2014.003.6952 Ribalkin store, 1948 flood, Marg Switzer

Accession Num: 2014.003.6952

Negative Code: G42-0

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Document Date: -- - --

Donors: Rose Gobiel

Keywords: 1940s, Columbia River flood (1948), flood, Northeast (Beaton) Arm, Oakey; Margaret (Switzer), raft, Ribalkin's store, store, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Beaton

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (35 mm)

Notes:
Schoolteacher Margaret Switzer (later Oakey) standing on makeshift raft in front of Ribalkin silver mining and lumber company store during 1948 Columbia River flood, Upper Arrow Lake, Beaton. Ribalkin's store was located across the street from Frank Sutherland's house.