National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designed by

Bartholomé, Albert, French, 1848 - 1928

Commissioned by

French Republic, French, founded 1792

Subject of

369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945

Date

ca. 1918

Topic

African American

Military

World War I

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

bronze and ribbon

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/16 in. (9.5 x 3.8 x 0.2 cm)

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Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053

Type

medals

Object number

2011.155.241

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Place made

France, Europe

Manufactured by

Carl Zeiss, German, founded 1846

Used by

Robinson, Peter L. Sr., American, 1892 - 1979

Subject of

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Date

ca. 1917

Topic

African American

Military

World War I

Rights

Public domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter L. Robinson, Jr. and Marie Robinson Johnson

Medium

leather , glass and metal

Dimensions

without strap: 2 5/16 x 6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (5.9 x 17.5 x 11.4 cm)

with strap: 2 5/16 x 6 7/16 x 16 1/2 in. (5.9 x 16.4 x 41.9 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Tools and Equipment-Military

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

binoculars

Object number

2010.18.2

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Worn by

Robinson, Peter L. Sr., American, 1892 - 1979

Subject of

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Date

ca. 1917

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Military

World War I

Rights

Public domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter L. Robinson, Jr. and Marie Robinson Johnson

Medium

steel, leather, burlap, string and net

Dimensions

H x W: 5 x 11 1/2 x 12 in. (12.7 x 29.2 x 30.5 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

helmets

Object number

2010.18.3ab

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

United States Army, American, founded 1775

Used by

93rd Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1919

Date

1914-1918

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Military

World War I

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

leather, imitation leather, metal, cloth, cotton, paint, plastic, plant fiber

Dimensions

On Head Form: 9 1/2 × 11 × 11 in. (24.1 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053

Type

helmets

Object number

2011.155.298

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Distributed by

United States Army, American, founded 1775

Subject of

93rd Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1919

Date

1914-1918

Topic

African American

Buffalo Soldiers

Clothing and dress

Military

World War I

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

wool, wood, tooth or horn

Dimensions

Tunic on form: 27 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (69.9 x 62.2 x 36.8 cm)

Cigarette holder: 3 3/4 x 7/16 in. (9.5 x 1.1 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

military uniforms

Object number

2011.155.299ab

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Worn by

Robinson, Peter L. Sr., American, 1892 - 1979

Subject of

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Date

ca. 1917

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Military

World War I

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter L. Robinson, Jr. and Marie Robinson Johnson

Medium

leather

Dimensions

2010.18.4a: 11 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (29.8 x 17.5 x 9.2 cm)

2010.18.4b: 12 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (30.5 x 16.5 x 8.3 cm)

Displayed together: 16 x 14 x 8 in. (40.6 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

leggings

Object number

2010.18.4ab

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Date

1917-1945

Topic

African American

Buffalo Soldiers

Military

World War I

World War II

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

thread and cloth

Dimensions

H x W: 3 x 2 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.4 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Awards and Medals

Type

insignias

Object number

2011.155.219

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Underwood & Underwood, American, 1881 - 1940s

Date

1914-1918

Topic

African American

Men

Military

Photography

Race relations

World War I

Rights

Public Domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 7 1/16 x 1/16 in. (8.9 x 17.9 x 0.2 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

stereographs

Object number

2011.155.211

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Caption

The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.From "2011.108 Acquisition Justification," written by John Lutz, 7/13/2011; Approved by Michèle Gates Moresi as public caption 07/05/2016.

Created by

Alva Studio, American

Subject of

McVey, Lawrence Leslie, American, 1897 - 1968

369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945

Date

ca. 1920

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War I

Rights

Public Domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, grand daughter

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with paper frame

Dimensions

H x W (Case closed): 8 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. (21 x 7.9 cm)

H x W (Case open): 8 1/4 × 7 3/8 in. (21 × 18.7 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Object number

2011.108.16

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Place made

New York City, New York, United States

Caption

The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.

