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Slave Narratives a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Volume XII Ohio Narratives - Various
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"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Volume XII Ohio Narratives" presents a collection of verbatim accounts from former slaves, recorded through personal interviews conducted between 1936 and 1938 as part of the Federal Writers Project. These narratives, steeped in the authentic voices of those who lived through the harrowing experience of slavery, serve as a crucial repository of folk history, capturing the memories and experiences of participants and eyewitnesses.