Matthews, Carlton and Janice 1970-07-16
Carlton and Janice Matthews describe riding out the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970, in their car while driving on Avenue Q and Fourth Street in downtown Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Carlton and Janice Matthews
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 16, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Krenck
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Tornado,
Driving on Avenue Q during storm,
Storm conditions,
Wind pushing vehicle,
Lack of traffic,
Aiding accident victim,
Sitting out tornado in vehicle,
Driving through debris in Overton section,
Damage in North Lubbock,
Reactions to tornado episode,
Lack of damage to vehicle.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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