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American Soldier's Cold War Photo Album, 1951-1957
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- American soldier
- Title
- American Soldier's Cold War Photo Album
- Dates
- 1951-1957 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12654
- Summary
- Photo album created by an enlisted African American soldier assigned to the 13th Field Artillery Regiment in Germany during the Cold War.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
During the Cold War, the 2nd Armored Division's 13th Field Artillery Regiment of the U.S. Army was one of the units serving in Germany. At this time, the Army's forces had been integrated with all races serving together. This photo album is from an unnamed African American soldier serving with the 13th Field Artillery Regiment and provides a pictorial glimpse of his experience.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains a photo album created by an enlisted African American soldier assigned to the 13th Field Artillery Regiment in Germany during the Cold War. The album includes photographs of garrison training, maneuvers, visiting local towns, and family and friends back home.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by this unidentified American Soldier at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was purchased from Between the Covers Rare Books in September 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2016.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Photo Album: Souvenir of Germany, United States Army, 2nd Armored Division, Hell on Wheels | 1951-1957 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African American soldiers
- Cold War -- Pictorial works -- Germany
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Armored Division, 2nd
Geographical Names
- United States -- Armed Forces -- African Americans
- United States -- Armed Forces -- Germany
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2016
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
