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More Areas Affected by the Flood- 1954

These are four pictures showing flood damage and extent in four different areas in Webster City: East Second Street, Hamilton County Fair Grounds, Des…

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Scout Camp Activities (Entire Group)- 1954

Four pictures showing the various groups in attendance at Scout Camp.

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Scouting Activities- 1954

There are six pictures showing the Scouts involved in various activities such as helping fill sandbags during the flood and participating in a variety…

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More Flood Devastation and Evacuation- 1954

These are four photos showing ore flood damage caused by the historic Boone River flood in Webster City. The flooding caused such devastation that…

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The Effects of the Big Flood of the Boone River and Operation Sandbag- 1954

There four photos showing the extent of the flooding and damage and "Operation Sandbag." One photo shows McKinley Kantor, author of the book God and…

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The Big Flood of the Boone River- June, 1954

These are four photos showing the June flooding of the Boone River in Webster City. There are scenes with citizens pitching in to fill , carry and…

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