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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 2   By:

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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 2 is a powerful and haunting collection of firsthand accounts from individuals who experienced the horrors of slavery in the United States. The interviews conducted by the Work Projects Administration provide a raw and unfiltered look into the daily lives, struggles, and resilience of those who were enslaved.

The narratives in this book are both heartbreaking and inspiring, showcasing the strength and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable injustice and cruelty. Readers will be moved by the stories of individuals who faced immense challenges and adversity, yet still found ways to survive and even thrive.

Through these interviews, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the impact of slavery on individuals and communities, and the lasting legacy of this inhumane institution. The personal accounts included in this book serve as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and learning from the painful history of slavery in the United States.

Overall, Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 2 is a valuable and impactful collection that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the experiences of those who lived through slavery and the enduring impact it has had on our society.

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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 II

ARKANSAS NARRATIVES

PART 2

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

INFORMANTS

Cannon, Frank Cauley, Zenie Chambers, Liney Charleston, Jr., Willie Buck Chase, Lewis Clay, Katherine Clemments, Maria Sutton [TR: also reported as Maria Sutton Clements] Clemons, Fannie Clinton, Joe Coleman, Betty Cotton, Lucy Cotton, T.W. Cragin, Ellen Crane, Sallie Crawford, Isaac Crosby, Mary Crump, Richard Culp, Zenia Cumins, Albert [TR: in header and text of interview, Cummins] Curlett, Betty Curry, J.H.

Dandridge, Lyttleton Daniels, Ella Darrow, Mary Allen Davis, Alice Davis, Charlie Davis, D. Davis, James Davis, Jim Davis, Jeff Davis, Jeff Davis, Jordan Davis, Mary Jane Drucilla Davis, Minerva Davis, Rosetta Davis, Virginia (Jennie) Davis, Winnie Day, Leroy Dell, Hammett Dickey, James Diggs, Benjamin Dillon, Katie Dixon, Alice Dixon, Luke D... Continue reading book >>


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