Furr

Anderson Furr, interviewed by Sadie B. Hornsby in Athens, Georgia, provides a personal account of his life as a slave on Earl Strickland’s plantation in Hall County. He recalls the daily struggles of slave life, including hard labor, meager provisions, and limited freedoms. Anderson shares memories of family, cultural practices, and post-war experiences, reflecting on the transition to freedom and its challenges, including encounters with the Ku Klux Klan. His narrative highlights resilience, community bonds, and the significance of religion in his life.