'Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume V, Indiana Narratives' Summary

The Slave Narratives: Indiana Narratives volume is a collection of interviews with former slaves in the state of Indiana. The interviews were conducted by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration as part of a larger project to document the experiences of slavery in the United States. The narratives in this volume provide a firsthand account of the lives of enslaved people in Indiana. The interviewees discuss their experiences with forced labor, physical and emotional abuse, and the struggle for freedom. They also share their memories of life before and after slavery, and their hopes for the future. The Slave Narratives: Indiana Narratives is an important resource for understanding the history of slavery in the United States. The interviews provide a unique perspective on the lives of enslaved people and the impact of slavery on individuals and communities.