The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 4 (no.10), June 17, 1944. [Front cover]
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Name: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 4 (no.10), June 17, 1944. [Front cover]
Barcode: 59048
Image Number: 59048.0001
Date Published: Jun 17th, 1944
Content: GraphicText
Subjects: African AmericansWorld War, 1939-1945
Brief Description: Official newsletter of the 92nd Infantry Division known as the Buffalo Soldiers who were a segregated military division during World War II. The weekly newsletter kept the soldiers informed by publishing entertaining and educational columns in order to bolster confidence and morale while keeping a record of their experiences. One issue's front cover features the unit's boxing competitions. Most of the newsletters were published "somewhere in Italy" and also featured a Silver Star Roll of Honor for 31 recipients. The division participated in the Italy campaign. The logo was an American buffalo that was used in the 19th century by African-American troops.
Publisher: United States Army Infantry Division, 92nd Special Service Section
Language: English
Dimensions: 44.5 x 29 cm
Printing Process: Offset lithograph
Material Type: Newsprint
Historical Context: One of six issues of The Buffalo, an official newspaper for the 92nd Infantry Division contains stories of bravery, cartoons, helpful tips and other content to boost morale. The publication began on October 15, 1842 publishing more than 150 issues.
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