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United States. Work Projects Administration |
| Title |
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 5
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Andrea Ball and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from
images provided by the Library of Congress, Manuscript Division.
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| Summary |
"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account produced by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This collection documents the first-person experiences of former slaves, primarily in Arkansas, highlighting their life stories before and after the Civil War. The narratives focus on individual accounts that provide insight into the conditions of slavery, the impact of the Civil War, and the struggles of newly freed individuals. The opening of the book introduces a variety of former slaves by presenting their narratives through interviews conducted by project workers. For instance, Charlie McClendon shares memories from his childhood, touching on his early life under slavery and the kindness of his master compared to other owners. Lizzie McCloud recounts the harsh realities of her experience, the fear of white people, and the difficult transitions following emancipation. As these voices chronicle distinct experiences—ranging from contentment to cruelty—it's evident the opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of personal histories, providing a poignant glimpse into a critical period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Slave narratives -- Arkansas
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Biography
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Social conditions
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Arkansas
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Arkansas -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11544 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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