Leadership and the Negro Soldier, Army Services Manual M5, October 1944

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Title
Leadership and the Negro Soldier, Army Services Manual M5, October 1944
Collection
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
LIHPP-001-001
Date(s) of Materials
October 1944
Folder Description
"This folder contains a U.S. Army report titled ""Leadership and the Negro Soldier,"" focusing on issues related to African American and Black military service members. Topics include the education, professional experience, and health of Black service members, as well as the history of Black soldiers and other personnel in the U.S. military. The report also discusses racist stereotypes, racial segregation, and other challenges Black personnel face in navigating the communities near military bases.

Content note: This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe Black people and communities. The material is available here in its original form to facilitate research of the historical record."
Extent / Physical Description
56 digital pages
Series
Series 1. President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces Files, 1944-1963.
Preferred Citation
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers. President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces Files, 1944-1963. Leadership and the Negro Soldier, Army Services Manual M5, October 1944
Media Type
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Copyright Notice
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