The Great Appalachian Flood of 1977: Prisoners, Labor, and Community Perceptions in Wise, Virginia

The Great Appalachian Flood of 1977 was a historic flood that killed over 100 people, damaged nearly 1,500 homes, and displaced almost 30,000 Appalachian residents. The flood lasted from April 2nd to April 5th, 1977 affecting southwestern Virginia, eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and east...

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Main Author: Adkins, Henry Clay
Other Authors: History
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/104018