Photograph of Sergeant Samuel Smith, wife Mollie, and daughters Mary and Maggie

Identifier
TiffanyChang-1
Title
Photograph of Sergeant Samuel Smith, wife Mollie, and daughters Mary and Maggie
Description
During the Civil War, Black soldiers memorialized their families and loved ones through photography. This photograph of the Smith family is a testament to the care that Black families took in preserving memories of their loved ones even during times of separation.
Creator
Unknown
Date Created
1863-1865
Publisher
Library of Congress
Bibliographic Citation
Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters. United States, None. [Between 1863 and 1865] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2010647216/.

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