Mr. Smith was born in c.1844
in Liberia, Africa and was allegedly 130 years
old at the time of this interview. In the interview,
he talks about being brought over on a slave ship
from Africa, the buying and selling of slaves in New
Orleans, the Civil War, the naming of him by his master,
his relationship with his master and his time spent
in slavery.
Recorded on March 17, 1975
in Bartow, Florida. Interviewer is historian and folklorist
Elmer Sparks.
Note: Controversy exists about the validity of Smith's claims. For more information, read his Wikipedia page here. |
