Photographs of African American soldiers, circa 1940s

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

circa 1940s

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Photographs of African American soldiers, ms4540, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Ten photographs of African Americans serving in the United States Army in World War II. The men's uniforms include insignia for Staff Sargeant, Technical Sargeant, and Sergeant. One of the photos includes the inscription "If you all want to see a soldier look at me - these pictures - mother - from your son, Alfred C. Williams, Btry A 15th Bn, Fort Eustis, Va."

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Photographs
African American men -- Photographs
African American soldiers -- United States

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Photographs of African American soldiers, ms4540, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.