Interviewer
John Morgan
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Description
This interview is one of a series conducted with Black residents of West Virginia. Born in Alabama, Mr. Barnett has spent a large part of his life in Charleston, West Virginia. At the time of the interview, he was ninety-nine and residing in Charleston. Mr. Barnett, who is Black, discusses the varied experiences of his life. He talks about his childhood and family as a poor black in Alabama. After running away from home at the age of thirteen, Mr. Barnett led a colorful life including working for a circus, gambling, and was tried for killing three men. He also discusses work for the C&O Railroad and the problems of his present life.
Publication Date
1978
Identifier
OH64-199
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-199.
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Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-199, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Barnett, John, 1879- -- Autobiography.
Railroads -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
African-Americans -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Charleston (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Education -- England -- Oral histories.