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Cann, Harold, 2006

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-LRC-SR08
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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

Harold Cann, age 16, is a Katrina Survivor from Bay St. Louis Mississippi now leaving on Lyons Avenue in Houston’s Fifth Ward. His interview begins with Harold talking about his childhood and how he started playing basketball at age five being coached by his father. He then goes on to describe the community as small and friendly close knit town, who really loved and participated in all sports. Coming to such a big city has been quite an adjustment for Harold. He is having to face the challenge of adjusting to a co-ed public after being reared in all-boys private school for so long. Harold also expresses his passion to play basketball at the college level one day in the future. He feels as though his neighbors in Bay St. Louis and New Orleans weren’t as prepared as they should have been for Katrina and hopes that the repercussions of the storm has taught people to be more cautious of them in the future.

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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