Tag Archives: Neukom family

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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Flood Diaries: Tuesday, March 25, 1913

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Margaret Smell “Tuesday [March 25] morning between 5 and 6 o’clock we were awakened from our slumbers by the shrieking of whistles, the like of which we never heard. Before we could dress ourselves and reach the window the flood … 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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