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[Photograph of mess hall on Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of officers eating in the mess hall at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.004

[Photograph of officer and woman]

One undated photograph of an officer and woman.

GLC09645.006

[Group of men posed by malaria control vehicle]

One undated photograph of a group of men posed by a malaria control vehicle at the Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.007

[Officer posed by the Tower of Pisa]

One undated photograph of an officer posed by the Tower of Pisa.

GLC09645.008

[Group posed outside a theater house]

One undated photograph of a group of men and women posed outside a film house at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.009

[Portrait of officer at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of an officer posed outside at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

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[Group of officers eating at mess hall]

One undated photograph of a group of officers eating together at a mess hall.

GLC09645.011

[Photograph of man at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of an officer outside at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.012

[Photograph of a couple at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of a couple at the Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.013

[Group portrait at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of a group of men and a woman at the Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.014

[Two officers posed by an aircraft at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of two officers posed by an aircraft identified as "155 10A," at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.015

[Portrait of Jimmy]

One undated photograph of an officer. On the reverse side signed with a message, "As ever, Jimmy."

GLC09645.016

[Photograph of Tuskegee Army Airfield barbershop]

One undated photograph of an airbase barber shaving an officer at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.017

[Photograph of pilot's backpack]

One undated photograph of a backpack. Presumably, one worn by pilots.

GLC09645.018

[Exterior photograph of a beach]

One undated photograph of a beach near the Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.019

[Photograph of a couple on a boardwalk]

One undated photograph of a couple posed together on a boardwalk.

GLC09645.020

[Military serviceman at register]

One undated photograph of a military serviceman at a register holding money and a cigar.

GLC09645.021

[Woman posing on airplane wing]

One undated photgraph of a woman posed on an airplane wing.

GLC09645.023

[Portrait of a man playing a bass]

One undated portrait of a man playing a bass.

GLC09645.026

[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman and women dated 1945. Their names are written on the image but is illegible.

GLC09645.027

[Portrait of military serviceman on his bicycle]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman posing with his bicycle. He appears to be standing at a water reservoir.

GLC09645.028

[Portrait of a military serviceman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman. Image is blurry. He appears to be posed by boxes and barrels.

GLC09645.030

[Group of people at a dance]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of men and women a dance.

GLC09645.031

[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a military serviceman and woman. Image has a note that reads, "To our mutual Friend from [Curveliff?] + Sharpe."

GLC09645.032

[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman and woman. They are likely a couple posed outside at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.033

[Military serviceman in water near Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman standing in water.

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[Photograph of Tuskegee Army Air Field from a distance]

One undated black-and-white photograph the Tuskegee Army Air Field from a distance.

GLC09645.039

[Military serviceman riding a bicycle]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman riding a bike. Image is blurry.

GLC09645.040

[Tuskegee Army Air Field buildings]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Tuskegee Army Air Field buildings.

GLC09645.041

[Portrait of military serviceman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.042

[Portrait of military serviceman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman at a bridge.

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[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman and a woman at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Portrait of four men at Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white portrait of four men at the Tuskegee Army Air Field. They are likely assisting with the construction of the base.

GLC09645.050

[Portrait of a sergeant]

One undated black-and-white photograph a sergeant standing in a yard.

GLC09645.052

[Portrait of a military serviceman]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a military serviceman.

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[Portrait of airmen posed by an airplane]

One undated black-and-white portrait of airmen posed by the tail of an airplane.

GLC09645.055

[Portrait of man by a Post Chartermaster sign]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a man posed in front of a sign that reads "Post Chartermaster."

GLC09645.060

[Portrait of military servicemen at the Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white group portrait of military servicemen at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.061

[Officer from the Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white portrait of an officer.

GLC09645.062

[Portrait of a woman on the grass]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a woman on the grass near the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.063

[Photograph of a bunk room]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a bunk room at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.064

[Portrait of an officer by the beach]

One undated black-and-white group portrait of an officer by the beach near the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Photograph of people by a small building and car near the Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a small building. Also pictured are two women with a patrol officer.

