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Cloud, Cedric J., 2006

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-LB-SR02
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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

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

Cedric J. Cloud [CC], age 31, is a Katrina survivor from New Orleans, LA [NOL]. CC describes his daily life in New Orleans right before Hurricane Katrina in Jefferson Parish as merely existing as opposed to previous experiences of enjoying a lifestyle in Orleans Parish. The storm portion of this interview is delivered without interruption as well as descriptions of life in the Houston area which follows the storm stories. Before and after the storm stories, CC contrasts the differences in economics, politics, opportunity, education, and culture between the Houston area and New Orleans.

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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