Holden, Ronald, 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
- Cann, Lisa (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
Ronald Holden is a Katrina survivor who has lived in Uptown New Orleans for thirty years. The interview starts with him describing his neighborhood before the storm as nice people with nice homes; not the slums. Mr. Holden stayed at Armstrong International Airport during the storm, he made about 60 trips from the airport to Baton Rouge transporting survivors and their families. He returned from these trips with van loads of water. Now, in Houston, Mr. Holden lives in a retirement community. Doesn’t like it here in Houston and he wants to go home. He vows to return home and not let anyone take his land. This is why he is helping to organize a march on Washington.
Related Names
Creator
- Cann, Lisa (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