A reissued photo postcard showing a group of White and Black soldiers. The Black soldiers are being trained to use gas masks. The caption on the front reads: “Our men have regular inspection and training of gas masks. Gas masks...
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.
This is a panoramic photograph that has been cut into 5 parts. It depicts an outdoor scene located at Fort Des Moines, with a large group of people sitting including” Doctors, Nurses, Support Personnel, Medics, Wounded – Soldiers. Some people...
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...
Curved Stereoview photo shows Aa formation of Black soldiers holding rifles. The background is barracks. The caption reads: “Colored Heroes Back From French Front, 15th Regiment, 369th Infantry, Camp Upton, N.Y.” The left margin reads “Keystone View Company Manufacturers, Publishers,...
Curved Stereoview photo shows the S. S. Aquitania. The caption reads: ” v19282–Colored Troops returning from France on S.S. Aquitania, New York.” The left margin reads “Keystone View Company Manufacturers, Publishers, Made in USA, Copyrighted, Underwood and Underwood” The right...
Curved Stereoview photo shows a crowd watching a parade. Black troops are marching down a wide street bordered by buildings with American flags flying from windows. The caption reads: “v19244–Colored Veterans of the 15th Regt. 369th Infantry, Marching up Fifth...
Curved stereoview photo shows a wide urban street with Black Cavalry riding at a gallop in a parade. The caption reads: “19190–9th Cavalry of Colored Troops in Parade.” The left margin reads “Keystone View Company Manufacturers, Publishers, Made in USA,...
Curved Stereoview photo shows several long lines of Black men on posing on a city street. They are in front of a large brick building with a sign that reads “United States Army.” The caption state: “19189–“Roosevelt Guard”– A Company...
Curved Stereoview photo shows A line of Black soldiers holding red cross stretchers. The background is urban brick buildings. The caption reads: ” 19188–Litter Bearers, Medical Detachment, 8th Regt. of Colored Men.” The left margin reads “Keystone View Company Manufacturers,...
Curved Stereoview photo shows A long line of Black soldiers, holding weapons, in front of homes. Caption reads: “19185–“Port Arms”–Colored Troops, Chicago’s 8th Regiment.” The left margin reads “Keystone View Company Manufacturers, Publishers, Made in USA, Copyrighted, Underwood and Underwood”...
Curved Stereoview photo shows Black troops in front of a building. Some men are seated in jeeps, others sit on the street. Those in front have suitcase-like boxes, open, that house machine guns. The caption reads: “19184–Lewis Machine Gun Equipment...
Curved Stereoview photo shows two lines of Black soldiers on a city street. They have formed tripods with their rifles, which are in front of the rows. The caption reads: “19183–“”Stack Arms”–Company H, 8th Regiment of Colored Troops.” The left...
Curved Stereoview photo shows a company of Black troops posing for their photograph; those in front point their machine guns. They stand in front of a large brick building. The caption reads: “19192–Company of Colored Troops Equipped with Lewis Machine...
Curved Stereoview photo shows Black troops in formation on a city street.The photo shows a side view. Brick buildings and a tree in the background, one of the buildings has an awning that says “Laundry” The caption reads: “19171–“Present Arms”–Colored...
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