Preserving History: The Call for War Letters from "Negro" Service Men and Women, 1946-01-01 - 1947-12-31

The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature at The New York Public Library is seeking letters from African American service members to preserve for historical records. These letters provide insight into their experiences in the armed forces and are important for writing a true history of African Americans in the war. The collection is asking for cooperation from various organizations and individuals in collecting and submitting these letters.