"Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops" by Susie King Taylor is a memoir offering an intimate look into the Civil War experiences of African Americans through the eyes of Taylor herself. Serving as a laundress and nurse within the 33rd Regiment, Taylor recounts the lives and contributions of Black soldiers, highlighting the trials and triumphs born from the hardships encountered in a divided nation. Encouraged by comrades, she pens her story, starting with her upbringing in Georgia during slavery, and her eventual service to the Union army. Her personal battles shed light on broader themes of segregation, freedom, and the relentless pursuit of dignity in a nation at war with itself.
Reminiscences of my life in camp with the 33d United States colored troops, late 1st S. C. Volunteers
By Susie King Taylor
A former laundress and nurse recounts her extraordinary experiences with Black soldiers during the Civil War, revealing the challenges and resilience of those fighting for freedom and equality.
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About the AuthorSusie King Taylor was an American nurse, educator and memoirist. She is known for being the first African-American nurse during the American Civil War. Beyond just her aptitude in nursing the wounded of the 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Taylor was the first Black woman to self-publish her memoirs. She was the author of Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33rd United States Colored Troops, Late 1st S.C. Volunteers. She was also an educator to formerly bonded Black people in the Reconstruction-era South by opening various schools in Georgia. Taylor would also be a part of organizing the 67 Corps of the Women's Relief Corps in 1886.
Susie King Taylor was an American nurse, educator and memoirist. She is known for being the first African-American nurse during the American Civil War. Beyond just her aptitude in nursing the wounded of the 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Taylor was the first Black woman to self-publish her memoirs. She was the author of Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33rd United States Colored Troops, Late 1st S.C. Volunteers. She was also an educator to formerly bonded Black people in the Reconstruction-era South by opening various schools in Georgia. Taylor would also be a part of organizing the 67 Corps of the Women's Relief Corps in 1886.
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