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Fort Huachuca, Arizona photograph album , circa 1940s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robinson, Thomas
- Title
- Fort Huachuca, Arizona photograph album
- Dates
- circa 1940s (inclusive)19401949
- Quantity
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0.06 linear feet, (1 portfolio)
- Collection Number
- PH 203_043
- Summary
- The Fort Huachuca photograph album collection consists of one album of snapshots of an African-American soldier and family at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, circa 1940s.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Fort Huachuca, located in Cochise County, Arizona was founded as camp Huachuca on March 3, 1877 by Captain Samuel Marmaduke Whitside leading two companies of the 6th Cavalry. Huachuca was designated as a fort in 1882. Long associated with the history of African American service in the United States Army, in 1913 Fort Huachuca became the base for the 10th Cavalry Regiment, better known as the "Buffalo Soldiers." From 1916 to 1917, the base was commanded by Charles Young, the first African American to be promoted to colonel. During World War II, For Huachuca served as the training base for African American troops serving in the 92nd and 93rd Infantry Divisions.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Fort Huacuca photograph album collection contains one album 7x10" album of snapshots of African-American solder and family at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, circa 1940s. A postcard featuring the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon is also included in this album.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- United States. Army--African American troops
Geographical Names
- Fort Huachuca (Ariz.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Robinson, Thomas (fmo)
