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Bernard Weber, Reminiscences of 1937 Flood
Interview with Bernard Weber on November 19, 1987. Weber discusses his life-long interest in the rivers around New Albany and how that influenced his interest in and actions during the flood in 1937, such as helping Daniel Thornton move the stock in…
New Albany City Directory, 1848
This is the 1848 City Directory published by Caron's.
Earl and Will Hedden, Reminiscences of 1937 Flood
Interview with Earl and Will Hedden. Earl and Will Hedden discuss their experiences during the flood in 1937. At the time, Will owned a store and had to move his stock to the highest shelves he had available to prevent water damage, as well as…
60-year anniversary of flood awakens residents' memories
Article with information about the 1937 flood and interviews with New Albany residents who remember the flood and reminisce. Includes photo of a floating fire patrol down Market Street during the flood.
The Flood
A two page free newsletter by the Printing and Journalism departments of New Albany Senior High School, providing information about the flood's impact and resources for those affected by the 1937 flood.
Mock has many memories of Scout Troop 31
Lawrence Mock was a boy scout during the Depression and he describes the times he spent camping out. Troop 31 was very active in the clean up of New Albany after the 1937 flood. Photograph of Richard Clipp.
Housing Project On President's Desk For O.K.
"President Roosevelt was expected to sign the necessary documents Saturday for the final approval of a W.P.A. project in connection with the development of the sub-division here for the relocation of flood area families."
"Dwellings are to be…
"Dwellings are to be…
Deed Recorded in Housing Plan
Article detailing the "first transfer of property in the Housing Authority's new subdivision on high ground to Mrs. Mary Richardson," following the 1937 flood.
Troubled Water
Reminiscences of several people who were living here during the Ohio River Flood of 1937, including story of brandy bottle filled with flood water kept by William B. Strong and given to Nancy Gibson after his death. includes photo of bottle and of…
City's Flood-Hit Records Restored to Normal Status
Undoing the work of the 1937 flood was the job assigned to six W.P.A. employees last September when the City decided to have its records put back in shape....until last September very little effort was made to file or bind the records - some going…