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Maria R. Montalvo, "Enslaved Archives: Slavery, Law, and the Production of the Past" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2024)

New Books in Law

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Unearthing Legal Histories of Slavery

In this chapter, a historian shares their unexpected journey from studying medicine to a deep exploration of slavery through legal archives in Louisiana. They highlight the challenges faced while analyzing antebellum court records and the importance of ethical historical representation. The chapter emphasizes the significance of archival research in uncovering the lived experiences of enslaved individuals and reflects on the critical engagement required to reinterpret historical narratives.

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