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Grain Elevator at a pier in Port Richmond, 1928
An image of a grain elevator at a pier located at East Ann Street and Richmond Street at Port Richmond, Philadelphia along the Delaware River. Grain elevators like this were used to place grain and other foodstuffs on tramp ships for transport to…
"U.S. Army Infantry troops, African American unit marching northwest of Verdun, France, in World War I"
This photograph depicts African American soldiers in World War I marching northwest of Verdun, France.
"World War I soldier, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, with two hats on table"
This photograph depicts and African American soldier, from WWI, seated with his two hats positioned on a table.
"Urgent! The president has issued an urgent call for 70,000 recruits to complete the new regiments of infantry & field artillery, regular Army"
U.S. Army recruiting poster showing men in civilian dress entering a recruiting office and exiting in military uniform, also gives locations of main recruiting station, sub-stations, and auxiliary stations, and notes that "railroad fare paid from…
An Appeal for Better Understanding Between White and Colored People of Philadelphia
Atkinson discusses the need for equality and recognition of the African Americans living within the city, appealing to the patriotism and work ethic his race has displayed.
Negroes Are No Slackers
H. W. Jenkins responds to a letter written to the Evening Public Ledger in regards to African American soldiers fighting in World War I.
Fair Play for Black Race
Frank W. N. Moore writes in response to a letter previously printed in the Evening Public Ledger on the subject of racial equality and the involvement of African Americans in World War I.
Boll Weevil Not Responsible for Negro Exodus
This article argues that the Boll Weevil is not responsible for the Black Exodus from the south but rather, people came up north for economic reasons, including better wages, better hours, and a better education.
Arthur Dingle's WWI Draft Card
This photograph is of Arthur Dingle's World War I draft card.
"Pershing on the Colored Soldier
This newpaper articles discusses General John J. Pershing's defense of African American soldiers' service during WWI. General Pershing opines under similar circumstances in battle, decisions and actions of soldiers are the same regardless of their…
At the Berean Club
A glimpse of African American soldiers playing cards alongside nurses at leisure at the Berean Club.