High-Lights and Side-Lights of Henley's Early Years

Collection

Identifier: SHL141

Staff Only

Content Description

An unpublished brochure (looks like a copy) of the early history of the Henley School in Klamath Falls. Acknowledgements are written by Janis Kafton. The brochure is designed as a diary, with a brief description of events for each year. From 1909 to 1972. Donated by Michelle Durant.

Dates

Creation: 1909-1972

Biographical / Historical

Henley High School is a public high school in Henley, southeast of Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. Henley Complex consists of Henley High School, Henley Middle School, and Henley Elementary, and is part of the Klamath County School District. The original Henley school was a one-room building on the west side of Highway 39. Henley Elementary was built in 1929, Henley Middle School was built in 1949 and added on to during the 1950s, and the High School was built in 1972. The community was named after James T. Henley, who operated a large ranch there in 1880s. Mrs. Sophia Steele Henley sold a piece of her land to the school and the whole Complex was named after her.

Extent

1 volume ([describe boxes, items, etc. here]) : 19 pages

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Henley High School is a public high school in Henley, southeast of Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. Collection consists of an unpublished brochure (looks like a copy) of the early history of the Henley School for the years from 1909 to 1972.