Rip-Rap

Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Lake Murray Dam construction photographs

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Rip-Rap

SCDAH Description

Title: Rip-Rap

Identifier: 2022-187j

Creating Agency: Private Papers. Bostain, Addison, Sr.

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Date of Creation: ca. 1927-1930

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Description: This series consits of photographs and research material on the Lake Murray Dam construction project during 1927-1930. Research material includes the history of Addison Bostain, Sr., the construction of the dam, and the dam burst incident. Photographs include the excuvation and filling of Lake Murray, the work detail of various workers, and the construction of various parts of the dam that include the spillway gates, powerhouse, and intake towers. Scans of selected photographs are available digitally.

Record Group Title: Private Papers

Record Group Identifier: 900

Archives Series Title: Lake Murray Dam construction photographs

Archives Series Number: P900379

Format(s) Type: image

Format Details: .jpg

Accession Number: 2022-187

Language: English

Subject(s): Construction contracts--South Carolina

Subject(s): Lake Murray (S.C.)

Subject(s): Construction--South Carolina

Rights Holder: None