Negro Teamsters

Negro Teamsters

Here for your enjoyment is an absorbing photograph of Bermuda Hundred, Virginia; African-American teamsters near the signal tower. It was created in 1864.

The photo illustrates Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, the Army of the James, June 1864-April 1865. Shows group of seven "contrabands" dressed in old Union uniforms standing in front of a wagon and shack.

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Image ID# 56D8FC2E
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Blacks

• Slavery

• Virginia