R. L. Iddins Photographs of the Watauga Dam Area
These six photographs show the areas that were flooded when the TVA completed the Watauga Dam in 1948.
Dates
- 1942 September 24
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
These six photographs show the areas that were flooded when the TVA completed the Watauga Dam in 1948.
Biographical/Historical Note
Richard LeRoy Iddins was born on July 22, 1901 in Tennessee. He worked as a state highway engineer for at least part of his professional career and died in April of 1985 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Construction of the Watauga Dam began in 1942, but was delayed due to World War II and was not completed until 1948. The dam is hydroelectric and stands at 318 feet high.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
These photographs are property of Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository