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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Ohio Narratives is a powerful and insightful collection of firsthand accounts from individuals who experienced the horrors of slavery in the United States. Compiled by the United States Work Projects Administration, the book provides a unique and important glimpse into the lives of those who were once enslaved.

The narratives are raw and unfiltered, offering a stark portrayal of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery. Readers are given a window into the daily struggles and hardships faced by slaves, as well as their resilience and determination to survive and resist oppression.

What makes this book particularly compelling is the diversity of voices and experiences presented. By including multiple narratives from former slaves in Ohio, the book highlights the varied and complex nature of slavery, shedding light on different aspects of the institution and its impact on individuals.

Overall, Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Ohio Narratives is a valuable and essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of slavery in America. It serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance of those who endured unimaginable suffering, and a reminder of the importance of never forgetting this dark chapter in our history.

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[TR: ] = Transcriber Note [HW: ] = Handwritten Note

SLAVE NARRATIVES

A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves

TYPEWRITTEN RECORDS PREPARED BY THE FEDERAL WRITERS' PROJECT 1936 1938 ASSEMBLED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PROJECT WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Illustrated with Photographs

WASHINGTON 1941

VOLUME XII

OHIO NARRATIVES

Prepared by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Ohio

INFORMANTS

Anderson, Charles H.

Barden, Melissa Bledsoe, Susan Bost, Phoebe Brown, Ben Burke, Sarah Woods

Campbell, James Clark, Fleming

Davidson, Hannah Dempsey, Mary Belle

East, Nancy

Glenn, Wade

Hall, David A. Henderson, Celia

Jackson, George Jemison, Rev. Perry Sid [TR: Name also appears as Jamison]

King, Julia

Lester, Angeline

McKimm, Kisey McMillan, Thomas Mann, Sarah Matheus, John William

Nelson, William

Slim, Catherine Small, Jennie Smith, Anna Stewart, Nan Sutton, Samuel

Toler, Richard

Williams, Julia Williams, Rev. Williams, William

ILLUSTRATIONS

Charles H. Anderson

Melissa Barden Phoebe Bost

James Campbell

Angeline Lester

Richard Toler

Ruth Thompson, Interviewing Graff, Editing

Ex Slave Interview Cincinnati

CHARLES H... Continue reading book >>


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