African American veterans
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur Dorsey oral history interview
Item
Identifier: 2456
Content Description
This collection consist of an audiocassette tape and transcript of an oral interview conducted by Dr. Edward Dees of his uncle Authur Dorsey, World War II Merchant Marine Veteran. Dorsey describes his battle against segregation and personal experiences as chief radio operator on board the USS Dan Beard as it was torpedoed off the British Isles on December 10, 1944 with a loss of 51% fatalities. Also included is a newspaper article on the Dan Beard and a photographic reprint of the...
Dates:
Other: 2001
Richard English papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 149
Scope and Contents
The papers of educator and World War II veteran, Richard W. English, contains correspondence, educator and military records, and photographs related to his service in the all-black combat unit, the 761ST Tank Battalion, during World War II (1942-1945), his post-war service in Germany (1945-1950), and his work as a teacher and administrator in the public schools of New Orleans, Louisiana. Correspondence (1945-1982) includes a number of letters between English...
Dates:
Created: 1942-1984; Other: Date acquired: 05/09/1980
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Richard English papers
Frank S. Horne papers
Collection
Identifier: 189
Scope and Contents
The papers of Frank Smith Horne measure approximately 22 linear feet and consist of 30,000 items dated between 1927 and 1974. Over half of the papers of the collection is personal and business correspondence. The other half consists of financial records, lists, minutes, legal documents, writings, press releases, reports, general items, newspaper clippings, and various collected publications. The papers have been arranged topically and chronologically.
Dates:
Created: 1927-1974; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1975
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Frank S. Horne papers
Morris Reynaud oral history interview
Collection — Audiocassette
Identifier: 2147
Scope and Contents
The Morris Reynaud oral history interview chronicles Reynaud's participation in the Bonus Expeditionary Force, more commonly known as the Bonus March on Washington or Bonus Army of 1932. The collection includes an audio recording of Reynaud's 1978 interview with Glenda B. Stevens, a typescript transcription of the interview, and a 1979 newspaper article on Reynaud's involvement in the Bonus March. Morris Reynaud, interviewed by Glenda B. Stevens, briefly describes his upbringing,...
Dates:
Created: 1978-1979; Other: Date acquired: 07/28/1978