Fulton, Ivy, 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
Ivy Fulton, age 56, is a Katrina survivor from New Orleans, Louisiana. Ivy was born and raised in New Orleans. Ivy grew up in the Desire Housing Project and was living in New Orleans East when Katrina struck. Ivy was an ordinary hard worker, that chose not to evacuate the city. Ivy and her family face serious dangers as they are waiting the storm out in LaQuinta Hotel in New Orleans East. Ivy is rescued by Police Officers, but soon finds herself mistreated and struggling to survive along with her sister Brenda, a handicapped nephew and some nieces. Finally, Ivy is transported to the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Tragically, on a trip from New Orleans back to Houston, Brenda kills herself in a car accident along with all the people who in the car [including a handicapped son]. Ivy is trying to rebuild her life in Houston, 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