Chalk, John and Callie Martin 1979
Dr. Chalk and his wife Callie talk about their house in Lubbock, its architectural features, history and furnishings, and Dr. Chalk’s avid interest in collecting antiques.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John and Callie Martin Chalk
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: ca. 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Mary Louise Brewer
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Snyder-Martin-Chalk house,
Architectural features,
Southern colonial style,
Built by Snyder family (ca. 1928),
Occupied house until (1943),
Purchased by Martin family,
Architectural features (again),
Neo-classical design,
Column details,
Description of interior,
Furnishings,
Guests in the house,
Parking area,
Berm,
Landscaping,
Lubbock, Texas, Tornado (1970),
Damage,
Construction,
Solid masonry,
Hardwood floors,
Bathroom tile
Tape 1, Side 2:
John Chalk,
Background,
Pitchfork Ranch,
University of Tennessee,
Interest in architecture,
White Pine Monograph series,
Tomas Jefferson as an architect,
Callie Chalk,
Parents to Lubbock (1943),
Snyder-Martin-Chalk house (again),
Advantages of a large house,
Antique collecting,
Snyder-Martin-Chalk house (again),
Description of interior (again),
Description of art objects,
Furnishings (again),
Sentiments about the house
Range Dates: 1928-1979
Bulk Dates: 1929-1979
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