Oral History Interview Kitty Mather

Partial Transcript: Today is March 23rd, 1985. My name is Teka Ward. I am at 4511 South Third Street. I am talking with Kitty Mather. Our topic is Lou Tate and the Little Loomhouse.

Segment Synopsis: Ward introduces the interview by giving the date, her name, her interviewee's name (Mather), their location, and the topic.

Keywords: Kitty Mather; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; The Little Loomhouse

Subjects: Kentucky--History; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Weaving

Partial Transcript: Kitty, as we begin, tell us something about yourself.

Segment Synopsis: Mrs. Mather shares briefly about her background and recites the story of the invention of the Little Loom, which was a collaboration between Lou Tate and her husband, Dr. S.W. Mather.

Keywords: Beaten Biscuit; Bobby McKnight; Dr. S.W. Mather; Faces of the Muse; Kitty Mather; Kitty Samuels Mather; Little looms; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; The Little Loomhouse

Subjects: Kentucky--History; Looms; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Poets; Teachers; Weaving

Partial Transcript: I understand you lived one block down the street from the Bousman family.

Segment Synopsis: Mrs. Mather talks about living down the street from the Bousman family, and about her childhood memories of when the Bousmans moved to Louisville. She describes her first memory of seeing Lou Tate, and tells about how Lou Tate raised her nephew, Wood, and took care of her aunt. She also mentions that Lou Tate loved to throw parties, and talks about her family's relationship with Lou Tate. She lists some of the items her family received from Lou Tate, and ends with the qualities she appreciated most about Lou Tate.

Keywords: Berea College; Eleanor Roosevelt; First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Mrs. Roosevelt; Party; The Little Loomhouse; Whig Rose; Wood Bousman

Subjects: Bridge (Game); Card games; First ladies; Kentucky--History; Looms; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Neighbors; Parties; Presidents' spouses; Universities and colleges; Weaving