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WPA workers begin work of cleaning New Albany streets.

Interview with Martin Varner on January 30, 1987. Varner, a New Albany native, discusses his experiences and role during the 1937 flood and cleanup efforts. Varner also recalls how the rain “poured” for twenty-one days and nights and how this flood…

Gladys Sturgeon, a New Albany native, was interviewed by Eugenia Mock in 1987 about her experience during the 1937 flood. Sturgeon recalls how her family worked for a local food store chain based out of Louisville that, when flooded, totally cut her…

A chronological account of the 1937 flood, accompanied by photographs.

1937 Flood.Corner of Pearl & Spring Sts. Pearl St. side entrance of Post Office. Fishing on Post Office steps.

1937 Flood. Spring St. below East 7th St. looking west. Window on far right is 613 E. Spring St. Where west end refugees landed. Unidentified people.

1937 Flood. New Albany High School, Rear of, on Vincennes St. School used for shelter for refugees. 2 unidentified people.

1937 Flood. Flood refugees - Beharrel Ave.

1937 Flood. Vincennes St. and Ekin Ave., from south side of Ekin Ave., Looking at northwest and northeast corners. Hedden house on northwest corner.

1937 Flood. Petery-Hedden Printing Company, 133 E. Spring St.