Slave Narratives Volume X Missouri Narratives

Slave Narratives, Volume X: Missouri Narratives is part of the WPA Federal Writers' Project collection, preserving the firsthand testimonies of formerly enslaved African Americans from Missouri. Collected during the 1930s, these narratives provide an intimate window into the experiences of slavery, capturing stories of labor, family separation, oppression, resistance, faith, and survival.

This volume documents the unique conditions of slavery in Missouri, reflecting the state's position as a border region and the cultural, social, and economic realities that shaped the lives of enslaved individuals. The narrators' recollections include plantation work, rural labor, community traditions, and oral storytelling, all conveyed in their authentic voices and dialects.

Slave Narratives, Volume X: Missouri Narratives is an essential resource for historians, educators, students, and readers seeking primary-source accounts of slavery, the African American experience, and the enduring legacy of resilience and cultural heritage in Missouri.