Texas -- Port Aransas

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This collection contains oral histories recorded by students in HIST 5370: Oral History-Techniques and Practices taught by Dr. Laura Muñoz during fall semester 2017. The students interviewed people in the Corpus Christi area affected by Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall along the Gulf Coast at Rockport in August 2017. Transcriptions are also available.

Abstract

Former Nueces County Commissioner and Sheriff James Patrick (J.P.) Luby Jr., fought for the perseveration of Gulf beaches for years. The materials include newspapers, correspondence, photographs, and political memorabilia from 1976 to 1996.

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Soundrecording and transcript of 36 minute 28 second oral history interview of Port Aransas Chief of Police Scott Burroughs conducted by TAMU-CC student Nicole Boudreau. Scott talked about leading the initial and subsequent emergency response operations prior to and following Hurricane Harvey, including search and rescue, force protection, perimeter security, and general law enforcement operations.

Scope and Contents Soundrecording and transcript of 21 minute oral history interview of Reverend Steve Shullanberger by TAMU-CC student Chelsea Shullanberger. Reverend Schullanberger talks about the impacts of Hurricane Harvey upon Port Aransas, Texas. He explains how he and his family prepared to evacuate as well as his family's experience coming back to the devestation. Reverend Shullanberger also discusses the hurricanes impact on his church and the church members. Additionally, he mentions the...

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Soundrecording and transcript of 25 minute 44 second oral history interview of Severa Soto and her daughter Ariana Mohsenzadeh conducted by TAMU-CC student Jessica Thompson. Severa and Ariana talk about their experiences during Hurricane Harvey and their experiences during Hurricane Celia. Severa also talks about her efforts to help the community with Harvey cleanup.