Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days

Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days is an autobiographical account by Annie L. Burton, published in the late 19th century. The narrative reflects on her early years as a slave on a southern plantation during the Civil War and her transition to freedom following the Emancipation Proclamation. Burton's story highlights her struggles for self-sufficiency and dignity as a free person of color, interspersed with influential speeches, poems, and hymns that shaped her identity and pride in her heritage.