Oral histories and interviews with African Americans who endured the hardships of slavery. These recordings document the first-person accounts of several individuals... more
In this interview from 1940, Mr. George Johnson of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, shares memories of slavery times, including his relationship... more
In this interview from 1935, Mr. Wallace Quarterman of St. Simons Island, Georgia, recalls the last days of slavery for... more
Fountain Hughes reflects on his childhood experiences before and after the end of slavery in Charlottesville, VA. Among other events,... more