Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Mississippi Narratives By: United States. Work Projects Administration
This collection of slave narratives is a powerful and poignant portrayal of the brutal reality of slavery in the United States. The first-hand accounts from former slaves provide a raw and unfiltered look at the inhumane treatment, violence, and dehumanization they endured at the hands of their owners. The narratives offer a unique perspective on the institution of slavery, shedding light on the day-to-day experiences of those who were subjected to its horrors. The stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring, highlighting the resilience and strength of the individuals who survived such adversity. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the impact of slavery on the individuals who lived through it, as well as its lasting effects on American society. It serves as a haunting reminder of the atrocities of the past and the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States. Overall, this collection of slave narratives is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about this dark chapter in American history. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable cruelty and injustice. First Page: [TR: ] = Transcriber Note [HW: ] = Handwritten Note [FN: ] = Footnote 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 IX MISSISSIPPI NARRATIVES Prepared by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Mississippi INFORMANTS Allen, Jim Baker, Anna Cameron, John Clark, Gus Cornelius, James Davenport, Charlie Emanuel, Gabe Franks, Dora Franks, Pet Henry, Nettie Hodges, Fanny Smith Holliday, Wayne Johnson, Prince Kennedy, Hamp Lucas, James McAllum, Sam Moses, Charlie Necaise, Henri Singleton, Rev. James Smith, Berry Snow, Susan Stier, Isaac Sutton, Jane Williams, Mollie Wilson, Tom Young, Clara C. ILLUSTRATIONS Mollie Williams Tom Wilson [TR: Footnotes have been moved to appear within the text.] [TR: Informant names and locations that appear in brackets have been drawn from interviews.] Mississippi Federal Writers Slave Autobiographies Jim Allen, Clay Co... Continue reading book >>

Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Mississippi Narratives By: United States. Work Projects Administration

This collection of slave narratives is a powerful and poignant portrayal of the brutal reality of slavery in the United States. The first-hand accounts from former slaves provide a raw and unfiltered look at the inhumane treatment, violence, and dehumanization they endured at the hands of their owners.

The narratives offer a unique perspective on the institution of slavery, shedding light on the day-to-day experiences of those who were subjected to its horrors. The stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring, highlighting the resilience and strength of the individuals who survived such adversity.

The book is a valuable resource for understanding the impact of slavery on the individuals who lived through it, as well as its lasting effects on American society. It serves as a haunting reminder of the atrocities of the past and the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States.

Overall, this collection of slave narratives is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about this dark chapter in American history. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable cruelty and injustice.

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

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 IX

MISSISSIPPI NARRATIVES

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

INFORMANTS

Allen, Jim

Baker, Anna

Cameron, John Clark, Gus Cornelius, James

Davenport, Charlie

Emanuel, Gabe

Franks, Dora Franks, Pet

Henry, Nettie Hodges, Fanny Smith Holliday, Wayne

Johnson, Prince

Kennedy, Hamp

Lucas, James

McAllum, Sam Moses, Charlie

Necaise, Henri

Singleton, Rev. James Smith, Berry Snow, Susan Stier, Isaac Sutton, Jane

Williams, Mollie Wilson, Tom

Young, Clara C.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Mollie Williams

Tom Wilson

[TR: Footnotes have been moved to appear within the text.] [TR: Informant names and locations that appear in brackets have been drawn from interviews.]

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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 1	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 7	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Kansas Narratives
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 5	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Maryland Narratives	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 6
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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 2	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	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 3
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 1	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 3
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Tennessee Narratives	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Oklahoma Narratives	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 2	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 1	Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 4	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States, From Interviews with Former Slaves Virginia Narratives	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves. Texas Narratives, Part 2	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2	Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3	Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4	Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XIV, South Carolina Narratives, Part 3

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