Authors

John Barnett

Interviewer

John Morgan

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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

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Text

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.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-199.

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Oral History Interview: John Barnett

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