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Day by Day Diary of A Flood gives Graphic Picture of New Albany 23 years ago
A chronological account of the 1937 flood, accompanied by photographs.
Ohio To Shatter Flood Record Here
Front page of the New Albany Tribune from January 22, 1937: the first day of the flood.
Worst Flood In Local History Feared
Front page of the New Albany Tribune from January 21, 1937; the day before the 1937 flood began.
Streets, Sewers Damaged $38,000 by Late Flood
Streets and sewers of the city were damaged $38,000 as a result of the flood, according to a report made Saturday by City Engineer Michael M. Boland to United States engineers. The report of the damages was made in connection with the federal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…