1917: Canteen for African American ("Negro") soldiers and sailors, opened by the National League for Woman's Service in New York City. African American women, working with the League, requested a club and canteen for the black military men and these African American women managed and operated the club and canteen under the direction of the League.
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courtesy of U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Creted by the National League for Woman's Service.
Modifications © Jone Lewis 2001.
Topics: African American, black, men, women, soldiers, sailors, World War I, WWI, canteen, service club, National League for Woman's Service
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