Stewart, Calvin 1970-08-06
Calvin Stewart, a Sick Children’s Clinic worker, discusses his experiences during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Calvin Stewart
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 06, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Krenck
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Activities prior to tornado,
Working at Sick Children’s Clinic,
Weather conditions,
Location of Children’s Clinic,
Damage,
Shelter during the storm,
Area after the storm,
Description of downtown Lubbock,
Hitchhiked home (southwest Lubbock),
High water,
Lubbock Abstract Company,
Damage to business,
Location of car,
Damage,
Reason for taking shelter in bathroom,
Description of area near 4th Street and Avenue Q,
Sick Children’s Clinic,
Clean-up,
Moved to Second Baptist Church,
Patients,
Next-door neighbors,
Trapped under house.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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