Thompson, Roy 1970-07-07
Roy Thompson recalls his family’s experiences during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roy Thompson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 07, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Krenck
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Activities,
Weather,
Description,
Shelter,
Cellar,
Weather,
Atmospheric pressure,
Damages,
House,
Weather,
High winds,
Eyewitness,
Son,
Damages,
Description,
Shelter,
Traffic,
Neighbors.
Tape 1, Side 2: SOS signals,
After storm description,
Need for blankets,
Description of damage,
Searching for relatives,
Neighborhood helped itself,
Looters and robbers,
Lack of assistance,
Advice,
Activities,
Rebuilding house.
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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