Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from…
"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project in the late 1930s. This work contains firsthand accounts from former slaves, predominantly from the Southern United States, and seeks to document their experiences and reflections on slavery and life after emancipation. The narratives were collected as part of a larger effort to preserve African Americanhistory and culture. The beginning of this collection introduces several former slaves, each sharing their life stories and memories from the time of slavery and the Civil War. Clarice Jackson recalls her life in Arkansas, expressing mixed feelings about her experiences during slavery and the changes she has seen in the younger generation. Israel Jackson shares harsh memories of his cruel master while also narrating his journey to freedom. Through their interviews, these individuals reflect on personal struggles with education, economic hardship, and familial relationships, offering a poignant glimpse into their resilience and faith despite the challenges they faced in both slavery and the post-war era. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities of their lives, beliefs, and the legacy of slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | United States. Work Projects Administration |
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| Title | Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_Narrative_Collection |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress, Manuscript Division) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slave narratives -- Arkansas |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Slavery -- Arkansas |
| Subject | African Americans -- Arkansas -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25154 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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