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Henry David & Louise Pike KiIsel Photograph collection

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS-189

Scope and Contents

Comprised of photographs and postcards depicting the Augusta Flood of 1912 and the Kiisel family during the early 20th century. Features several historic Augusta businesses, neighborhoods, and historic sites during the flood. Material consists of 10 photographs and 14 postcards.

Dates

  • Created: 1912-1913
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1912-1913
  • Other: Date acquired: 05/07/1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The Augusta flood of March 1912 was a major disaster caused by heavy rains across the region, cresting at 36 feet 10 inches and inundating the city from 15th Street to East Boundary. This destructive event, which flooded up to the third level of the Augusta Canal, served as the primary catalyst for building the city's protective levee system.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 3 series: I. Flood photographs, II. Flood Postcards, and III. Miscellaneous Photographs. The first two series focus on the photographs and postcards that document the flood, and the third documents the Kiisel family and Augusta locations.

Photographs are arranged in a single folder.

Custodial History

Collection reprocessed by Aaron Hayes on 2026-04-16.

Source of Acquisition

Material was donated by Louise Kiisel Fitzgerald on April 8, 1993 and rehoused July 2010.

Method of Acquisition

This material was donated to Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University by Louise Kiisel Fitzgarrold on 05/07/1993. Acc#1993.11

Title
Inventory of the Henry David Kiisel and Louise Pike Kiisel photographs
Author
Aaron Hayes
Date
2026-04-16
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

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