Jones, Betty Ruth 2002-06-05
Betty Ruth Jones talks about her experiences living in North Overton and the North Overton Redevelopment Project. Note: This interview is part of the North Overton Redevelopment Collection (an artificial collection.)
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Betty Ruth Jones
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Date: June 05, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jean Looney
Length: 00:38:29
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Introduction, North Overton in the past, Childhood experiences, Neighbors, Attended grade school, Local stores, Tornado of 1970, Damage to businesses, Neighborhood destruction, Social activities, Shopped at local stores, Saturday night shows, Relationship with neighbors, Financial status, Family dynamic, Family Background, Her father was a lawyer, Education level, Family ranch, Her mother went to college in Arkansas, Family business, Local crime, Break-ins at local businesses, Burglary prevention, Closed the downtown business, North Overton Redevelopment, Benefits for Texas Tech University, Rent houses, Magnet schools
Tape 1, Side 2:
Social decline in North Overton, Variety of residents, Neighborhood safety, McDougal plans for redevelopment, Expansion of Lubbock
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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