Mayfield, T H 1970-10-12
T. H. Mayfield compares the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970, with the one that hit Bellevue on April 26, 1906, when he was living there. He also talks about his teaching career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: T.H. Mayfield
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 12, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Krenck
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Reference to Lubbock tornado (May 11, 1970),
Bellevue tornado (April 26, 1906),
Events prior to tornado,
Weather conditions,
Shelter in cellar,
Description of storm damage,
Injuries and deaths,
Assistance from neighboring towns,
J. K. Wester, school superintendent,
Description of Bellevue (1970),
Reference to Bible,
Bellevue tornado (again),
Weather conditions (again),
Sound,
Description of injuries sustained by townspeople,
Comparison between Bellevue and Lubbock tornadoes,
Destruction caused by air pressure,
Bellevue, Texas,
Contributions and help after tornado,
Effect of storm on townspeople,
Anecdote about hysterical woman,
Food and supply contributions,
Rebuilding,
T. H. Mayfield,
Teaching career,
Teacher’s certification,
Salary,
School curriculum,
Discipline philosophy,
Anecdote about unruly student.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1906-1970
Bulk Dates: 1906-1970
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