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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Indiana Narratives   By:

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Slave Narratives by the United States Work Projects Administration is a powerful and eye-opening collection of firsthand accounts from former slaves in Indiana. These narratives provide a unique and invaluable perspective on the brutal realities of slavery, as told by those who experienced it firsthand. The stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring, shedding light on the resilience and courage of the individuals who lived through such unimaginable hardship. This book serves as an important historical document, capturing the voices of those who have been marginalized and silenced throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of American history and the lasting impact of slavery on our society.

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

[Illustration: Old Slave, Peter Dunn]

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 V

INDIANA NARRATIVES

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

INFORMANTS

Arnold, George W. [TR: with Professor W.S. Best and Samuel Bell] Ash, Thomas, and Crane, Mary

Barber, Rosa Blakeley, Mittie Boone, Carl Bowman, Julia Boyce, Angie Boysaw, Edna Bracey, Callie [TR: daughter of Louise Terrell] Buckner, Dr. George Washington Burns, George Taylor Butler, Belle [TR: daughter of Chaney Mayer]

Carter, Joseph William Cave, Ellen Cheatam, Harriet Childress, James Colbert, Sarah Cooper, Frank [TR: son of Mandy Cooper]

Edmunds, Rev. H.H. Eubanks, John [TR: and family]

Fields, John W. Fortman, George [TR: and other interested citizens]

Gibson, John Henry Guwn, Betty [TR: reported by Mrs. Hattie Cash, daughter]

Hockaday, Mrs... Continue reading book >>


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