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kelly miller

kelly miller s history of the world war for human rights being an intensely human and brilliant account of the world war and why and for what purpose america and the allies are fighting and the important part taken by the negro including the horrors

miller kelly 1863 1939 author

schomburg center for research in black culture

schomburg center for research in black culture jean blackwell hutson research and reference division

wwi

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Native children spinning cotton in Kamerun, Africa.

Native children spinning cotton in Kamerun, Africa.

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Guarding the flag; The flag of the old 15th (decorated by the French) and Old Glory.

Guarding the flag; The flag of the old 15th (decorated by the French) ...

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Wallace Simpson; Employee U.S. Navy.

Wallace Simpson; Employee U.S. Navy.

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Andrew Theodore Askin; Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Andrew Theodore Askin; Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cycl...

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Hubert Alfred Johnson; Mess attendant, 2c, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Hubert Alfred Johnson; Mess attendant, 2c, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C....

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Welcome home; All hail to the conquering heroes; When New York's Negro soldiers marched amid the cheering crowd, Harlem was mad with joy over the return of its own.

Welcome home; All hail to the conquering heroes; When New York's Negro...

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Cheerfully doing the work required; The colored women did willingly and efficiently their part in helping win the war.

Cheerfully doing the work required; The colored women did willingly an...

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In line for review; Members of the 15th Infantry being reviewed; A sturdy and determined line of fighting men.

In line for review; Members of the 15th Infantry being reviewed; A stu...

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A religious meeting on the field; American, British, French, Belgian and Portuguese troops are represented in this gathering of defenders of Liberty listening to a sermon on the western front.

A religious meeting on the field; American, British, French, Belgian a...

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Wounded American soldiers entertaining themselves.

Wounded American soldiers entertaining themselves.

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The body of Lieutenant Jimmy Europe who died suddenly this week is here seen being carried from St. Mark's Church.

The body of Lieutenant Jimmy Europe who died suddenly this week is her...

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Negro nurses march in Great Red Cross Parade on Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Negro nurses march in Great Red Cross Parade on Fifth Avenue, New York...

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Getting ready for their daily bath; Negro troops in a transport going over; No inconvenience marred their good cheer.

Getting ready for their daily bath; Negro troops in a transport going ...

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The fighting U.S.A. Marine Brigade in Belleau wood; The soldier applying the bayonet is an American Negro.

The fighting U.S.A. Marine Brigade in Belleau wood; The soldier applyi...

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Home again. Oh, how joyful! Back from France, and what a grand reception awaited them! Conquering heroes on the battlefield and the warmth and enthusiasm over their homecoming are beyond words to describe.

Home again. Oh, how joyful! Back from France, and what a grand recept...

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African Negroes in Kamerun, showing native headdress.

African Negroes in Kamerun, showing native headdress.

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Negro Band of the 814th Infantry leaving the Celtic after her arrival.

Negro Band of the 814th Infantry leaving the Celtic after her arrival.

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Entertaining convalescent American soldiers at Autheil; Lieutenant Europe's noted colored band; The band in Labourboule, France.

Entertaining convalescent American soldiers at Autheil; Lieutenant Eur...

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Officers of the 370th (old Illinois 8th Regiment); 2nd-Lieut. Lawson Price, 2nd-Lieut. L.W. Stearis, 2nd-Lieut. Ed. White, 2nd-Lieut. Eliasa F. E. Williams, 1st-Lieut. Oaso Browning, Capt. Louis B. Johnson, 1st-Lieut. Frank Bates and 1st-Lieut. Binga Desmond.

Officers of the 370th (old Illinois 8th Regiment); 2nd-Lieut. Lawson P...

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Robert McCray; Seaman; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 1917.

Robert McCray; Seaman; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 1917.

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E. Harrison; Mess attendant; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 1917.

E. Harrison; Mess attendant; Lost on the U.S.S. Alcedo, November 5, 19...

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Colored Yeowomen; Employees of Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

Colored Yeowomen; Employees of Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

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Group of 369th Colored Infantry with their War Crosses; One hundred and sixty-nine men of this regiment (old 15th N.Y.) won valor medals. They were nicknamed "Hell Fighters"; Fred Rogers; George Chapman; Lawrence McVey; Isaac Freeman, Wm. Bunn; Herbert Mills; Hugh Hamilton; Clarence Johnson.

