Voices from the Days of Slavery: Stories, Songs and Memories

Oral histories and interviews with African Americans who endured the hardships of slavery. These recordings document the first-person accounts of several individuals whose life experiences spanned the... Read more

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Voices from the Days of Slavery: Stories, Songs and Memories - George Johnson

In this interview from 1940, Mr. George Johnson of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, shares memories of slavery times, including... Read more

29 Jun 2009

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13mins

George Johnson

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Voices from the Days of Slavery: Stories, Songs and Memories - Wallace Quarterman

In this interview from 1935, Mr. Wallace Quarterman of St. Simons Island, Georgia, recalls the last days of slavery for ... Read more

29 Jun 2009

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9mins

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Voices from the Days of Slavery: Stories, Songs and Memories - Fountain Hughes

Fountain Hughes reflects on his childhood experiences before and after the end of slavery in Charlottesville, VA. Among ... Read more

27 Mar 2009

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18mins

Fountain Hughes

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