Prather, Mrs Wayne 1981-01-30
Mrs. Prather discusses her background, family history, and the Underwood home that her father built at 3107 19th Street in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Wayne Prather
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 30, 1981
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Sheri Fields
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Wayne Prather,
Birthplace: Bartlett, Texas,
Maiden name: Mary Katherine Underwood,
Family history,
To Lubbock, Texas (1938),
Father,
Family history (again),
Cotton business,
Age in 1938 (19 years),
Education,
Underwood House,
Built (1940),
Hal Yulkom, architect,
Mr. Womack, builder,
Size and layout,
Landscaping,
Notable visitors,
Harry S. Truman,
George H. Mahon,
Texas Tech University,
Father,
Contributions,
Family history,
Photographs and articles,
Father (again),
Contributions,
Donations,
Athletics,
Bought trains,
Cotton business,
Charisma,
Closeness of the family,
Mother.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1938-1981
Bulk Dates: 1940-1981
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