Oral History Interview Brother Kim Malloy

Partial Transcript: ...16th, 1985. My name is Teka Ward. I'm interviewing Brother Kim Malloy. We are at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Saint Meinrad, Indiana. 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 (Brother Kim Malloy), their location, and the topic.

Keywords: Brother Kim Malloy; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Saint Meinrad Archabbey; Saint Meinrad, IN; Saint Meinrad, Indiana; St. Meinrad Archabbey; St. Meinrad, IN; St. Meinrad, Indiana; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse

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

Partial Transcript: As we begin, I would like you to tell me a little something about yourself.

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy describes himself as a Benedictine Monk. He began teaching weaving and took his weaving class on a trip to the Little Loomhouse after hearing about Lou Tate from the weaving community and by way of a book that she had written. He describes his first trip with his students to the Little Loomhouse. He talks about the overwhelming nature of all the supplies at the Little Loomhouse. He talks about his students and the types of techniques they learned as well.

Keywords: Benedictine Monks; Benedictines; Brother Kim Malloy; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Saint Meinrad Archabbey; St. Meinrad Archabbey; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse

Subjects: Benedictine movement (Anglican Communion); Kentucky—History; Looms; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Monasteries; Monks; School field trips; Weaving

Partial Transcript: What were your first impressions of her?

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy recalls his first impressions of Lou Tate. He says that at first, he did not get to know her very well -- that came with time. He was initially impressed by her knowledge of weaving history and techniques, and her devotion to teaching weaving. He also recognized that Lou Tate was much more at ease with children than adults.

Keywords: Brother Kim Malloy; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse

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

Partial Transcript: So, after that first meeting?

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy recalls his second contact with Lou Tate when she asked to borrow his spinning wheels for a demonstration. Malloy agreed and traveled with the wheels to help with the demonstration. This sparked many more visits to the Little Loomhouse because he got to know Lou Tate much better on this second trip.

Keywords: Brother Kim Malloy; Jacquards; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Spinning bees; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse

Subjects: Coverlets; Jacquard weaving; Kentucky—History; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Spinning; Spinning-wheel; Weaving

Partial Transcript: ...heard that she collected drafts for coverlets?

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy talks about Lou Tate's coverlet draft collection. He recalls a trip he made with Lou Tate to South Union, Kentucky to give a demonstration.

Keywords: Bowling Green, Kentucky; Bowling Green, Ky; Brother Kim Malloy; Drafts; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; South Union, Kentucky; South Union, Ky; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse; Virginia

Subjects: Coverlets; Coverlets--Private collections; Kentucky—History; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Weaving; Woolen and worsted drawing

Partial Transcript: Then, after Lou Tate had died and they were going through things, we had the director of the textile section of the Smithsonian...

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy describes a visit by Smithsonian Institution employees to take a look at Lou Tate's collection.

Keywords: Brother Kim Malloy; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Smithsonian; Smithsonian Institution; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse

Subjects: Coverlets; Coverlets--Private collections; Kentucky—History; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Museums; Textiles; Weaving

Partial Transcript: We have some articles here that have appeared in newspapers...

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy talks about the newspaper interest that Lou Tate was able to generate about weaving. Ward and Malloy talk about an article written about Brother Kim Malloy and his spinning workshops.

Keywords: Brother Kim Malloy; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse; The Louisville Times

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

Partial Transcript: When, Brother Kim, was the last time you visited Lou Tate?

Segment Synopsis: Brother Kim Malloy recalls his last visit with Lou Tate. This was following a heart attack she had suffered, when she wanted to give Brother Kim Malloy a loom. He describes their conversation as being mostly about her desire to preserve the cabins, collections, and weaving techniques. Ward announces that this is the end of side one of the interview, but there does not appear to be a side two. She also says that they are in the Jacquard Loomhouse at Saint Meinrad Archabbey.

Keywords: Brother Kim Malloy; Jacquard Loomhouse; Jacquards; Lou Tate; Lou Tate Bousman; Louisa Tate Bousman; Louisville, Kentucky; Louisville, Ky; Saint Meinrad Archabbey; St. Meinrad Archabbey; Teka Ward; The Little Loomhouse

Subjects: Jacquard weaving; Kentucky—History; Looms; Louisville (Ky.)--History; Preservation; Weaving