Browse Interviews · William H. Berge Oral History Center

Interview with Russell Dees

Retiree from the Corps of Engineers discusses work on the Kentucky River.

Tags: Boats, Dams, Kentucky River, lock keeping

Yount discusses memories of the Kentucky River.

Tags: Bentson Creek, boating, Boats, Dams, Floods, Kentucky River

Attorney speaks of locks and government control on the Kentucky River.

Tags: Corps of Engineers, Dams, Kentucky River, lock operations, logging

McCauley speaks of living at Lock #10 of the Kentucky River for 35 years.

Tags: Boats, Dams, Kentucky River, lock keeping

Proctor, an engineer, proposes a plan to improve the water quality of the Kentucky River.

Tags: Dams, Education, engineering, Kentucky River, Military Service

Hopper speaks of eight years of work with the Corps of Engineers.

Tags: Boats, Corps of Engineers, Dams, Kentucky River, logging

Retired worker describes work life on the Kentucky River.

Tags: Corps of Engineers, Dams, Floods, Kentucky River

Author and retired chairman speaks of rocks found in the Kentucky River.

Tags: botany, Civil War, Dams, Education, Floods, Kentucky River