List of colored officers
Subject(s): African American soldiers, Allensworth, Allen, 1842-1914, Anderson, William T., 1859-1934, Baker, Edward Lee, Jr., 1865-1913, Chaplains, Military, Davis, Benjamin O., 1880-1970, Gilmer, David J. (David Jarvis), 1872-1947, Gladden, Washington W. E., 1866-1922, Green, John E. (John Ernest), 1878-1965, Lynch, John Roy, 1847-1939, Military chaplains, Prioleau, G. W. (George W.), 1856-1927, Steward, T. G. (Theophilus Gould), 1843-1924, Thompson, George S. (George Scott), 1865-1960, United States. Army. Cavalry, 10th, United States. Army. Cavalry, 9th, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 24th, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 24th (1869-1951), United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 25th, Young, Charles, 1864-1922
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Twelve officers of color are listed, including names, ranks, titles, and dates of appointment. The list includes individuals from the 9th Calvary, 10th Calvary, 24th Infantry, 25th Infantry, and Philippine Scouts.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-21
Creator(s)
The Military Secretary's Office
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
List of colored officers. [January 21, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o55361. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
The Military Secretary’s Office. List of colored officers. [21 Jan. 1907]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o55361.
APA:
The Military Secretary’s Office., [1907, January 21]. List of colored officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o55361.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
