Maedgen, Charles 1971-06-24
Charles E. Maedgen Jr., President of Lubbock National Bank and the son of a pioneer Lubbock banker, discusses the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Charles Maedgen
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 24, 1971
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Tornado (May 11, 1970),
Activities,
Pressure,
Wind,
Pioneer Natural Gas building,
Taking cover,
Debris,
Automobiles,
Condition,
Streets,
Telephone service,
Citizens’ attitudes,
Religious songs,
Radio reports,
Traffic,
Country Club area,
Damages,
Motels,
Home,
Damages,
Wife’s reactions,
Aftermath (May 12, 1970),
Feelings,
Activities.
Tape 1, Side 2: Water supply,
Return to work,
Peculiarities,
Tornado,
Effects,
Unification,
City strength,
Financing.
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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