Richard, James, 2006
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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
- 2006
Creator
- Morgan, Dione (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
James Richard [JR], age 66, is a Katrina survivor from New Orleans, Louisiana. JR is originally from St. Bernard Parish. However, James settled on living in New Orleans East were he had been living for 23 years until Katrina. James enjoyed upgraded living in New Orleans East. JR decided to evacuate to Greensburg, Louisiana. Eventually, he moved to Houston. Interestingly, he believes that Katrina was a work of God. After attempting to live with several relatives, JR contemplated suicide. In addition, he is very opinionated about the rebuilding of New Orleans and bringing communities back together. He is now living in a new house with his daughter and rebuilding his community one day at-a-time.
Related Names
Creator
- Morgan, Dione (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