Carlock, Ruth Overton 1979
Mrs. Carlock, prominent Lubbock resident and daughter of pioneer doctor M. C. Overton, talks about the Overton house on Broadway and how her parents’ characteristics affected its style.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ruth Overton Carlock
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: c. 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Mary Louise Brewer
Length: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Overton Addition,
Boundaries,
Area bought for development (1902 or 1905),
Overton House,
Style of architecture,
Comfort,
Gathering place for relatives,
Interior of house,
Bookcases,
Discussion of family,
Talents,
M. C. Overton,
Patients,
Lubbock Sanitarium,
Philanthropy,
Parents' origins,
Household,
Mother helped design the house,
Architect - S. B. Haynes,
Builder - J. B. Maxey,
Interior of house (again),
Holiday celebrations,
Father's relationship with his children,
Overton House (again),
Ceiling,
Master bedroom
Tape 1, Side 2:
Overton House (continued),
Kitchen,
Father's interest in farming,
Mother's interest in horticulture,
Overton House (again),
Description of plants,
Servants,
Built (1929),
Discusses father,
Mother active in civic activities,
Methodist Church,
Father's family,
Overton House (again),
Sturdily built,
J. B. Maxey (again),
Current owners (Lewis and LaWanda Murphy),
Social events,
Domino games,
Neighborhood,
Methodist Church (again),
Parents' generosity
Range Dates: 1902-1979
Bulk Dates: 1902-1979
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