Buffalo Soldier Collection

Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen on a desert march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Buffalo soldiers charging to the rescue
Captain Dodges black troopers to the rescue in the west. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Henry Ossian Flipper (1856-1940) the first black graduate of West Point Military Academy
PNP245880 Henry Ossian Flipper (1856-1940) the first black graduate of West Point Military Academy (b/w photo) by American Photographer

HSET2A-00088
Buffalo soldiers in the Arizona desert. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

Buffalo soldiers on a rough trail
Buffalo soldier and his horse taking a tumble from the trail, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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African-American buffalo soldier riding a frisky horse fresh from the herd, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

Pine Ridge Agency, S. D. trooper, Buffalo Soldier Corporal, March 1891 (b / w photo)
5942482 Pine Ridge Agency, S. D. trooper, Buffalo Soldier Corporal, March 1891 (b/w photo) by Morledge, Clarence Grant (1865-1948); Denver Public Library

The Rescue of Corporal Scott during the Geronimo campaign of 1886 (coloured engraving)
PNP245886 The Rescue of Corporal Scott during the Geronimo campaign of 1886 (coloured engraving) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

US Buffalo Soldiers marching in the desert, from a drawing of 1888 (engraving)
PNP245881 US Buffalo Soldiers marching in the desert, from a drawing of 1888 (engraving) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cabinet card of Col. Charles Young as a cadet at West Point, 1889. Creator: Pach Bros
A large sepia-toned cabinet card of Charles Young (1864-1922) as a cadet at West Point. He was the third African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy, the first black U.S

Carte-de-visite of an unidentified Union soldier, 1862-1884. Creator: Henry C. Cushing
A reddish-brown photograph of an unidentified African-American Union soldier posed in a photographers studio. The man is standing slightly off-center

Carte de visite of Sgt. Jacob Johns (19th USCT), 1864-1867. Creator: Unknown
This carte-de-visite has a photographic print depicting Sergeant Jacob Johns seated, facing the viewer with his gloved hands resting on his lap

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Buffalo soldiers around a campfire, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

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Battle of Beecher Island on the Arikaree Fork between Colonel Forsyths Buffalo Soldiers and southern Plains Indians led by Roman Nose, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States of America, North America

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"Buffalo Soldier: Courage, Resilience, and Trailblazing Legacy" In the scorching heat of the desert, a Buffalo soldier finds solace in his canteen, quenching not only his thirst but also embodying the indomitable spirit of those who came before him. Among them was Henry Ossian Flipper, an extraordinary man who shattered barriers as the first black graduate of West Point Military Academy. With unwavering determination coursing through their veins, these brave soldiers charged fearlessly to the rescue when duty called. Their gallant presence on rough trails exemplified their commitment to protecting and serving with honor. HSET2A-00088 captures a moment frozen in time - a testament to their unwavering dedication. The Pine Ridge Agency witnessed the strength and resolve of a Buffalo Soldier Corporal in March 1891 (b/w photo). His image tells stories untold; tales that echo through history's corridors. And it is within colored engravings like "The Rescue of Corporal Scott during the Geronimo campaign of 1886" that we glimpse into their valorous exploits. Marching relentlessly across desolate landscapes depicted in an engraving from 1888, US Buffalo Soldiers left footprints etched deep into our nation's tapestry. Their unity and resilience were unmatched as they faced adversity head-on. Col. Charles Young stands tall in a cabinet card from 1889 - proof that even amidst prejudice and discrimination, these soldiers rose above societal constraints with grace and dignity. The carte-de-visite portraits capture faces both known and unknown; Sgt. Jacob Johns' gaze speaks volumes about sacrifice made for freedom between 1864-1867. The legacy of Buffalo Soldiers lives on today – symbols of bravery etched forever in history's annals.