Smothers, Mackie, 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
- Smothers, Shari L. (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
Mackie Smothers is a survivor from Hurricane Katrina. He lives here in Houston with his wife in the home of his wife’s sister. Most of his immediate family is here in their respective apartments. Mr. Smothers is very much concerned about what to do with his home in New Orleans and he is frustrated with the way the government and insurance companies have handled him. He misses his food and the closeness of his friends and their fishing holes. But, he is determined to make a home here.
Related Names
Creator
- Smothers, Shari L. (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