Issued by

French Republic, French, founded 1792

Designed by

Bartholomé, Albert, French, 1848 - 1928

Received by

McVey, Lawrence Leslie, American, 1897 - 1968

Subject of

369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945

Date

1918

Topic

African American

Military

World War I

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, grand daughter

Medium

bronze , ribbon

Dimensions

H x W: 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. (10.8 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

medals

Object number

2011.108.9.1

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Caption

The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.

Photograph by

Mighell, Alfred Phillip, English American, 1878 - 1943

Subject of

McVey, Lawrence Leslie, American, 1897 - 1968

369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945

Date

1914 - 1918

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War I

Rights

Public domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, grand daughter

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

portraits

photographic postcards

Object number

2011.108.17

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Reyneau, Betsy Graves, American, 1888 - 1964

Commissioned by

United States Department of the Treasury, American, founded 1789

Printed by

United States Government Publishing Office, American, founded 1860

Subject of

Diez, Robert W., American, 1919 - 1992

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946

Date

1943

Topic

African American

Military

Tuskegee Airmen

World War II

Rights

Public Domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 27 9/16 x 19 11/16 in. (70 x 50 cm)

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Classification

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Type

posters

Object number

2011.168

Title

Poster for war bonds depicting Tuskegee Airman Robert W. Diez

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Keystone View Company, American, 1892 - 1972

Subject of

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Date

1917 - 1921

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War I

Rights

Keystone View Company

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper and cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 7 in. (8.9 x 17.8 cm)

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

stereographs

Object number

2011.155.192

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Santee, Clarence Bruce, American, ca. 1883 - 1946

Subject of

Robinson, Peter L. Sr., American, 1892 - 1979

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Date

ca. 1917

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War I

Rights

Public Domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter L. Robinson, Jr. and Marie Robinson Johnson

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 1/8 in. (25.1 x 20 x 0.3 cm)

H x W x D (Image): 7 1/8 × 5 3/16 in. (18.1 × 13.2 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Object number

2010.18.1

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Underwood & Underwood, American, 1881 - 1940s

Published by

Keystone View Company, American, 1892 - 1972

Subject of

369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945

Date

1919

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War I

Rights

Public Domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper and cardboard

Dimensions

H x W (Mount): 3 1/2 x 7 in. (8.9 x 17.8 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

stereographs

Object number

2011.155.177

Title

Stereograph of homecoming parade for the "Harlem Hellfighters"

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Place depicted

5th Avenue and East 39th Street, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Vick, Bosey E., American, 1884 - 1961

Date

1914-1918

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War I

Rights

Public domain

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

L x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Object number

2010.66.75

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

W. R. Thompson & Co.

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Date

1941 - 1944

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War II

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (8.9 x 13.7 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Type

picture postcards

Object number

2010.36.5.16

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Place depicted

Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Caption

African American History - In honor of the first Black Naval Captain, Hugh Mulzac, New York City, 1948

Joe Schwartz, Folk Photography: Poems I've Never Written (2000), 192.

Created by

Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013

Subject of

Mulzac, Hugh, American, 1886 - 1971

Unidentified Man or Men

Date

1948

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War II

Rights

© Joe Schwartz

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

gelatin silver prints

Object number

2010.74.143

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States

Caption

Back From Jim Crow Army and Navy on the Home Front - Brooklyn, New York, 1947

Joe Schwartz, Folk Photography: Poems I've Never Written (2000), 198.

Created by

Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Date

1940s

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War II

Rights

© Joe Schwartz

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 9 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (24.8 × 31.8 cm)

H x W (Image and Sheet): 16 × 20 1/8 in. (40.6 × 51.1 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

gelatin silver prints

Object number

2010.74.147

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Place depicted

Brooklyn, New York City, Kings County, New York, United States

Published by

Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930

Written by

Ford, James W., American, 1893 - 1957

Date

1942

Topic

African American

Mass media

Politics (Practical)

World War II

Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. (20 x 13 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Type

pamphlets

Object number

2010.55.15

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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