Williams, Berta and Jean Applegate 1972-01-19

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Berta Williams and her daughter Jean Applegate discuss the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Berta Williams and Jean Applegate

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: January 19, 1972

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Tornado (May 11, 1970), Sky described, Shelby C. Glenn, Activities, Death, Sands Motel, Looting, Shelby C. Glenn (again), Jean Applegate, Activities, Wind direction, Debris, Duration, Panic, Streets, Damages, Traffic.

Tape 1, Side 2: Jim’s Drive In, Hailstones.

Range Dates: 1970

Bulk Dates: 1970


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