The book Folktales of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume IX, Mississippi Stories is composed of unique stories from the source itself - former slaves. This volume collects the memories of Mississippians who share their experiences of slavery, freedom, and the struggle for dignity. The authors of this collection are employees of the United States Office of Worker Projects, who collected these valuable memories during the years of the Great Depression. Each story reveals the fate of a single person, asserting his right to history and memory. This book is an important part of American history and cultural heritage, revealing vivid pages of the past that must be preserved for future generations.