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Desmond, Zoë, 2008

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-CJ-SR24
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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

  • 2008

Creator

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

Zoë Desmond [ZD], age 20, is a Hurricane Katrina Survivor from Mid-City, New Orleans, LA. ZD’s life was pretty rough growing up in New Orleans. ZD went to Kennedy High School where he had to drop out in order to take care of his son. ZD evacuated to Alexandria, LA where he lived for two months; he moved all over the place after Hurricane Katrina. ZD now has two kids and resides in Houston, Texas, where he plans on staying for a while.

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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
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750