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Identifier
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TiffanyChang-1
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Title
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Photograph of Sergeant Samuel Smith, wife Mollie, and daughters Mary and Maggie
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Description
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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.
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Creator
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Unknown
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Date Created
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1863-1865
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Publisher
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Library of Congress
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Bibliographic Citation
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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/.