Texas -- Rockport

This collection contains oral histories recorded by students in HIST 3345-America by Nature taught by Dr. Jennifer Brown 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.

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.

Soundrecording and transcript of 30 minute 26 second oral history interview of Chantal Ortiz conducted by Lauren Robinson. Chantal Ortiz, a native of Rockport, Texas, talks about her and her family's experiences during Hurricane Harvey and the damages that her four properties in Rockport sustained. She also talks about the local college basketball team volunteering their time to help the community.

Soundrecording and transcript of 56 minute 30 second oral history interview of Christoper Wren conducted by TAMU-CC student Timothy Watts. Christopher, a Rockport, Texas resident, talks about his experiences during Hurricane Harvey, including evacuating to McAllen, Texas with his fiance and what it was like returning to his RV park afterwards and seeing the damage. He talks about the help and support Rockport received from across Texas and the nation.

Soundrecording and transcript of 42 minute oral history interview of Rockport, Texas resident Justin Holt conducted by TAMU-CC student Garrett Brundage. Justin talks about his efforts preparing for Hurricane Harvey, the damage to his house and Rockport businesses, and the relief efforts. He also compares his experience with Hurricane Harvey to his experiences with hurricanes as a child.

Soundrecording and transcript of 90 minute oral history interview of FEMA worker Lyric West conducted by TAMU-CC student Kianna Sills. Lyric talks about her experience responding to Hurricane Harvey in Rockport and Aransas Pass, Texas and the people she met during her work.

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.