African American soldiers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on African American military personnel in the United States Army. Works on African American military personnel in other military services are entered under the name of the service subdivided by African Americans, e.g., United States. Marine Corps--African Americans. Works on the organization, administration, and history of African American units within the United States Army are entered under United States. Army--African American troops.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George T. Smith papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS 025.001
Abstract
The George T. Smith papers contain documents from his service in the Rhode Island Militia, dated between 1867 and 1887. They include promotions in rank and appointments to the positions of commissary and adjutant. The collection also contains a plot deed in Pocasset Cemetary in Cranston for Smith's wife, Lucy Ann Smith, and a deed to a property in Providence owned by his daughter, Gertrude E. Smith.
Dates:
1867 - 1918
Found in:
Rhode Island Black Heritage Society