Biographies and memoirs
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Jim Compton Modoc War Papers, 1873-1993
Collection
Identifier: SHL-2018-151
Abstract
Jim Compton was born April 2, 1941, in Klamath Falls, Oregon and grew up learning about the Modoc War. After the publishing of his book, "Spirit in the Rock: The Fierce Battle for Modoc Homelands", he wanted his collected papers to be donated to the Shaw Historical Library. It is a vast collection which includes copies of articles and book chapters, newspaper clippings, government and private reports, correspondence, maps, photographs, and diaries related to the events and participants of...
Dates:
1873-1993
Gober Family Memoirs
Collection
Identifier: SHL210
Abstract
The Gober family has lived in Oregon since the 1800s, many of its members being from Klamath Falls. Collection contains typed and handwritten family memoirs, written by family members.
Dates:
Undated
Ida Momyer Odell Memoir
Collection
Identifier: SHL236
Abstract
Ida Momyer Odell (1881-1972) was well-known in the Klamath County business and social circles during the first half of the twentieth century. Collection consists of a manuscript by Ms. Odell. This is the account of her life, the stories of the early Klamath Basin history and the people of Klamath Falls
Dates:
Undated