Record #:

34602

Author(s):

Cameron, Rebecca

Abstract:

Cameron recalls visiting her grandfather at Buchoi, his rice plantation on the Cape Fear River, at Christmas during her childhood. Central to her recollections are yearly traditions including decorating the house, retrieving the yule log for the celebration, and baking desserts. As much of the preparatory work was conducted by black slaves, Cameron devotes much of the work to detailing interactions between the family and their slaves.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 13 Issue 1, July 1913, p3-10

Subject(s):

Race relations; Cape Fear River Valley--History; Christmas--Observances--African American