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Edgington, J. Emory (1870-1966): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-ED44

Scope and Contents

STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Captain Edgington discusses his family's involvement with steamboats and the Ohio River. He recalls the 1913 flood, shipping on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers, boating conditions and hazards, sawmills, coal towing, and cargo hauling.

2 tapes, 27 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,2025

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