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From 1936 to 1938, the Federal Writers Project interviewed more than 2,000 former slaves living in 17 states. Although the resulting narratives have been available in print and digital format for some time, the new "Generations" series attempts to place these personal accounts into a documented historical record. Recognizing the enormous genealogical potential in the stories, Rose (Black Genesis) has combined individual narratives with both primary and secondary sources to confirm, correct, and add to information given in the original interviews. This first volume offers narratives with expressed ties to Virginia, d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More