Operation Photo Rescue to Nashville, TN
(Photo Courtesy of Heather Snodgrass & Holly Ables)
Plans in Works for September Copy Run
Nashville, TN has taken a back seat to the disaster unfolding in the Gulf Coast, but the devastation there deserves more attention and help. Nashville suffered the worst flood in their history. The flooding was so widespread that few areas were spared. Over 13 inches of rain fell in a day and nine people lost their lives. The cost is now at 1.5 billion and climbing with 2,600 people homeless.
Also hit hard by the flooding was the Grand Ole Opry that had up to 6 ft of water covering the famed stage. To give you an idea of the damage and the efforts to help, click on Nashville Musicians.
Operation Photo Rescue (OPR) is currently in the planning stages for a copy run to take place in September. We were very fortunate to be contacted by Dr. Andi Stepnick, Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology, Belmont University, Nashville TN. I can’t thank Andi enough for the groundwork she is laying to help make this trip successful. She has been in contact with Carol Roberts, Director, Preservation Services Tennessee State Library & Archives. The hopes are that in September, OPR will be able to have the copy run at Belmont University.
As more information becomes available, check OPR’s website for the latest updates. Once we have a date firmed up, press releases will be going out. Equally important is for members to spread the word and if you know anyone in Nashville that could use our help, have them contact usat [email protected].
Pictures speak louder than words and here is a gallery of photos from the flooding posted by The Tennessean newspaper online: Gallery Link.
Margie Hayes
