View source for Granberry, James 1970-05-11

James Granberry, then Mayor of Lubbock, 
presents his recollections of the tornado of May 11, 1970.  

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' James Granberry

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' c. 1970

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Stan Valcik

'''Length:''' 20 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' First notification of severe weather remembered,
Recalls actions prior to tornado and immediately following,
Drive to City Hall described,
Declares Lubbock in a state of emergency and establishes curfew,
Remarks on emergency powers of mayor,
Continuation of day-to-day functioning commended,
Estimates length of emergency,
Aid from outside sources mentioned,
States need for better communication,
Federal aid reviewed,
Declaration of Lubbock as national disaster area,
Again mentions day-to-day operations as functioning best.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1970

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1970


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