Houston Riot of 1917 trial photograph, 1917

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Summary

Creator:
Lloyd, W. C.
Abstract:
W. C. Lloyd was a photographer. Collection comprises a gelatin silver photograph taken during the trail at Fort Sam Houston following the Houston Riot of 1917 or Camp Logan riot. It shows 64 African-American members of the Army's 24th Infantry being court martialed for mutiny and the murder of 17 people during the riot. The photographer included description written onto the negative. The back is stamped with the Lloyd Photo Co. address.
Extent:
1.2 linear ft. Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11317

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises a gelatin silver photograph taken during the trail at Fort Sam Houston following the Houston Riot of 1917 or Camp Logan riot. It shows 64 African-American members of the Army's 24th Infantry being court martialed for mutiny and the murder of 17 people during the riot. The photographer included description written onto the negative. The back is stamped with the Lloyd Photo Co. address. Acquired as part of the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture.

Biographical / historical:

W. C. Lloyd was a photographer.

Acquisition information:
The Houston Riot of 1917 Trial Photograph was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, October, 2016

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0256.

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Houston Riot of 1917 Trial Photograph, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.