From 1936-1939, the federal government interviewed 2,300 ex-slaves in 17 states. 2/3 were over 80. By 1936, it had been 71 years since emancipation

From 1936-1939, the federal government interviewed 2,300 ex-slaves in 17 states. 2/3 were over 80. By 1936, it had been 71 years since emancipation