USN Segregation - Vintage
From my collection - a real piece of history - from the days before integration in the Military. This photo came from Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. During WWII Military Training took place there - this must have been from some type of USO show or something. It is not dated - the back has all kinds of stamped info on it, but the main titles say, "OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPH" "NAVY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER".
An all Black band and Black tap dancer - this was a great photo find - a real slice of history. It is hard to look back and believe they divided the troops by race.
This link will take you to the all White Band from the same time period: www.flickr.com/photos/78428166@N00/2411823497/
USN Segregation - Vintage
From my collection - a real piece of history - from the days before integration in the Military. This photo came from Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. During WWII Military Training took place there - this must have been from some type of USO show or something. It is not dated - the back has all kinds of stamped info on it, but the main titles say, "OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPH" "NAVY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER".
An all Black band and Black tap dancer - this was a great photo find - a real slice of history. It is hard to look back and believe they divided the troops by race.
This link will take you to the all White Band from the same time period: www.flickr.com/photos/78428166@N00/2411823497/