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Morgan, Dione Marie, 2007

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-NMP-SR05
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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

  • 2007

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

Dione Morgan [DM], age 27, was born and raised in New Orleans [NO]. She lived her entire life in NO with the exception of going away to college for 5 years, to attend The University of Minnesota. DM was a high school English teacher at Light City Christian Academy in the Lower Ninth Ward. DM recalls the Saturday before Katrina as she travels with her mother who was a driver for Martin’s transportation service. DM talks about evacuating to Pine Grove, Louisiana, visiting Chicago after Katrina and her new community in Houston.

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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