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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade Characteristics, Medford, Oregon, 1967 | Medford Camber of Commerce, 1967 |
381.083 M43 1967 | Library | |
| First Names in Gifting: The Story of Harry & David | Gail Snyder, 2009 |
381.142 SNY | Library | |
| Your Obedient Servant: The Letter of Quincy A. Brooks, Special Agent of the Post Office Department, 1865-1867 | Alan H. Patera, 1986. |
383 B87 1986 | Library | |
| Oregon Express Companies | Dale E. Forster, 1985. History of the Oregon Postal Service |
383.14 F73 1985 | Library | |
| The Independent Second Reader | J. Madison Watson, 1870 |
372.412 W34 1870 | Library | |
| The Independent Childs Speller | J. Madison Watson, 1871 "Lilly Thompson" is written on the inside cover. |
372.42 W34 1871 | Library | |
| The Child-Lore Dramatic Reader | Catherine T. Bryce, 1908 "Donald Beers" written on inside cover. |
372.412 891 1908 | Library | |
| The Ashland Entry Signs are Public Art | New Ashland entry signs were among high priority recommendations of a Downtown Beautification Committee in May 2014. Their report stated: “Design… |
LINK | Walk Ashland website | |
| Wheeler's Graded Readers: A Primer | W.H. Wheeler, 1900. Written on inside cover is "Marie (&)? Margaret Weler 001 99" Also stamped "Mcnair Brothers Druggist and Stationers… |
372.412 W54 1900 | Library | |
| Barnes New National Readers Number 5 | 1884. On the inside cover written, " Medford Oreg. Nov.5-1901." and "Ole Hughes Aug. 30, 1897" Next page is written "Ole Hughes. Phoenix Oregon.… |
372.412 13 265 | Library | |
| McGuffey's New Sixth Eclectic Reader: | WM. H. McGuffey, LLD, 1867. Inside cover has written the name "Will H. Dohle" Also sticker that reads "W.T. Bonstell Bookseller & Stationer… |
372.412 M14 1867 | Library | |
| The Independent Forth Reader | J. Madison Watson, 1876. Written in the front and back covers are the names of the childern who owned the book. "William G. John's Book, March… |
372.412 F69 1876 | Library | |
| The Elson Basic Reader: Book One Pre-Primer | 1930. Written on the inside covers is the names "Donald Beers" and "Cleo Bishoff", stamped "Property of School District No. 18". |
372.412 E49 1930 V.3 | Library | |
| Elson Basic Reader (both the Pre-primer and Primer books) | 1930. Inside cover for both books has the name "Donald Beers" written in it, as well as a stamp that reads, "Property of School District No. 18… |
372.412 E49 1930 V.1&2 | Library | |
| Barnes New National First Reader | 1883. Inside cover has "Eddie Tonn" written 3 or 4 times, as well as "Roste 2 Berhold Oregon", and "Ed Medford 1898. Oregon". Cover is very faded… |
372.412 B26 1883 | Library | |
| Josephine County Klamath County Home Private Schools V.5 | 370.97 S68 v.5 | Library | ||
| Upper Rogue Schools Notebook V.6 | 370.97 S68 v.6 | Library | ||
| Oregon Teachers Remember | 1976 |
371 074 1976 | Library | |
| Local Schools: Exploring Their History | Ronald E. Butchart, 1986 |
371.01 B98 1986 | Library | |
| Stephen Macartney | Obituary. 12/13/1946 to 9/28m 2022 Steve spent 30 years in Law enforcement, and the last 18 years as Assistant Police Chief of… |
Vertical File Biographies, Mac/Mc | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Polk Hull, Pioneer | In 1928 Polk Hull lived in Griffin Creek with his son. both men were widowers. He was born in 1844, and served in the Civil War with 6… |
Vertical File Biographies, Hull | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Remembering the full life of Dr, Lanita Witt | Dr. Litt was co-founder of the Willow-Witt Ranch outside Ashland. She passed on December 15 in hospice with her wife of 43 years, Suzanne… |
Vertical File Biographies, WI | Vertical File Biographies | |
| New Snow Plow, invented here, arrives Sunday | Paul Wright, has invented a plow which will be used to clear the Crater National Park roads of snow. It was built accoring to specifications… |
Vertical File Biographies, Wright | Vertical File Biographies | |
| Local Architect Accorded Honors | Frank Clark was appointed to a committee to study the Salem Capital building group, an honor explained in a 1928 Tribune article. |
Vertical File Biographies, Frank Clark | Vertical File Biographies | |
| SOHS, Community Outreach Programs |
Compiled in the Spring of 2016, the paper lists and explains all of their areas of outreach. |
Vertical File Subjects, SOHS, Miscellaneous | Vertical File Subjects | |
| SOHS Policy Re: Covid Vaccinations | The policy includes guidelines for masks and vaccinations downtown and at the farm. |
Vertical File Subjects, SOHS, Miscellaneous | Vertical File Subjects | |
| On Top Of Old Smoky | The Prospect Rural Fire Protection District received the first new custom-built firetruck in October 2022. All of their equipment previously… |
Vertical File Subjects, Jackson OR, County Fires and Fire prevention. | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Jacksonville Inn Closes Restaurant | MMT 1-10-2023, After 45 years, Jerry Evans, 86, closed his restaurant January 7. The restaurant has been sold, and the new owners are… |
Restaurants, Bars. | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Hanby Middle School finishes renovation | A 3.5 million dollar renovation pleases students and teachers alike in Gold Hill. It was school district 57's only high school until 1955,… |
Vertical File Subjects, Gold Hill, OR, schools | Vertical File Subjects | |
| Know Your Britt! The History of SOU's Britt Hall | When the English Department moved to Britt Hall, they took a look back to the beginning when the building was titled to honor Mollie Britt (also… |
Vertical File Subjects, Southern Oregon State College, SOU University. | Vertical File Subjects |