EPISODE · May 17, 2012 · 4 MIN
MS Moments 309 Betty McGehee - Tenant Farming
from Mississippi Moments Podcast
Betty McGehee of Natchez recalls growing up on several plantations in Louisiana that were managed by her father. She details the difference between tenant farmers and day hands. McGehee also explains how the lack of transportation made tenant farmers dependent on the plantation store for supplies.
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