First Person Narratives of the American South, 1860-1920
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- Subject:
- Arts
- Institution Name:
- American Memory
- Collection:
- Library of Congress
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
- Abstract:
This site documents the culture of the 19th century American South from the viewpoint of Southerners. It includes diaries, autobiographies, memoirs, ex-slave narratives, and travel accounts of women, African Americans, enlisted men, Native Americans, laborers, and prominent individuals. The site features 140 titles, including some published before 1860.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Readings
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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