Box 1
Contains 109 Results:
GLENN, JERRY, 1977 September 16
Library at Ricks College Rexburg States he is happy that the government and LDS church combined made things run smoothly and faster. Richard Stallings, interviewer September 16, 1977
GODFREY, DIANA, 1977 August 24
Housewife Rexburg Describes preparations at her home before the flood, the condition of the house and land afterward, the clean-up operations; notes the changes in the community afterward; stating that some were "better off" afterward. Christina Sorensen, interviewer August 24, 1977
GREENHALGH, GLORIA, undated
Wilford, ID Didn't think the people affected by the flood were reimbursed for the psychological effect of it. Roman Widdison, interviewer
GRIGG, DARYL WAYNE, 1977 July 10
Farmer, St. Anthony Relates his experience fishing below the dam when it broke and being swept three miles downstream by the flood; explains that his fishing companion drowned, but that he saved himself by riding logs down the torrent and by finally clinging to a tree. Alyn B. Andrus, interviewer July 10, 1977
GRIFFETH, RAMA DRURY, 1977 June 21
Housewife, Rural near Rexburg Relates loss of home and personal belongings; describes problems encountered with cleaning up; notes assistance from friends, volunteer groups and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mary Ann Beck, interviewer June 21, 1977
HALL, GARTH VICTOR, 1977 August 21
Farmer, Rural near Rexburg Relates the flood as viewed from Big Butte, describes the damage to farm land and the difficulties in getting it back into shape; notes that some people appeared to cheat the government,with their claims. Ramon Widdison, interviewer August 21, 1977
HANSEN, KEITH L, 1977 June 23
Farmer, Rural near Rexburg Relates loss of property and the damage to the community caused by the flood; describes his responsibilities as a platoon sargeant in the Idaho National Guard; notes assistance to the area from government agencies. Mary Ann Beck, interviewer June 23, 1977
HANSEN, BILL AND MARILYN, 1977 July 17
Sales Rep for Kraft Foods. Rexburg Marilyn had a dream of the dam breaking. They lost a lot of stuff they state money could not replace. Alyn B. Andrus, interviewer July 17, 1977
HARMON, PHILLIP M, 1977 September 9
Policeman, Rexburg. Policeman's account of the flood, the evacuation, looting and patrols to guard property. Also assesses the behavior of the people affected by the disaster. Alyn B. Andrus, interviewer September 9, 1977. (Tape 24)
HART, ELDON C, 1977 July 26
Director of Auxiliary Services, Ricks College, Rexburg Describes view of the flood as given by his son who flew over the dam and canyon; relates the rescue efforts of his son in saving stranded people. Christina Sorensen, interviewer July 26, 1977 (Tape 25)