Bernard Weber, Reminiscences of 1937 Flood
Title
Bernard Weber, Reminiscences of 1937 Flood
Subject
Floods
Description
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 his store to an upper level to prevent damage, or traversing flooded streets in his aluminum canoe to bring food to the prisoners in the jail. He also discusses how he looked after his rental properties during and after the flood, as well as how the need for cleaning and rebuilding brought about a sort of post-flood prosperity for the community.
Creator
Bernard Weber
Publisher
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
Date
1987-11-19
Contributor
Bernard Weber
Format
audio/mp3
Language
en
Type
Sound
Coverage
New Albany (Ind.)
1937 Flood (New Albany, Ind.)
Original Format
Audio Cassette
Duration
00:46:07
00:08:17
Interviewee
Bernard Weber
Location
New Albany (Ind.)
Citation
Bernard Weber, “Bernard Weber, Reminiscences of 1937 Flood,” Digital Exhibits, accessed May 1, 2024, https://nafcdigital.omeka.net/items/show/181.