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Neukom Flood Letters: Thursday, March 27, 1913

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Nellie Neukom to her sister Evelene in Pennsylvania: “March 27, 1913 “My dearest Evelene, “Edward wrote to you & sent a telegram yesterday. The letter had to be sent C.O.D. and was sent from the school house by the Relief committee. … Continue reading →

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Neukom Flood Letters: Wednesday, March 26, 1913

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Edward Neukom to his brother- and sister-in-law Tom and Evelene in Pennsylvania: “March 24-25-26, 1913 “Dear Evelene, Tom and all the rest. “Dayton is devastated by Flood and numerous fires, but Nellie, Everett and I are safe. We are isolated from … Continue reading →

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1913 Flood Diaries & Letters: An Introduction

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

The 1913 Flood is widely cited as one of the most significant and defining events in Dayton’s history, and this month marks the centennial anniversary of that terrible disaster. The “Great Flood” affected thousands of people (and animals) throughout the … Continue reading →

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