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Buffalo Soldiers Brass Band Photographs , circa 1943-1944

 Item — Case: 4, drawer: 5

Scope and Contents

two panoramic photographs featuring images of 65 musicians of the 92nd Infantry Division band during World War II, presumably taken at Fort Huachuca, AZ. In one photograph, the musicians are wearing their side caps, and in the other photograph, the musicians are wearing their combat helmets. In both images, the musicians are in four rows and holding various instruments. The division's logo which features a single buffalo can be see on the bass drum that is in both photographs.

Dates

  • circa 1943-1944

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 6 boxes (one document box, four photograph album boxes, one oversized box, one oversized panoramic photograph)

From the Collection: 5.33 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Separated Materials

This photograph is oversized and located in Map Case 4, Drawer 5.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

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