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English
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An Historical Study of the Teton Dam Disaster with Particular Emphasis on the LDS Church Involvement
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Provo, UT
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Brigham Young University
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Bachelor of Independent Studies project
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The Teton Dam Disaster in Eastern Idaho resulted in 11 deaths and killed off over 13,000 cattle. This thesis outlines the history of the dam and how it eventually ruptured and outlines how Latter-day Saints in the area played a major role in post-collapse recovery in the nearby communties.