Castro, Mauricio, 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
- Holnes, Darrel (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
Mauricio Castro comments about surviving Hurricane Katrina at sea in the Gulf of Mexico, he shares his experience of holding on to his bed and not being able to stand up and praying to God for his family, and accepting his death if it were to come at that moment. He shares his history from migrating to the US and what life has been since. He also comments on the role that God has played in his life.
Related Names
Creator
- Holnes, Darrel (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