English, O W 1979-12-18
Dr. English describes his house and also discusses his family and medical career in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: O. W. English
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 18, 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Karen Worley
Length: 25 minutes.
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Birthplace,
Roxie Alvita Couch English (wife), Aspermont, Texas,
O. W. English, Dallas, Texas,
Diaper Days of Dallas,
Description of Dallas (1900),
Lubbock, Texas,
Population (1926),
Offer by roommate's father to join medical practice,
Description of region,
To Lubbock (1926),
English house,
Built (1937),
Location,
House exterior,
Handmade bricks from Mexico,
Architect, Texas Technological College professor,
Neighbors,
St. Mary's Hospital,
Wylie Drexler,
Children,
House interior,
Type of wood,
Changes made on house and grounds,
Son's wedding,
Trees,
Father, Baptist minister,
Roxie English,
Family,
House interior (again)
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1900-1979
Bulk Dates: 1900-1937
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