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Stevenson, Antoinette, 2006

 File — Reading Room Computer: 1, File: SKR-SG-SR01
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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

Antionette Stevenson [AS], age 23, is a Rita survivor from Lake Charles, Louisiana [LCL]. Her interview begins with her early childhood life, continuing through adulthood. [AS] goes on to describe her neighborhood and community in LCL. Then, AS discusses some details about her experiences relating to the storm: seven family members traveling in one car, no room at the shelter, family taking them in, 5 months pregnant and losing baby, hearing news reports of not being able to return home. She then describes how FEMA came through so they were able to buy some clothes and personal items that they needed.

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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