{"value"=>"<p>This scrapbook (1907-1938) is about African American soldiers and contains clippings from a variety of both African American and mainstream newspapers. Several wars are covered, including the Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I. Topics include the accomplishments of African American soldiers and regiments, discrimination in the Army, criticism of African American soldiers in World War I, and the activities of members of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization for Union Civil War veterans.</p>"}