Slave Narrative of Mattie Curtis
In an interview with Mattie Curtis, a 98-year-old former slave from Raleigh, North Carolina, she recounts her life experiences from her birth on a plantation to her struggle for freedom. She describes the harsh treatment by various slave owners, including severe whippings and neglect. Mattie discusses the chaos during the Civil War and how she eventually gained freedom. Despite hardships, she managed to buy land and support her family while reflecting on the challenges faced by the younger generation compared to her own.