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Mississippi Slave Narratives Volume IX

Mississippi Slave Narratives Volume IX

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 Explore the poignant and powerful voices of former slaves in Mississippi Slave Narratives Volume IX. This collection, part of the Federal Writers Project supported by the Library of Congress and the Works Progress Administration, features verbatim accounts from personal interviews conducted between 1936 and 1938. These narratives, meticulously recorded in the narrators own words, offer a vital glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who lived through slavery. As a significant contribution to folk history, these life histories serve as an essential resource, preserving the memories and perspectives of eyewitnesses to a pivotal era in American history. Volume IX includes 26 compelling stories from Mississippi, forming a crucial part of a comprehensive 34-volume series. - Summary by Larry WilsonCopyright Science Stories Science Social Sciences World
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