Elderly couple brought across the raging Kaw, from North Lawrence to safety, by naval men from Olathe Naval Air Station, 35 miles from Lawrence
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
General
These naval men, over 300, volunteered for rescue duty. Without their assistance many lives would have been lost. Many residents had ample time and warning to leave before dikes broke but did not to do so until flood waters engulfed their homes.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository