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World War, 1939-1945 -- African Americans -- Biography

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Caldwell drawings

 Collection
Identifier: 2022-012
Abstract

The collection includes nine pencil drawings. They are believed to be created by John Caldwell, a Black serviceman, during World War II. One drawing depicts Seattle’s Camp George Jordan, a camp for Black soldiers located at 1st Ave. S. and Spokane St., which operated between 1942 and 1947. The other drawings are portraits of unknown women and famous entertainers.

Dates: circa 1940s