Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume IX, Mississippi Narratives

"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" by the United States Work Projects Administration, documents the raw and personal experiences of former slaves through interviews conducted in the late 1930s. The book opens by introducing several individuals like Jim Allen, Anna Baker, and John Cameron, each offering their distinct memories of life before, during, and after the Civil War. Their stories paint a picture of resilience in the face of hardship, the complexities of slaveholder relationships, and the profound impact of slavery on families and communities, emphasizing the personal dimensions of this dark chapter in American history.