Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 By: United States. Work Projects Administration |
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Slave Narratives is a powerful and poignant collection of firsthand accounts from former slaves in South Carolina, compiled by the Work Projects Administration. The narratives offer a rare and intimate glimpse into the brutal realities of slavery in the United States, revealing the physical and emotional hardships endured by these individuals.
The stories recounted in this book are both heartbreaking and inspiring, shedding light on the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable cruelty and injustice. The interviews give voice to those who were once silenced, allowing their experiences to be heard and remembered.
Reading these narratives is a sobering reminder of the dark and shameful history of slavery in America, but also serves as a testament to the courage and perseverance of those who survived and fought for their freedom. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this painful chapter of American history, and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of acknowledging and confronting the legacy of slavery. 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 XIV SOUTH CAROLINA NARRATIVES PART 2 Prepared by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of South Carolina Transcriber's Note: To reflect the individual character of this document, inconsistencies in punctuation and formatting have been retained. [TN:] denotes a transcriber's note. [HW:] denotes a handwritten note. INFORMANTS Eddington, Harriet 1 Edwards, Mary 2 Elliott, Rev... Continue reading book >>
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