Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews With Former Slaves

"Slave Narratives: Oklahoma Narratives" offers a powerful and moving collection of first-person accounts from formerly enslaved African Americans. Compiled by the Work Projects Administration in the 1930s during the Great Depression, these narratives provide an invaluable window into a pivotal era in American history.

Focusing on the experiences of individuals in Oklahoma, this volume captures the oral history of those who lived through slavery and its aftermath. These biographies, drawn directly from interviews, illuminate the realities of life before and after emancipation. "Slave Narratives: Oklahoma Narratives" stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit and an essential resource for understanding the African American experience in the Southwest. A significant contribution to American history, this collection preserves vital stories of survival, hope, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom.

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