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Oklahoma Slave Narratives: Folk History from WPA Interviews

Federal Writers' Project (Fwp), Works Project Administration (Wpa) ★ 3.2/5 · ItemOracle Score Mid-Range

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Oklahoma Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves (Fwp Slave Narratives)

An collection of slave narratives from former slaves compiled by the Federal Writers' Project. Provides historical insights into slavery in the United States through firsthand accounts. Customer insight: mixed emotions about tone and depth

Highlights

  • primary-source slave narratives
  • WPA-FWP collaboration
  • regional perspectives from Oklahoma

Pros

  • historical primary-source perspectives
  • authored by WPA/FWP project
  • collections of firsthand interviews
  • scholarly context for African American studies

Cons

  • age of material may affect readability
  • narrative style varies by interview
  • nerve-wrapping topics may be intense for some readers

Best For

  • college research references
  • history curricula supplement
  • anthropology or social studies projects
  • genealogy context for slavery-era families
  • reader interested in primary sources

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