Larry R. Matthews

Larry R. Matthews came from Southern California to Oroville in 1963. Only the core block of the dam had been completed by that time, and the author was able to see the dam rise to its enormous 770-foot height over the next five years. He is the author of many articles regarding California history. show more The photographs for this book came from the archives of the California Department of Water Resources, the Butte County Historical Society, and some private collections. show less