Monster Dash organizer |
WA | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Dedrick, Dennis Armond | Ashland.news 1-15-2026 Obituary, SOU, RCC and School District 549c Mathematics professor, Marthanne Dedrick |
DE | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Cooney, John Patrick | 1-22-2026 Obituary, Federal Magistrate for the U.S. District Court of Oregon |
CO | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Melodears Sing Female group | MMT June 1, 1939, page 5 article about the Melodears singing with the Steve Whipple Band. |
Vertical File Subjects, Music, singing groups | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Steve Whipple Band | Photo copy, of Steve Whipple band, 8 members, goes with accession 2026.5, in M24 C 5 . |
Vertical File Subjects, Music | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Exploring Southern Oregon's Beautiful Places | by John Kemper, 2002 places to see and things to do with maps |
917.952 K4 2002 | Library | |
| The Rogue Valley | by John Kemper, 2006 history and description of the Rogue Valley many photos |
917.952 K 45 2006 | Library | |
| A Day in the Siskiyous | An Oregon Extraveganza by J. Frank Hanly, 1916 filled with beautiful color plates, poetry and descriptions 3 copies |
917.952 H35 1916 3 copies | Library | |
| Mrs. Butler's 1855 Diary of Rogue River Valley | photocopy of Oregon Historical Quarterly December, 1940, Vol. XLI No. 4 article by Oscar Osburn Winther and Rose Dodge Galey |
917.952 B88 1940 | Library | |
| Oregon Out of Doors-- Crater Lake | by Warren De Pre Smith, 1922 printed by Mazamas in Portland |
917.9505 | Library | |
| Medford's Magazine May 1909 | photocopy: articles on Medford, mineral resources, oil drilling many ads for Medford businesses and photos of Medford buildings |
917.9505 M43 1909 | Library | |
| That Ribbon of Highway III | Highway 99 through the Pacific Northwest by Jill Livingston photos by Kathryn Golden Maloof 2003 |
917.9504 L787 2003 | Library | |
| In and About Ashland | 2003-2004 brochure with photos about Ashland things to do and see put out by Ashland Parks and Recreation Dept. |
VF Ashland Parks | Library |