That Day in June

by Janet Thomas

Personal experiences of the Teton Dam Disaster in June 1976, how a community came together.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very uplifting book on the experiences of Rexburg, Idaho and the Teton Dam Disaster. These very personal experiences are a very moving tribute to these feisty modern day pioneers.

[Madi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stories shared throughout this book changed my outlook on life. People were so incredibly grateful and humble, despite the trial they went through. What an incredible book!

[Cbedfordrn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is as beautiful legacy for my children. As the daughter in law of Glen Bedford, it provides a unique glimpse of family history and community resolve that affected many extended family members from Rexburg to Blackfoot. I appreciate the recognition of our family grief in loosing three wonderful men. A memoir that has been found no where else.

[Jack]

I live in North Carolina and first passed the site on the way to the south fork of the snake to do some trout fishing. I had read Caddilac Desert
by Michael Riesner and knew of the collapse of the dam.

We so often read of a large nuber of people being killed in some event. Reading about what it was like to experience during and after this flood put a much better perspective on the subject.

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing experiences. My son and I visited the site last month and after reading more about it I'm blown away that the people came out of it with such high spirits. I have a few vague memories about my Grandparents house. We are going to go to the museum soon.

[Suzette Kunz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have my own memories of the Teton Dam disaster. It's nice to look back at it as an adult and compare it to other people's experiences. This is simply a compilation of hundreds of first person accounts from throughout the valley.