Research on the 20th anniversary of the Cresent City tsunamis, 1964, 1984, 1994
File — Box: 02, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS043:01.02.09
Scope and Contents
The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the shipwrecks caused by the high waves. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. Additional articles cover the 20th anniversary of the tsunami in Crescent City and provide the stories of survivors reminiscing about the day of the tsunami. There are similar articles published in 1994.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1964, 1984, 1994
Creator
- Powers, Dennis M. (Compiler, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 18.5 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library Repository