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 keeping, 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, 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