The Hog Killing

Record #:

35380

Author(s):

Rodenbough, Jean

Abstract:

When the weather turned cold enough, the annual hog killing would start, which was a full day’s work for the slaves.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 18 Issue 3, Nov 1970, p158-160

Subject(s):

Hogs; Food preparation; Slavery; Slave narratives; Children--Mortality