Black American WWII Soldiers Archive
I maintain a private research archive of over 7,500 historical images and videos documenting the experiences of Black American soldiers during World War II. I am happy to assist with research and inquiries upon request.
Research Inquiries and Archival Collections
This archive contains original historical materials that I've collected during my research on Black American soldiers in WWII. It includes rare photographs, videos, and documents that may be valuable for researchers, historians, and students. While this archive is not publicly accessible online, I am happy to help researchers, historians, students, families, and organizations locate and check specific materials upon request.
Research Inquiries
This archive is at the disposal of researchers, historians, students, and others with a legitimate interest in Black American WWII history. To request research inquiries, please email me with:
- Your name and affiliation
- A brief description of your research interest
- How you plan to use the archive materials
- What you would like to receive or are looking for
- I'll then search through the collection to see if there's anything that fits.
About This Archive
This collection includes over 7,500 images and videos of Black American soldiers who served during World War II. The materials document their experiences, contributions, and challenges during a pivotal time in American and world history.
These materials have been collected during my research for books on Black American military units including the 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion, the 452nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, and other units that made significant but often overlooked contributions to the Allied victory. If you are looking for specific material, or if you would like to discuss preservation or digitization of historical items, please contact me.