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 during the late 1930s. This collection comprises firsthand testimonies from former slaves, vividly recounting their experiences and memories from the antebellum period through the Reconstruction era. The narratives provide a rich, personal insight into the lives, struggles, and resilience of enslaved individuals across the southern United
States. The opening portion of this work introduces several key informants who share their stories, such as John H. Jackson, Ben Johnson, and Isaac Johnson. These interviews capture their recollections of life under slavery, experiences during the Civil War, and their perspectives on freedom after emancipation. Uncle Jackson reminisces about his childhood, describing the relatives and skilled enslaved artisans he knew, while Uncle Ben recalls a painful moment of separation from his brother. Isaac shares details of his upbringing and the plantation system, illustrating a varied tapestry of life experiences amid older customs and changing societal conditions. The narratives combine personal anecdotes with broader historical context, highlighting not only the hardships but also the moments of joy and community shared among enslaved individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | United States. Work Projects Administration |
|---|---|
| Title | Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_Narrative_Collection |
| Credits |
Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://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 | Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Biography |
| Subject | Slavery -- North Carolina |
| Subject | Slave narratives -- North Carolina |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Social conditions |
| Subject | African Americans -- North Carolina -- Biography |
| Subject | North Carolina -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31219 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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