Daughterty, Roy 1970-08-11
Roy Daugherty, a Lubbock laundry owner, discusses his personal experiences and the loss of his business during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roy Daugherty
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 11, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Lack of warning before tornado hit,
Damage to 6th Street,
Electricity loss,
Shelter,
Description of the storm damage (again),
Laundry destroyed,
Personal reaction to damage,
Description of the damage,
Fear of prowlers and looters,
Salvaging attempts,
Equipment,
Clothing,
Customer reaction to lost clothes,
Reopening of laundry (July 1970),
Impact on business,
Estimates of damage
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: May-July 1970
Bulk Dates: May-July 1970
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