Group of 369th Colored Infantry with their War Crosses; One hundred a...

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Lined up and ready for action; Members of the 15th Infantry.

Lined up and ready for action; Members of the 15th Infantry.

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A Quartette which gave good entertainment; These colored members of the 301st Stevedore Regiment were attached to the 23rd Engineers in France.

A Quartette which gave good entertainment; These colored members of th...

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Colored troops in Puerto Rico; A brilliant Fourth of July parade through Allen Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Colored troops in Puerto Rico; A brilliant Fourth of July parade throu...

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Negro soldiers looking for the enemy.

Negro soldiers looking for the enemy.

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Prince A. Johnson, Mess attendant, 2c, U.S. N.R.F.; Died from exposure after Lake Moor was sunk, April 11, 1918.

Prince A. Johnson, Mess attendant, 2c, U.S. N.R.F.; Died from exposure...

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First Colored Battalion, District of Columbia, National Guard; On Pensylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.; Parading the National Guard before going to France.

First Colored Battalion, District of Columbia, National Guard; On Pens...

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Photographed in a village in Germany; A member of the 369th (the old 15th N.Y.) brought this picture with him.

Photographed in a village in Germany; A member of the 369th (the old 1...

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Private Henry Johnson; Private Needham Roberts; The New York National Guards (now the 369th).

Private Henry Johnson; Private Needham Roberts; The New York National ...

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Survian Austin Williams; Mess Attendant U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Survian Austin Williams; Mess Attendant U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops...

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Some of the wounded in the New York parade; The 369th Colored regiment.

Some of the wounded in the New York parade; The 369th Colored regiment...

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Baptizing Negro soldiers at Camp Gordon.

Baptizing Negro soldiers at Camp Gordon.

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William Garfield Marshall; Wardroom officers steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

William Garfield Marshall; Wardroom officers steward, U.S.N.; Lost whe...

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Ercell William Martin; Mess Attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed when shell exploded on board U.S. Von Steuben, March 5, 1918.

Ercell William Martin; Mess Attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed when shell e...

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Negro sharp shooters. during World War I

Negro sharp shooters. during World War I

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African troops being trained in France.

African troops being trained in France.

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At the signal box ready to sound the gas alarm; The sounding of the gas alarm quickly and accurately, when gas was detected, meant saving the lives of many men.

At the signal box ready to sound the gas alarm; The sounding of the ga...

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Herman Stallings, Ship's Cook, 2c, U.S.N.R.F.; Accidentally drowned while in swimming, May 19, 1918.

Herman Stallings, Ship's Cook, 2c, U.S.N.R.F.; Accidentally drowned wh...

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Hotel Booker T. Washington "Over There"; Colored soldiers leaving an American port for "Over There".

Hotel Booker T. Washington "Over There"; Colored soldiers leaving an A...

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Lieut. "Jimmy" Europe and his famous band; Another drum, beaten by Willie Webb, of Louisville, Ky., was a trophy left by the Germans when they retreated hurriedly in the Champagne engagement.

Lieut. "Jimmy" Europe and his famous band; Another drum, beaten by Wil...

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8th Reg., French war-cross winners; 1st-Lieut. Hurd; Lieut-Col. Duncane, Major White, Capt. Crawford, 1st-Lieut. Warfield and Capt. Smith, Capt. Allen, Lieut. Browning, Capt. Warner and 1st-Lieut. Tisdale.

8th Reg., French war-cross winners; 1st-Lieut. Hurd; Lieut-Col. Duncan...

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Both working for the Y.M.C.A.; Mr. Kelly and his colored driver at work during the last German offensive.

Both working for the Y.M.C.A.; Mr. Kelly and his colored driver at wor...

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Negro soldiers on the march in France.

Negro soldiers on the march in France.

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Wm. M.T. Beckley; Mess Attendant, 1c, U.S.N.; Fell overboard and drowned, U.S.S. Ozark, July 25, 1918.

Wm. M.T. Beckley; Mess Attendant, 1c, U.S.N.; Fell overboard and drown...

