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Robinson, Denise, 2007

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-NMP-SR09
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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

Denise Robinson [DR], age 42, is a native of New Orleans who was living in Mid-city before Katrina caused her to relocate to Houston. She is a wife, mother of two and had returned to NO one year before Katrina struck. DR evacuated before the storm to Pineville, Louisiana and stayed in a Red Cross shelter due to no hotel vacancies. DR and her family drove to Atlanta, GA after finding out they could not return to NO and eventually left for Houston. DR made Houston her home and purchased a Habitat for Humanity home.

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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