Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Scottsville, Va.: Floodwaters spawned by the remnants of Hurricane Camille lashed across the banks of the historic James River 8/20, leaving 38 persons known dead and at least 32 missing. This bridge, leading to Scottsville, is partially under water. The city of Richmond braced for a flood crest 8/21 expected to peak at 40 feet.
Scottsville, Va.: Floodwaters spawned by the remnants of Hurricane Camille lashed across the banks of the historic James River 8/20, leaving 38 persons known dead and at least 32 missing. This bridge, leading to Scottsville, is partially under water. The city of Richmond braced for a flood crest 8/21 expected to peak at 40 feet.
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Scottsville, Va.: Floodwaters spawned by the remnants of Hurricane Camille lashed across the banks of the historic James River 8/20, leaving 38 persons known dead and at least 32 missing. This bridge, leading to Scottsville, is partially under water. The city of Richmond braced for a flood crest 8/21 expected to peak at 40 feet.

United Press International · [ca. August 1969]

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[Information from item housing] Weather: Hurricane: Camille, Aug. 1969: Wire Photos

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