Pilot Interviews: Oral History of the Mississippi River Locks and Dams Numbers 3-10. Phase 2

Abstract

This report documents oral history field research conducted for the U.S. Army Corps Engineers, St. Paul District. The general subject of these interviews is the construction of locks and dams in the 9-foot channel system on the Mississippi River, specifically locks and dams nos. 3-9, built under the supervision of the St. Paul District from 1930-1938. The interviews consider four broad areas of historical inquiry: Corps history, staffing and work conditions; community relations; environmental and other special interest activisim; engineering as profession. Readers are preferred to the preceding section, phase I literature review for a complete account of preparatory research methods, sources and historical background on the 9-foot channel project. (fr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA205558

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  • Jo Blatti

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