Remembering Hurricane Katrina
In anticipation of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, explore related content and resources from HNOC.
As New Orleans commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall this year, HNOC’s archives are a rich resource for unearthing stories, primary source material, photography, artwork, video, and more.
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We’re Not Done Yet: Post-Katrina Urban Planning Lessons
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Rolland Golden’s Paintings of Anguish and Hope after Katrina
The artist roamed the city’s flooded areas after the storm, sketching and painting scenes of a city coming to terms with disaster.
Ida’s Place in Louisiana’s Long History of Hurricanes
A climatologist compares Ida with other cataclysmic storms in Louisiana history.
Pushed to the Coast by Man, Indigenous Louisianans Feel Nature’s Push Back
Hurricane Ida represents another wave in a centuries-long saga of forced migration and environmental adaptation.
“The Downtown Club with Uptown Ideas”
In 1950s New Orleans, Club Desire drew national acts, nurtured young talents, and was a pillar of the Black community during segregation.
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Through Hell and High Water
One of the most substantial historical resources documenting what happened in New Orleans in the weeks following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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