Historical Photo: Susie King Taylor, known as the first African American Army nurse
Title
Historical Photo: Susie King Taylor, known as the first African American Army nurse
Date
1902
Type
Historical Photograph
Description
This Library of Congress source features a 1902 historical photo of Susie King Taylor, a Civil War nurse and teacher who served with the 33rd US Colored Troops Infantry Regiment. In the sepia photo, Taylor is standing in a dark colored dress with a decorative head piece. The source provides a brief biographical summary of Taylor's life.
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Library of Congress
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“Historical Photo: Susie King Taylor, known as the first African American Army nurse,” Project Reconstruction, accessed May 4, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/1059.