Creator |
Jarvis, J. F. (John Fillis), 1849-1931. |
Contributor |
Underwood & Underwood, distributor. |
Title |
Some of our brave colored boys who helped free Cuba. [graphic]. |
Publisher |
Washington, D.C. : J.F. Jarvis, publisher |
Publisher |
D.C. Washington. 1899 |
Date |
[1899] |
Physical Description |
1 photograph : albumen on card mount ; 9 x 18 cm (3.5 x 7 in.) (stereograph format) |
Description |
Stereoview depicting a lineup of African American soldiers in an exterior beach setting during the Spanish American War, 1898.
The men, attired in the uniform of campaign hat, button down jacket, trousers, bullet belts, and leggings, stand at attention,
and with their rifles held to the sandy ground. Most of the men look straight ahead with a few looking toward the viewer.
In the background, an American flag at the end of the line of men and a military encampment with tents and soldiers is visible.
The Spanish American War was the conflict between Spain and the United State originating with the Cuban War of Independence.
Cuba gained independence and the United States acquired the territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine Islands from
Spain. The regular army's four Black troops (9th and10th Cavalry and 24th and 25th Infantry) and thousands of Black men volunteers
served during the war. AFrican American troop's service during the war caused controversy within the African American community
which still did not have equal civil rights as citizens of the United States.
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Notes |
Title from item. |
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Date from copyright statement: Copyright 1899 by J. F. Jarvis. |
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Distributor's imprint printed on mount: Sold by Underwood & Underwood. New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottowa-Kansas. |
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Semi-legible maunscript note on verso: Deliver to Mr. [Heyburn?] ... with ... |
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J.F. Jarvis was the largest manufacturer of stereoviews in Washington D.C. during the late 19th century. He published his
own trade list and numerous views of government surveys.
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Subject |
African American soldiers -- Cuba. |
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Beaches -- Cuba. |
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Spanish-American War, 1898. |
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Spanish-American War, 1898. -- African Americans -- Cuba. |
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Spanish-American War, 1898. -- Military personnel -- Cuba. |
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Racialization and visual culture. |
Genre |
Albumen prints -- 1890-1900. |
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Stereographs -- 1890-1900. |
Printer |
Underwood & Underwood, distributor. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereos - misc. photo - Jarvis [P.2023.6] |
Accession number |
P.2023.6 |