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Collecting and Preserving the Stories of Katrina and Rita

The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University and the University of New Orleans organized the Hurricane Digital Memory Bank (HDMB) in 2005 in partnership with many national and Gulf Coast area organizations and individuals. HDMB was awarded the Award of Merit for Leadership in History, and is the largest free public archive of Katrina and Rita with over 25,000 items in the collection. Read More.

Online Image Contribution, Hurricane Digital Memory Bank

US Army Corps of Engineers "Non-Qualifying Property" form for 820 Toledano St, Orleans Parish, with "Slate Roof" checked as the disqualifying reason, signed and dated 10-7-05, displayed against a lace curtain.

The sign the Army Corp of Engineers leaves on the door to let you know whether or not you are eligible to have your roof tarped.

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“Online Image Contribution, Hurricane Digital Memory Bank,” Hurricane Digital Memory Bank, accessed November 3, 2026, https://hurricanearchive.org/items/show/191.

Online Image Contribution, Hurricane Digital Memory Bank

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