This stereoview shows a large group of Black students posing for their school photograph outside of a large school. The caption reads: “6584. The colored school, vicksburg [sic] Miss., U.S.A.” The right edge states: “Copyright 1891, by B. W. Kilburn”...
This postcard shows a photograph of a cluster of buildings situated by a railroad with a small train and mining hills. Back: printed on the left edge: Young’s Photo Parlors 19 1/2 South Clinton St., Albia, Iowa. The correspondence is...
Magic lantern slide, “Octoroon” Statue in Hot House. “This sculpture, titled The Octoroon, was made by British artist John Bell. The young woman is depicted standing in a classic pose, not unlike many representations of Venus, but she is in...
1870’s Stereoview Lincoln Monument, Philadelphia, by Robert Newell. Image shows Lincoln Monument, with a seated Abraham Lincoln. This is an early photo of the Lincoln Monument at Fairmont Park, Philadelphia shown at its first location of Lemon Hill Drive and...
Stereoview image shows two young children: a Black boy sitting in a chair and a White girl with her arm around his shoulder. They look like friends and smile broadly at the camera. The caption reads: “1603 Study in Black...
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.
Stereoview photo shows bridges leading across river to Harper’s Ferry Armory. The caption says “26113–John Brown Seized the U.S. Armory, Harper’s Ferry.” The left margin reads “Keystone View Company Manufacturers, Publishers, Made in USA, Copyrighted, Underwood and Underwood” The right...
Photo is a grainy b/w reproduction of John Brown’s cabin. Caption under photo says “John Brown Cabin, Osawatomie, Kansas’ Back: long message addressed to “Miss Lottie Gregory., Rockford, Ill. R.R. #4” The postcard is stamped from Osawatomie, Kansas.
Photo shows the landscape of Tabor College and two buildings. The caption identifies “Adams Hall” and “Gaston Hall” and also says: “Tabor, Iowa. Pub. by Arthur T. West.” Back: along the left margin “United Art Publishing Co. New York City”...
This stereoview, mounted on yellow board, shows the Refugee Camp for freed African American Slaves at Harper’s Ferry by John P. Soule: a view with the Harper’s Ferry arsenal in the background and tents and tee-pee- like structures in the...
The unknown source shows a reprint of a photo labled “No. 197 Harper’s Ferry, Virginia” from an elevated view for Hood’s Photos of the World series. Back: the text states “Hood’s Photos of the World 2d Series. No. 197. Harpers...
This b/w stereoview has been handcolored with yellow on some of the hats and trousers. The photo shows a group of Black soldiers seated on a grassy knoll. All wear hats. The caption below the image on the right says...
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...
A commercially produced postcard. Front b/w photo shows WACs outdoors in Fort Des Moines with buildings, crossing the street to go to a meal. The caption below the photo states “Mess Time–W.A.A.C. T. L. Ft. Des Moines, IA.” back: written...
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