Slave Narratives
A Folk History of Slavery in the United States. From Interviews with Former Slaves / Kentucky NarrativesBy United States. Work Projects Administration
Length4h 5m
About this audiobook
"Slave Narratives" emerges as a significant testament to the experiences of former enslaved individuals in America, compiled by the United States Work Projects Administration during the 1930s. This anthology features firsthand accounts that offer invaluable insights into the lives, struggles, and resistances of African Americans before the Civil War. The collection is characterized by its documentary style, employing direct quotations and rich oral histories that bring forth the voices of those who endured the brutal realities of slavery. The narratives are not only vital historical documents but also serve as literary artifacts that reflect the resilience and humanity of their subjects against a backdrop of systemic oppression. The Work Projects Administration, created as part of the New Deal, was instrumental in employing writers and historians to document American life during the Great Depression. By focusing on slave narratives, the WPA aimed to preserve these critical yet often overlooked stories. Through interviews with aging former slaves, this initiative produced a compelling body of work that highlights the cultural memory of African Americans and confronts the legacy of slavery in the United States. "Slave Narratives" is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, African American literature, or social justice. This powerful compilation not only educates readers about the haunting realities of slavery but also celebrates the enduring strength of the human spirit. Engaging with these narratives invites readers to reflect on historical injustices while fostering a deeper understanding of the roots of contemporary racial issues.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length4 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
34Mary Wright:
2A 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
35CLAY CO. (Pearl House) Sophia Word:
3VOLUME VII
36BOYD CO. (Carl F. Hall)
4KENTUCKY NARRATIVES: Prepared by The Federal Writers' Project of The Works Progress Administration For the State of Kentucky
37BELL CO. (Nelle Shumate) Mandy Gibson:
5INFORMANTS
38BREATHITT CO. (Margaret Bishop) As told by Scott Mitchell, a former slave:
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6COMBINED INTERVIEWS
39UNION CO. (Ruby J. Girten) A Bill of Sale:
7Garrard County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Eliza Ison) [HW: Ky 9] Interview with Dan Bogie:
40WILL—Nancy Austin:
8Garrard County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Eliza Ison) [HW: Ky 13] Interview with George Henderson:
41ROCKCASTLE CO. (Robert Mullins)
9Garrard County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Eliza Ison) [HW: Ky 11] Aunt Harriet Mason—Ex-Slave:
42CLARK CO. (Mayme Nunnelley)
10Garrard County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Eliza Ison) Interview with Bert Mayfield:
43MONTGOMERY CO. (Gladys Robertson)
11Mercer County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Hazel Cinnamon) Interview with Will Oats—Ex-Slave:
44MONROE CO. (Lenneth Jones) (Uncle) Edd Shirley:
12Garrard County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Eliza Ison) Aunt Belle Robinson:
45The Story of Mrs. C. Hood:
13Monroe County. Folklore. (Lenneth Jones-242) [HW: Essay] Uncle Edd Shirley (97): Janitor at Tompkinsville Drug Co. and Hospital, Tompkinsville, Ky.
46ESTILL CO. (Evelyn McLemore) Story of Peter Bruner, a former slave:
14Garrard County. Ex-Slave Stories. (Eliza Ison) Interview with Ex-Slave Uncle Wes Woods:
47CHRISTIAN CO. (Mamie Hanbery) [HW: Ky 3] Story of Easter Sudie Campbell, (age about 72, Webber St., Hopkinsville, Ky.)
15COMBINED INTERVIEWS: Customs: By Counties Slavery: Local History and Dialect
48[Story of Uncle Dick:]
16ANDERSON CO. (Mildred Roberts) Story of Ann Gudgel (age unknown):
49Annie Morgan:
17UNION CO. (Ruby Garten) Mrs. Heyburn:
50Story of Cora Torian: (217 W. 2nd St., Hopkinsville, Ky.—Age 71.)
18CALLOWAY CO. (L. Cherry) Story of Uncle George Scruggs, a colored slave:
51Tale of Mary Wooldridge: (Clarksville Pike—Age about 103.)
19GARRARD CO. (Sue Higgins) Story of Aunt Harriet Mason age 100—a slave girl:
52CALDWELL CO. (Mary E. O'Malley) [HW: Ky 6]
20BOYD CO. (Carl F. Hall) Rev. John R. Cox:
53BALLARD CO. (J.R. Wilkerson) [HW: Ky 7] [Tinie Force and Elvira Lewis:]
21WAYNE CO. (Gertrude Vogler) [Mrs. Duncan:]
54LAWRENCE CO. (Edna Lane Carter)
22DAVIES CO. (Cecelia Laswell) [Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander:]
55LESLIE CO. (Viola Bowling)
23LAUREL CO. (Perry Larkey) Amelia Jones:
56GARRARD CO. (Sue Higgins)
24Jenny McKee:
57[Mrs. Jennie Slavin:]
25JEFFERSON CO. (Byers York) Susan Dale Sanders:
58WEBSTER CO. (J. Dunbar)
26John Anderson:
59CALDWELL CO. (Mary E. O'Malley) Esther Hudspeth:
27Joana Owens:
60ANDERSON CO. (Mildred Roberts)
28[Martha J. Jones:]
61KNOX CO. (Stewart Carey)
29FLOYD CO. (John I. Sturgill) Charlie Richmond:
62CLARK CO. (Mayme Nunnelley)
30OWENS CO. (John Forsee) George Dorsey:
63CASEY CO. (R.L. Nesbitt)
31CHRISTIAN CO. (Mamie Hanberry) Annie B. Boyd:
64CHRISTIAN CO. (Mamie Hanbery)
32Kate Billingsby:
65HOPKINS CO. (M. Hanberry)
33Nannie Eaves:
66MARTIN CO. (Cullen Jude)
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