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1 Title:   Photographs of African American soldiers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   circa 1940s  
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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."
  
  Identifier:   ms4540  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2 Title:   Document relating to the court martial of Private George Harris  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   1865 June 8  
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The collection consists of one handwritten document: dated June 8, 1865 (?) (last digit of year is illegible), relating to the court martial of Private George Harris for sleeping while on sentinel duty. The document states that the court found Private Harris guilty and sentenced him to hard labor and to wear a 24-pound ball for six months on any government fortification.
  
  Identifier:   ms1528  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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