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Title: Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4

Note: Reading ease score: 93.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Library of Congress, Manuscript Division)

Summary: "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project in the late 1930s. This work contains firsthand accounts from former slaves, predominantly from the Southern United States, and seeks to document their experiences and reflections on slavery and life after emancipation. The narratives were collected as part of a larger effort to preserve African American history and culture. The beginning of this collection introduces several former slaves, each sharing their life stories and memories from the time of slavery and the Civil War. Clarice Jackson recalls her life in Arkansas, expressing mixed feelings about her experiences during slavery and the changes she has seen in the younger generation. Israel Jackson shares harsh memories of his cruel master while also narrating his journey to freedom. Through their interviews, these individuals reflect on personal struggles with education, economic hardship, and familial relationships, offering a poignant glimpse into their resilience and faith despite the challenges they faced in both slavery and the post-war era. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities of their lives, beliefs, and the legacy of slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: United States. Work Projects Administration

EBook No.: 25154

Published: Apr 24, 2008

Downloads: 152

Language: English

Subject: Slave narratives -- Arkansas

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Social conditions

Subject: Slavery -- Arkansas

Subject: African Americans -- Arkansas -- Biography

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4

Note: Reading ease score: 93.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Library of Congress, Manuscript Division)

Summary: "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project in the late 1930s. This work contains firsthand accounts from former slaves, predominantly from the Southern United States, and seeks to document their experiences and reflections on slavery and life after emancipation. The narratives were collected as part of a larger effort to preserve African American history and culture. The beginning of this collection introduces several former slaves, each sharing their life stories and memories from the time of slavery and the Civil War. Clarice Jackson recalls her life in Arkansas, expressing mixed feelings about her experiences during slavery and the changes she has seen in the younger generation. Israel Jackson shares harsh memories of his cruel master while also narrating his journey to freedom. Through their interviews, these individuals reflect on personal struggles with education, economic hardship, and familial relationships, offering a poignant glimpse into their resilience and faith despite the challenges they faced in both slavery and the post-war era. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities of their lives, beliefs, and the legacy of slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: United States. Work Projects Administration

EBook No.: 25154

Published: Apr 24, 2008

Downloads: 152

Language: English

Subject: Slave narratives -- Arkansas

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Biography

Subject: Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Social conditions

Subject: Slavery -- Arkansas

Subject: African Americans -- Arkansas -- Biography

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.