Decuir, Alexis, 2007
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Oral history interviews describe the experiences and reflections of survivors displaced to Houston by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Interview summaries/logs are available for research use, and interview recordings may be accessed on-site in the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact the library for more information.
Dates
- 2007
Creator
- Jones, Chantell (Interviewer, Person)
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
Additional Description
Summary
Alexis Decuir [AD], age 20, is a Hurricane Katrina Survivor from New Orleans Ninth Ward. AD came from a large family and describes life growing up as hard because her mother and father had to struggle to take care of her. AD attended Abramson Highs School and a cosmetology school in New Orleans. AD evacuated to Houston, Texas with her family where she now resides. During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina AD struggled for almost a month searching for her mother. AD hopes that New Orleans will soon comes back together so she can move back to be near family and friends.
Related Names
Creator
- Jones, Chantell (Interviewer, Person)
Physical Storage Information
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750