Name/Title
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteEntry/Object ID
2026.1.57Description
Photo of Lt. Colonel Charles Overstake standing in front of a house, damaged by flooding, in Smithville, Missouri. A man, wearing overalls, is standing on the roof over Overstake's head and another man can be seen further up on the roof, working.Acquisition
Accession
2026.1Source or Donor
Central Territory Museum - Found in CollectionAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionCredit Line
Central Territory Museum CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1965 - 1965Place
City
SmithvilleCounty
Clay County, Platte CountyState/Province
MissouriCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
back of photoTranscription
Picture #5 / Lt. Colonel Overstake looks over the damage to one of the hundreds of homes devasted (sic) by the flood in Smithville, Missouri. Many of the homes had to be completely razed by bulldozing and rebuilt.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Label, TypedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Overstake, Charles C.Person or Organization
Kansas & Western Missouri DivisionPerson or Organization
Central Territory Emergency Disaster ServicesRelated Places
Place
City
SmithvilleCounty
Clay County, Platte CountyState/Province
MissouriCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Entries
Notes
Smithville, MO Flood - 1965Notes
Smithville, MO Flood - 1965Notes
Smithville, MO Flood - 1965