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[Portrait of two military officers near the Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white portrait of two military officers near the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Picture of Tuskegee Army Air Field campus]

One undated black-and-white photograph of buildings on the campus of the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.071

[Portrait of a man in overralls]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a man in mechanic overralls.

GLC09645.072

[Portrait of a man posed by beach]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a man in mechanic overralls posed by a beach.

GLC09645.073

[Buildings located near Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white photograph of buildings near Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Buildings located near Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white photograph of buildings near Tuskegee Army Air Field. A vehicle is parked near the front entrance of one building.

GLC09645.075

[Portrait of military officer]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a military officer in uniform.

GLC09645.076

[Photograph of two men near debris]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two men examining debris from what may likely be an aircraft.

GLC09645.077

[Photograph of a tractor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a man driving a tractor that is hauling another piece of machinery.

GLC09645.078

[Photograph of a tractor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a man driving a tractor in the distance. Track marks can be observed on the dirt. Buildings near the Tuskegee Army Air Field are captured in the image as well.

GLC09645.079

[Photograph of a men riding tractor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a two men riding a tractor on dirt.

GLC09645.080

[Group photograph of airplane mechanics]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of mechanics working on an aircraft.

GLC09645.081

[Photograph of military officer and woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an unidentified military officer and woman.

GLC09645.082

[Portrait of man in suit]

One undated black-and-white portrait of an unidentified man in a suit.

GLC09645.083

[Photograph of construction near Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black-and-white photograph of construction near Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Photograph of officers giving a salute]

One undated black and white photograph of officers lined up at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Portrait of a man posed by a bridge]

One undated black and white portrait of a man in mechanic overralls posed on a bridge above a river.

GLC09645.092

[Photograph of two men by a wooden fence]

One undated black and white photograph of two men pictured at a wooden fence by a body of water.

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[Photograph of man by layered brick]

One undated black and white photograph of a man by layered brick. Trees can be seen in the background.

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[Photograph of military officers lined up]

One undated black and white photograph of military officers wearing American fiber helmets lined up at Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Portrait of man seated by window]

One undated black and white photograph of a man seated by a window.

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[Photograph of kitchen staff]

One undated black and white photograph of the kitchen staff preparing a meal.

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[Photograph of mess hall]

One undated black and white photograph of men eating in the mess hall near Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Photograph of mail room near Tuskegee Army Air Field]

One undated black and white photograph of a group of men working in the mail room near Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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[Family portrait with Tuskegee Army Air Field officer]

One undated black and white group portrait. Seated at the front is an officer.

GLC09645.100

[Photograph of goods store at Tuskegee Airbase]

One undated black and white photograph of a goods store at Tuskegee Airbase. Consists of bread and canned food.

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[Photograph of men playing table tennis]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two men playing table tennis at Tuskegee Airbase.

GLC09645.105

[Portrait of man on bike by reservoir]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a man posed iwth his bicycle by the reservoir. "Danger" is painted on a wall behind him.

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[Photograph of two men in a boat]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two men in a boat in a small body of water.

GLC09645.124

[Portrait of pilot]

One undated portrait of a pilot.

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[Photograph of backyard and log cabin]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a backyard with a log cabin in the distance.

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[Photograph of community homes]

One undated black-and-white photograph of community homes and cars.

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[Photograph of well and log cabin]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a well and a log cabin. A wood pile sits by the cabin.

GLC09645.036

[Photograph of home front entrance]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the front entrance of a home. Light reflects from the car onto the outdoor sidings of the building.

GLC09645.037

[Newsclipping related to six Bombarider-Pilots]

One undated newsclipping of a photo caption depicting six Bombarider-Pilots from the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Text explains that the pilots photographed had graduated and received their pilot wings that day. Includes names of pilots and their...

GLC09645.103

[Portait of 99th Pursuit Squadron]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a member of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Handwritten text on image reads, "Me in the Army, 99th pursuit sqd. July, 1941."

