“WRITING KATRINA” (FALL 2006) COLLECTION
(Mss 333)
INVENTORY
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
January 2007
Summary
Size: |
Approximately 1.5 linear feet. |
Geographic Locations: |
New Orleans, Louisiana. |
Inclusive Dates: |
2006. |
Bulk Dates: |
2006. |
Summary: |
Interviews with persons who experienced Hurricane Katrina (August 29, 2005) and/or its aftermath in the New Orleans area. Each interview file contains a transcript, related documentation, and audiotape(s) and/or videotape(s) and/or CD(s). Some additionally are accompanied by photographs. The interviews were conducted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University of New Orleans course HIST 4991, “Writing Katrina: Oral History Theory and Practice” (Fall 2006), taught by Dr. Connie Z. Atkinson. |
Related Collections: |
The Times-Picayune Hurricane Katrina Editions Collection (Mss 331); “Writing Katrina “ (Spring 2006) Collection (Mss 332) |
Source: |
Gift, December 2006. |
Access: |
No Restrictions. |
Copyright: |
Physical rights are retained by the Earl K. Long Library, University of New Orleans. |
Citation: |
“Writing Katrina” (Fall 2006) Collection (MSS 333), Louisiana and Special Collections Department, Earl K. Long Library, University of New Orleans |
Historical Note
Hurricane Katrina was the sixth-strongest Atlantic hurricane on record and the third-strongest to strike the United States. After crossing Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on August 25, 2005, it entered the Gulf of Mexico and, as a strong Category 3 hurricane with a Category 5 storm surge made its second landfall near Buras, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005. The heavy winds and storm surges associated with Katrina weakened the levee system that protected the city of New Orleans from flooding. Many levee failures were reported, including major breaches at the Seventeenth Street, London Avenue, and Industrial Canals, which allowed water to inundate at least eighty percent of the city. Katrina proved to be the costliest hurricane and one of the deadliest disasters in United States history.
More than eighty percent of area residents evacuated in advance of Katrina’s arrival, many did not. As the world watched in growing horror, rising floodwaters forced many to flee for their lives or to await long-delayed rescue in attics or on rooftops. The disaster had significant and enduring economic and political implications on local, state, and national levels, as well as an incalculable personal toll on the hundreds of thousands of lives it touched.
The course “Writing Katrina” introduced students to the methods and practice of collecting interviews. Students learned about interview preparation, research and technique, the nature and character of evidence, transcribing and editing interviews, and legal and ethical concerns in conducting and making available oral histories. The course stressed the documentation of recent experiences of New Orleanians during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Container List
NARRATOR |
SUBJECT |
INTERVIEWER |
DATE |
|
333-1 |
Billeaud, Manning Francis, III |
Experiences of a volunteer in the "Cajun Navy” who rescued survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita |
Billeaud, Shannon |
2006-10-22 |
333-2 |
Schindler, Jewel Boimare |
Impact on the elderly of evacuation, loss of home, and decision to remain in New Orleans |
Boimare, Frank P., III |
2006-11-01 |
333-3 |
Bush, Lindsey Marie |
Evacuation and relocation from Chalmette |
Douzart, Latisha A. |
2006-11-22 |
333-4 |
Nix, Jay |
Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, from the perspective of the owner of Parkway Bakery and Tavern in Mid-City |
Fuertes-Andurand, Maria A. |
2006-11-18 |
333-5 |
Fleetwood, Mary |
Impact on the elderly of evacuation and relocation |
Guillory, Eileen |
2006-10-28 2006-11-06 |
333-6 |
Schmidt, Stefan |
Experiences of a Mid-City firefighter, including animal rescues and cooperation with the “Cajun Navy” |
Guise, Kim |
2006-11-21 2006-11-21 |
333-7 |
Prevost, Michael Ward |
Rescues and worsening conditions in New Orleans for five days after Hurricane Katrina, from the perspective of a Lakeview resident |
Hedgepeth, Anita Louise |
2006-10-12 |
333-8 |
Hudspeth, Brady P. |
Experiences of a rehab counselor at the Superdome |
Howerton, Traci Donellan |
2006-10-21 |
333-9 |
Breland, Margaret Gail Mitchel “Peggy” |
Evacuation and post-hurricane work as a member of Cong. Bobby Jindal’s staff |
Hunt, Whitney K. |
2006-11-05 |
333-10 |
Thompson, Michael Joseph |
Post-Katrina study trip to Germany; UNO response to Katrina; reacting to the devastation |
Jackson, Diane Elaine |
2006-11-17 |
333-11 |
Blancq, Charles |
Effect of Katrina on New Orleans music, musicians |
Jackson, Thomas |
2006-11-16 |
333-12 |
Mire, Heidi |
Riding out the storm in Gretna |
Johnson, Shannon J. |
2006-11-15 |
333-13 |
Chun, Nina |
Surviving Hurricane Katrina in Chalmette and helping with rescues |
Kelley, Kristen |
2006-11-16 |
333-14 |
Callahan, Rob |
Planning for, surviving, and assessing the aftermath of the storm |
Lovato, Frank |
2006-11-02 |
333-15 |
Rapp, Joel Fisher |
Experiences in the French Quarter and Convention Center |
Martin, April |
2006-11-17 |
333-16 |
Adams, Melissa |
Working throughout the hurricane at Meadowcrest Hospital |
McCrossen, Melissa |
2006-11-09 |
333-17 |
Metzler, Barre |
Coping with evacuation-related deaths and the loss of home and job |
Metzler, Emily |
2006-11-15 |
333-18 |
Headrick, Julie |
The media perspective on hurricane preparations |
Millwood, Josh |
2006-10-24 |
333-19 |
Villarrubia, Audrey Levy |
Compares experiences during Hurricanes Katrina and Betsy (1965) |
Nettles, Daniel Mark |
2006-10-31 |
333-20 |
Decrauzat, Luc |
Perspective of a hotel employee, originally from Switzerland, who returned to the city early |
Sothern, Julie |
2006-11-16 |
333-21 |
Nuñez, Chandra |
Compares responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Betsy (1965) |
Striggles, Tureo |
2006-11-20 |
333-22 |
Gee, Holly |
Life in the Bywater area during and immediately after Hurricane Katrina; includes residents’ relations with the military |
Yesho, Anita |
2006-11-18 |
Index Terms
Adams, Melissa
Billeaud, Manning Francis, III
Blancq, Charles
Breland, Margaret Gail Mitchel “Peggy”
Bush, Lindsey Marie
Callahan, Rob
Chun, Nina
Decrauzat, Luc
Fleetwood, Mary
Gee, Holly
Headrick, Julie
Hudspeth, Brady P.
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Metzler, Barre
Mire, Heidi
Nix, Jay
Nuñez, Chandra
Prevost, Michael Ward
Rapp, Joel Fisher
Schindler, Jewel Boimare
Schmidt, Stefan
Thompson, Michael Joseph
Villarrubia, Audrey Levy