African American soldiers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Records:
John Parks enlistment papers
Collection — Folder 1
Call Number: RH MS P980
Overview
Enlistment papers for John Parks to join the 2nd Kansas Colored Volunteers, who promised to serve three years in the Army of the United States. Single leaf document, double-sided, co-signed by John Hayes, Jr., second lieutenant and recruiting officer for the 2nd Regiment of Kansas Colored Volunteers. Signed at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Dates:
October 1, 1863
William Harrington, III papers
Collection
Call Number: RH MS P846
Overview
The William Harrington III papers are those of a long time Kansas resident and former Buffalo Soldier who served in the U.S. Army for 30 years.
Dates:
1986 and 1994