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East from Central Time Station
A photo of Central Time Station looking east toward Hog Island Shipyard. The area is of note for it being the largest shipyard in the world at the time (1918) after the US Government contracted American International Shipbuilding to construct a…
"Philadelphia," by Alex Manly, February 1926
An article from Opportunity Magazine written by Alex Manly. He describes the prejudice hiring practices by Philadelphia industries, pointing out that there are very few African Americans employeed as machinists, specifically.
Hog Island Shipyard
A photo of Hog Island Shipyard in Philadelphia c 1919. Pictured are the docks and ships, as well as many of the individuals who worked on the shipyard. At the time, Hog Island Shipyard was the largest shipyard in the world, built by the American…
James Plunkett's draft card
Image of James Plunkett's draft card from World War I, with all of his personal information.
Hog Island Ship Ways
The U.S. government established shipyards at Hog Island during WWI. Hog Island employed many Black Philadelphians during the war years.
Dazzled Tramp in Portsmouth Harbour
Starboard view of a dazzle camouflaged Merchant Navy transport ship. This ship was moored in Portsmouth Harbor, UK.
Fletcher Hillian's Draft Card
This is a photocopy of Fletcher Hillian's 1918 Army registration for World War I.
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.
Advertisement for Emmett J. Scott's book on the American Negro during WWI
An advertisement for Emmett J. Scott's book on the American Negro during the First World War. The advertisement boldly claims Scott's book as the only "official" and "authentic" history of the American Negro in the " Great World War."
The Berean Club
Nursees watch over patients as they play cards during their stay at the Berean Club during World War I.
Camp Meade Draft Board
African American men at the Camp Meade World War I Draft Board in 1918