Lockes, E H and Nina 1970-07-13
E. H. and Nina Lockes, residents of Lubbock, talk about their experiences during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: E.H. Lockes and Nina
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 13, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Krenck
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Day of tornado (May 11, 1970),
Events prior to tornado,
Inaccurate reports about storm,
Tornado,
Shelter,
Prayers,
Description of the storm,
Damage to house,
Aftermath,
Debris,
Family Bible untouched by storm,
Hail storm,
Effect of storm on family,
Storm precautions,
Tornado (again),
Effects on house, furniture,
Description of the sound,
Time period,
Premonition about the storm,
Faith in God,
Feelings about storms,
Conversation with a neighbor,
Weather conditions prior to tornado,
Tornado (again),
Hail storm (again),
Previous experiences with tornadoes,
Unusual incidents.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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