Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves Volume I Alabama Narratives

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume I, Alabama Narratives is a collection of firsthand accounts from former enslaved people in Alabama, compiled as part of the Federal Writers' Project under the United States Work Projects Administration (WPA) in the 1930s. This volume captures the personal stories of individuals who endured the hardships of slavery, sharing memories that range from childhood experiences to moments of emancipation and the challenges they faced after the Civil War.The narratives cover daily life on plantations, working conditions, family dynamics, and the resilience of African American communities. Each interview reveals the speakers’ voices, preserving dialects, colloquialisms, and personal anecdotes, giving readers an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of people who had been largely silenced by history. The narratives often reflect themes of resilience, suffering, hope, and faith, providing insights into the social and cultural impacts of slavery on individuals and families.