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Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Kentucky Narratives   By:

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Slave Narratives is a powerful and comprehensive collection of firsthand accounts from former slaves in Kentucky. The interviews conducted by the Work Projects Administration provide a unique and invaluable insight into the horrors of slavery and the resilience of those who endured it.

The narratives are raw, emotional, and eye-opening, painting a vivid picture of the brutal conditions and dehumanizing treatment that slaves faced on a daily basis. The voices of the interviewees are haunting and unforgettable, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of a generation of people who suffered immeasurable hardship.

The book sheds light on the complexity of the slave experience, exploring topics such as family separation, physical abuse, and the fight for freedom. It also highlights the importance of preserving these stories for future generations, ensuring that the legacy of slavery is never forgotten.

Overall, Slave Narratives is a poignant and necessary read for anyone interested in understanding the history of slavery in the United States. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder of the enduring impact of this dark chapter in American history.

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

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

WASHINGTON 1941

VOLUME VII

KENTUCKY NARRATIVES

Prepared by The Federal Writers' Project of The Works Progress Administration For the State of Kentucky

[TR: All county names added. Names, information in brackets added.]

INFORMANTS

Bogie, Dan

Henderson, George

Mason, Harriet Mayfield, Bert

Oats, Will

Robinson, Belle

Shirley, Edd

Woods, Wes

COMBINED INTERVIEWS

ANDERSON CO: Ann Gudgel

UNION CO: Mrs. Heyburn

CALLOWAY CO: George Scruggs

GARRARD CO: Harriet Mason

BOYD CO: Rev. John R. Cox

WAYNE CO: [Mrs. Duncan]

DAVIES CO: [Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander]

LAUREL CO: Amelia Jones Jenny McKee

JEFFERSON CO: Susan Dale Sanders John Anderson Joana Owens [Martha J. Jones]

FLOYD CO: Charlie Richmond

OWENS CO: George Dorsey

CHRISTIAN CO: Annie B. Boyd Kate Billingsby Nannie Eaves Mary Wright

CLAY CO: Sophia Word

BOYD CO:

BELL CO: Mandy Gibson

BREATHITT CO: Scott Mitchell

UNION CO... Continue reading book >>


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