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Interview with Luther Cressman
Luther Sheeleigh Cressman, sociologist and anthropologist, is famous for discovering the oldest footwear, a pair of perfectly preserved shredded sagebrush bark sandals. Collection contains a cassette tape with an interview by Lee Juillerat of Luther Sheeleigh Cressman, recorded on October 2, 1991
Interview with Terry and Bob Kennedy
Throughout his professional life Robert Ballard “Bob” Kennedy was actively involved in the logging industry. Robert Kennedy married Theresa Florence “Terry” Sears in 1942 while they were both attending college. She was involved with 4-H and the YMCA. Collection contains a DVD with the March 2006 interview of Robert and Terry Kennedy.
Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Records
Internal documentation covering 1942-1953 from the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Camp at Tule Lake, California. Collection consists of 30 microfilm reels (35 mm.) with documents such as letters, memos, conversation transcripts, papers, reports, etc.
Japanese WWII Relocation: Photograph
In 1942, shortly after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 with the intention of preventing espionage. The result was forced relocation and incarceration of 110,000 to 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry in the western part of the country. Collection consists of a black and white photograph on the subject of the Japanese WWII Relocation.
John C. "Jack" Bowden Papers, 1864-2008
Jack Bowden (John Curtis Bowden) translated a life-long love of railroads into a career with the Southern Pacific Railroad, two books and a research collection created over 60 years. Collection contains documents related to and owned by Jack Bowden.
Robert B. Johnston Collection on Jesse D. Carr, 1872-1994
Robert B. (Burney) Johnston, educator and historian, is recognized for his research and publications on Jesse D. Carr and Monterey County, California. The collection consists of research material on California rancher and businessman Jesse D. Carr as well as Robert Johnston's correspondence, writings and presentations about his research.
Janis Kafton Collection on Klamath County, Oregon Local History
The Janis Kafton Collection on Klamath County, Oregon Local History is organized by family, location, business, and organization. This series is made up of documents, photocopies, newspaper clippings, hand written notes, audio cassette tapes, card files, sketches, maps, and photographs covering the period 1905-2000. Janis Kafton was a Klamath County educator and amateur historian.
Janis Kafton Collection on Klamath County, Oregon Schools
Janis Kafton was a Klamath County educator and amateur historian. The collection consists of information on school districts, school buildings, teachers and staff, school locations, school budgets, meetings, and a variety of images.
Lewis and Edith Kandra Family Centennial Collection
The collection consists of materials gathered and produced by family members to celebrate the centennial of Lewis and Edith Kandra's arrival in the Klamath Basin. Lewis and Edith Kandra homesteaded in 1911 and built a successful farming and ranching business. Some of their descendents continue in the agriculture industry today.
Klamath Basin Genealogical Society Collection
Klamath Basin Genealogical Society (KBGS) is located in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. Collection consists of 4 scrapbooks with materials related to the Klamath Basin.