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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Administrative Files Selected Records Bearing on the History of the Slave Narratives   By:

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Slave Narratives is a compelling and eye-opening collection of firsthand accounts from former slaves, documenting their experiences and memories of life during the era of American slavery. The stories are raw, poignant, and provide valuable insight into the harsh realities faced by enslaved individuals in the United States.

The book not only presents the narratives themselves, but also includes administrative files and selected records to provide context and historical background. This comprehensive approach enhances the reader's understanding of the broader social and political climate that perpetuated slavery in the United States.

Overall, Slave Narratives is a powerful and important historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of those who endured unimaginable hardships, and is a testament to the importance of preserving and learning from the voices of the past.

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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

WASHINGTON 1941

FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Paul Edwards, Administrator Amelie S. Fair, Director, Division of Community Service Programs Mary Nan Gamble, Chief, Public Activities Programs

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PROJECT Official Project No. 165 2 26 7 Work Project No. 540

Mary Nan Gamble, Acting Project Supervisor Francesco M. Bianco, Assistant Project Supervisor B.A. Botkin, Chief Editor, Writers' Unit

[Transcriber's Note: The CONTENTS section that follows lists the collection of Slave Narratives; the SELECTED RECORDS listing after the INTRODUCTION lists the nine Administrative Files included in this volume. An identifier has been added to the beginning of each of these Files.]

CONTENTS

I. ALABAMA

II. ARKANSAS

III. FLORIDA

IV. GEORGIA

V. INDIANA

VI. KANSAS

VII. KENTUCKY

VIII. MARYLAND

IX. MISSISSIPPI

X. MISSOURI

XI. NORTH CAROLINA

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