Draft Board

Item

Type
Photograph
Title
Draft Board
Rationale
This image reflects African American service in segregated armed forces during World War I.
Description
A group of African American men, mostly wearing jackets and ties, stand in front of a stone building with a White uniformed officer and suited man in front. The image is titled "Draft Board," however, according to Hagley Library and Museum this image could depict a unit that was called to serve in World War I.
Date
1918
1910s
Subject
African Americans - World War I
Draft
Creator
Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960
Extent
Physical dimensions: about 8"Wx10"L
Digital dimensions: 600x335px
Medium
Gelatin silver print (presumed)
Provenance
Part of the Frank R. Zebley photograph albums in the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Publisher
Hagley Museum and Library
Rights
The copyright and related rights status of this item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available (noted above in Publisher and Identifier) for more information.