Pernella Anderson
African American interviewer for the Federal Writers' Project
About Pernella Anderson
Lived 1903 – 1980 (aged 76–77). Pernella Anderson was an American interviewer and teacher.
Pernella Mae Center Anderson (1903–1980) was an African American interviewer for the Federal Writers' Project. She was from El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the only African American woman in Arkansas to interview former slaves. She went on to teach in Detroit.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pernella Anderson?
African American interviewer for the Federal Writers' Project
When was Pernella Anderson born?
Pernella Anderson was born on 12 April 1903 in Camden.
When did Pernella Anderson die?
Pernella Anderson died in 1980 in Detroit.
What was Pernella Anderson's occupation?
Pernella Anderson was an interviewer and teacher.
What nationality was Pernella Anderson?
Pernella Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Pernella Anderson
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pernella Anderson. https://biography.guide/pernella-anderson/
MLA: "Pernella Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pernella-anderson/.
Chicago: "Pernella Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pernella-anderson/.
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