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American Negro in the World WarEntry/Object ID
L2011.8.32Description
American Negro in the World War. Titled: Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War.
A Complete and Authentic Narration, from Official Sources, of the Participation of American Soldiers of the Negro Race in the World War for Democracy. Profusely Illustrated with Official Photographs.
A Full Account of the War Work Organizations of Colored Men and Women and other Civilian Activities including, The Red Cross, the Y.M.C.A., the Y.W.C.A, and the War Camp Community Service with Official Summary of the Treaty of Peace and League of Nations Covenant.
Prefaced with Highest Tributes to the American Negro b Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War; Gen. John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief, American Expeditiary Forces, and the late Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
The book is stamped inside the front cover: Sold by Jones & Son, Agents for Racial Advance Literature, 2301 Lafayette St. St. Joseph, MO. John B. Jones was also an insurance agent with offices at 913 1/2 Frederick Avenue.
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Red Cross in World War I, YWCA in World War I, YMCA in World War I, War Camp Community Service, Treaty of Peace, World War I, League of Nations, Tuskegee Institute, Black History, World War I, Black Soldiers in World War IBook Details
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Scott, Emmett J.Date Published
1919Call No.
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John B. JonesPerson or Organization
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Newton D. Baker