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Jones, Kurtis, 2006

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-AT-SR01

Summary: Kurtis Jones [KT] is a hurricane Katrina survivor from New Orleans, Louisiana [ N.O.]. His interview begins with a brief description of his community and the activities of the neighborhood. He then goes on to tell what he first felt when hearing of the hurricane in the gulf. From their on he gives a very detailed description of what happened when the storm hit. From when it was only a little wind and rain to the height of the storm. Having to steal boats and walk for hours in the nasty water. He tells what the community looked like after the storm up until they were finally able to get out of N.O.

Dates

  • 2006

Conditions Governing Access

Oral history recordings are currently only available on site in the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections. For questions about oral history transcripts and other project documentation, please contact collection curator Mary Manning at [email protected].

Extent

From the Collection: 6 linear feet

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
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