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20140199-206
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A transcript of an Ex-Slave Narrative interview conducted by Sheldon F. Gauthier for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Writers Project in the 1930s with Henderson Perkins. Perkins believes he was born in 1839. Perkins recalls John Pruitt, being born on the farm and living there until he and his mother were sold to Tom Garner after moving to Texas. He then describes working for Garner, driving oxen and delivering corn and water for the tavern that Garner owned, including an accident with the oxen. Perkins recalls getting married, moving to Waco and working there.
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Undated
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Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project. Fort Worth City Guide Draft and Records.
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AR316-4-8
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