Collection

Black Officers training camp in Des Moines, Iowa

Panoramic Photograph of Military Training of Black officers at Fort Des Moines, in Iowa, 1917. The photograph has cursive writing in white across the top of the image saying: “Reserve Training,” “Captains Camp Ft. Des Moines, IA,” “Oct. 16th, 1917,” “By Hiland-Shower Ind., 1903[or 5?] Cottage ? Ave.” The image shows around 108 officers posing for this formal photograph on the porch of the Fort.

Date

October 16, 1917

Location

Des Moines Iowa

Media Type

Panoramic PhotoPhotograph