Tim - its headline news in the UK and I have a poster of shotgun houses 
on by bedroom wall bought in New Orleans in 2000 after a greyhound bus 
trip from Mobile.  I hope the houses have survived though i find myself 
thinking more of the people I met even those who politely begged for 
money. Commiserations.

paul courtney
leicester
UK


Timothy Scarlett wrote:

> Hello all,
> I hope our international list-members will forgive me for the  
> localized email, but I was wondering about the impact of Hurricane  
> Katrina on the museums, historic sites, and our colleagues down on  
> the gulf coast.
>
> First, I'll send out my best hopes for all our colleagues there.  The  
> tragic consequences of this storm are staggering, only considering  
> things in human terms.  I don't wish to minimize this- which is what  
> really matters.  I hope our friends and their families are all  
> accounted for as things settle down.  I'm sure everyone wishes them  
> the best and hopes that they can repair their homes and lives as  
> quickly as possible given conditions.
>
> I'm also wondering the impact of the storm on the museums and  
> institutions.  How have the universities faired?  How about the major  
> museums?  I am sure that the damage to historic sites will be  
> staggering and it will take us years to understand the storm's  
> effects.  If any of our peers there could provide us with  
> information, I'm sure everyone on the list would appreciate it very  
> much.
>
> My best to you all,
> Tim
>