The photograph shows Black soldiers grouped around a pup tent. back: An extensive message addressed to “Miss Etta Smith, 620 Pitcher St., Baltimore, MD” Identified in pencil as 7th B. 163rd Depart Brigade, Camp Dodge, Iowa Postmark is from Des...
Front of postcard shows photograph of Black troops in rows with guns at attention. Caption below image reads “Colored Troops. Guard Mount, Camp Dodge, Iowa” Back: left margin, printed “Photography By Walter L. Smith, Marshalltown, Iowa” The back writing is...
Very small snapshot shows 8 soldiers grouping together informally for their photograph — a Black soldier stands with the group of White men. “Camp Dodge, Iowa” is handwritten on the back.
Colored photo shows new arrivals at Camp Dodge. It is difficult to tell the color of skin — the blur makes everyone appear Black. Caption under photo says “New Arrivals, Camp Dodge, Iowa.” Back is blank, divided.
b/w photo shows a man (perhaps Black) driving car in Camp Dodge. At least one person is in the back seat. The caption under the photo says: “Residence Section, Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa” Back: A message written to “Dear...
Photo shows Black soldiers at drill practice. Caption under photo reads: “Colored Infantry, Camp Dodge, Iowa” Back has message to “Sis” and is addressed to “Miss Esther Bains, Rock Island, Illinois” Cancel mark is “Des Moines, Iowa, Dodge Branch” Left...
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