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[TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack]

One undated newsclipping of a photo caption entitled, "TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack." Image displays Hattie Hall, a civil service employee at the Tuskegee Army Air Field Quartermaster Department. Also in the image is 2nd Lieutenant Frank...

GLC09645.125

[Portrait of Tuskegee airman]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a Tuskegee airman in uniform.

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[Portrait of a woman]

One undated black-and-white portrait of an unidentified woman.

GLC09645.116

Doing a Job for Uncle Sam!

One undated newsclipping entitled, "Doing a Job for Uncle Sam!" Contains an image of the radio facility, trainers and instructors located at the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Also includes names of those photographed.

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General Order No. 42

One document by William Schouler dated December 8, 1863. Regarding veterans, bounties and "men of color."

GLC03393.61

Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War

One book entitled "Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War" written by Emmett J. Scott dated 1919. This book is a history of African American roles and efforts during World War I. It is broken into thirty one chapters. There...

GLC09933

Doris "Dorie" Miller photographs and pinback [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC09934

Dorie Miller and officers

One photograph of Doris "Dorie" Miller and other officers lined up dated March 9, 1943. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.

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[Dance]

One photograph of a group of African American couples dancing dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Note in pencil on the rear of the photo reads "Dorie Miller Back row against the wall tall figure." Date is stamped on the rear...

GLC09934.02

[Seated at a Table]

One photograph of twenty four African Americans seated at a table dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.

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to Sister

One letter addressed to Hattie Bunnell from Jonathan Bunnell dated Camp of the 121st, March 18, 1864. Mentions of white soldiers leaving their current company to join African American regiments in command positions.

GLC05195.156

[10th Cavalrymen who were captured at the Battle of Carrizal]

One photograph dated approximately June 1916 of the 10th Cavalry of the United States Army who were captured at the Battle of Carrizal during World War I. It is also noted that they were released by the Mexican Army. Pictured by W.H. Horne Co.

GLC09966

[Items related to African American soldiers during World War II, 1935-1945][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of four items dated 1941-1945. Pertains to African American soldiers serving during World War II. Consists of a photograph of a Buffalo soldier, a photograph of a platoon of African American soldiers and two booklets related to African...

GLC09967

[Memorandum to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces for an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey]

One memorandum addressed to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Details include amount of men at Fort Dix, reports on integration...

GLC09972

to Governor Andrew Curtain

Requests that several regiments of "colored troops" being raised in PA be sent to the Dept. of the South: "These regiments are very generous, temperate, patient, strictly obedient, possessing great natural aptitude for arms and deeply imbued with...

GLC08307

[Collection of Edmund C. Wells, 3rd regiment, Pennsylvania, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01- .55]

Union soldier, PA Heavy Artillery, Archive of 48 letters, Jan, 1864 - June, 1865. Reports on prisoner taking, the battle of Cedar Creek, the action of "Moseby's men," fighting alongside "Zoaves", black troops,etc.

GLC08311

to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

GLC08311.40

to James Jackson

Responds on Adams " behalf to Governor of Georgia re: federal and state efforts to protect Georgia from French naval attack. Concludes vulnerability of Savannah is so high that using "gallies manned with negroes for working them and with white men to...

GLC08347

Amendment to the negro soldier bill

Invests the Confederate General-in-Chief with the power to call slaves in to military service. States that clothing and rations will be provided to slaves impressed or voluntarily offered for service by their owner. States "By Mr. Swan" (likely...

GLC08472

Items pertaining to the 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Native Guards. [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC08474

[Special orders no. 50 regarding the honorable discharge of Joseph C. Oliver]

Signed by Clark as Adjutant, Third Regiment Louisiana Native Guards. States that Oliver, Captain of Company E, Third Regiment of the Louisiana Native Guards was mustered into the service by Major [Grotius Reed] Giddings 26 November 1862 and has...

GLC08474.01