Tales of the Bygone Camp Cascade
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Creative Writing
Minor
Humanities
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Dr. Carrie Jerrell
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Tales of the Bygone Camp Cascade is a hybrid work of poetry and nonfiction detailing the 1937 flood and Murray’s part as a sanctuary for those displaced by the disaster. This work is inspired by letters, oral histories, and student essays. It explores themes of community, loss and grief, folklore, and the meaning of “home.”
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Tales of the Bygone Camp Cascade
Tales of the Bygone Camp Cascade is a hybrid work of poetry and nonfiction detailing the 1937 flood and Murray’s part as a sanctuary for those displaced by the disaster. This work is inspired by letters, oral histories, and student essays. It explores themes of community, loss and grief, folklore, and the meaning of “home.”