Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves. Administrative Files Selected Records Bearing on the History of the Slave Narratives

"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a powerful compilation of interviews documenting firsthand accounts from people who were formerly enslaved. The book contains historical accounts of slavery in the United States during the late 1930s. It shares personal experiences of former slaves, providing insight into their lives, thoughts, and feelings about slavery and freedom. These interviews, conducted with ex-slaves, serve as important historical records that emphasize a vital period in American history. The book covers topics like the complicated aspects of life as a slave, the relationships between slaves and their masters, and what happened after the Civil War during the time of Emancipation. Through vivid narratives, these stories share struggles, resilience, cultural customs, and daily life for those enslaved across the South. The narrators' voices are shared authentically, capturing the core of their experiences and showing the humanity of those who survived slavery.