Slave Narratives North Carolina Stories, Volume I

Dive into the profound history captured in Slave Narratives, a remarkable collection stemming from the Federal Writers Project, supported by the Library of Congress and the Works Progress Administration. This volume features verbatim accounts from personal interviews with former slaves conducted between 1936 and 1938. Each life history is meticulously recorded, preserving the narrators voices and memories. These narratives provide invaluable insights into the experiences of those who lived through slavery, offering a unique perspective on American folk history directly from the lips of participants. This is the first volume dedicated to the powerful stories from North Carolina.

Language

English

Type

podcast