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Lieutenant Robert S. Campbell, U.S. Army; The first man in the 92nd American Division (Negroes) to receive the distinguished service cross for bravery in the fighting in the Argonne; He was member of Co. I. 368th Infantry.

Lieutenant Robert S. Campbell, U.S. Army; The first man in the 92nd Am...

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Benjamin Baylor; Wardroom steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Benjamin Baylor; Wardroom steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticon...

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Colored soldiers building roads "Over There"; Colored soldiers in the trenches "Over There".

Colored soldiers building roads "Over There"; Colored soldiers in the ...

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Prisoners in Germany; These prisoners of war are from America and other countries; It is stated in the history of the photographs that the two men shooting crap are American Negroes.

Prisoners in Germany; These prisoners of war are from America and othe...

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Fifth Avenue, New York, cheers Negro Veterans; The 369th Colored Infantry acclaimed by thousands upon their return from France.

Fifth Avenue, New York, cheers Negro Veterans; The 369th Colored Infan...

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Henry McCorkle, Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed on U.S.S. Von Steuben, April 10, 1918.

Henry McCorkle, Mess attendant, 3c, U.S.N.; Killed on U.S.S. Von Steub...

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The Late Major Walker, of the First Colored Battalion, District of Columbia National Guard.

The Late Major Walker, of the First Colored Battalion, District of Col...

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United States colored labor troops boarding a transport; An American Negro battalion entering a pier ready to board a transport.

United States colored labor troops boarding a transport; An American N...

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This is the wreath presented by the Ford-Darney Orchestra in memory of Lieutenant Jimmy Europe, leader of the famous Jazz band which won its laurels with 369th Infantry in France; His funeral took place from St. Mark's Church in West 53rd St.

This is the wreath presented by the Ford-Darney Orchestra in memory of...

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One of the wounded [a member of the famous 369th Colored Infantry] and his mother.

One of the wounded [a member of the famous 369th Colored Infantry] and...

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Col. Hayward and group of real fighters; All winners of the Croix de Guerre.

Col. Hayward and group of real fighters; All winners of the Croix de G...

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Soldiers of the different nationalities engaged in the World War; Portraits and headdress of 45 representative fighters engaged in the European war.

Soldiers of the different nationalities engaged in the World War; Port...

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Col. Franklin Dennison, Col. J. Roberts and Lieut. Col. Otis B. Duncan of 370th (old Illinois 8th Regiment).

Col. Franklin Dennison, Col. J. Roberts and Lieut. Col. Otis B. Duncan...

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Earle Whitesell; Fireman, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Earle Whitesell; Fireman, 3c, U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14,...

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George Fowler; Cabin steward U.S.N; Lost when Liberty boat capsized, U.S.S. Lansdale; December 6, 1918.

George Fowler; Cabin steward U.S.N; Lost when Liberty boat capsized, U...

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Sergt. Henry Johnson, of Albany N.Y., the outstanding hero; Single-handed he routed 36 Huns, killing 4 of them and wounding the remainder; Sergt. Johnson of the 369th Colored Infantry (old 15th of N.Y.), was the first man in his regiment to win the French War Cross.

Sergt. Henry Johnson, of Albany N.Y., the outstanding hero; Single-han...

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Wilson C. Sampson; Fireman 1st Class, U.S.N.; Commended for seamanlike conduct and services rendered when boiler was disabled; S.S. MacDonough, Oct. 27, 1916.

Wilson C. Sampson; Fireman 1st Class, U.S.N.; Commended for seamanlike...

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Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright...

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Kelly Miller's history of the World War for Human Rights: A wonderful array of striking pictures made from recent official photographs, illustrating and describing the new and awful devices used in horrible methods of modern warfare, together with remarkable pictures of the Negro in action both in Army and Navy. [Title page]

Kelly Miller's history of the World War for Human Rights: A wonderful...

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Lewis H. Hardwick; Mess Attendant, 3c., U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops, June 14, 1918.

Lewis H. Hardwick; Mess Attendant, 3c., U.S.N.; Lost on U.S.S. Cyclops...

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Lynn Cochrane; Ship's cook, 1c, U.S.N.R.F.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Lynn Cochrane; Ship's cook, 1c, U.S.N.R.F.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Tico...

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