Stewart, Calvin 1970-08-06

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Calvin Stewart, a Sick Children’s Clinic worker, discusses his experiences during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Calvin Stewart

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: August 06, 1970

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Harry Krenck

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Activities prior to tornado, Working at Sick Children’s Clinic, Weather conditions, Location of Children’s Clinic, Damage, Shelter during the storm, Area after the storm, Description of downtown Lubbock, Hitchhiked home (southwest Lubbock), High water, Lubbock Abstract Company, Damage to business, Location of car, Damage, Reason for taking shelter in bathroom, Description of area near 4th Street and Avenue Q, Sick Children’s Clinic, Clean-up, Moved to Second Baptist Church, Patients, Next-door neighbors, Trapped under house.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1970

Bulk Dates: 1970


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