The Great Two Year Drought Retrospective, 1978

Publication

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Exhibit Envoy

Name/Title

The Great Two Year Drought Retrospective, 1978

Entry/Object ID

FETE.093

Description

Droughts and Floods (1976-1977 Drought)

Collection

Marin History Museum

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Paper

Height

23 in

Width

14 in

Dimension Notes

Closed dimensions

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Marin Independent Journal, Jan. 28, 1978 Courtesy Marin History Museum After the 1976-1977 drought, the Independent Journal published a special retrospective issue highlighting the effects of the disaster. Articles explored how residents conserved water, the drought’s negative impact on dairies and ranches, and even how outdoor athletic activities suffered as sports fields fell prey to the drought.