03083cam a22004093u 4500 73499 UtSlPG 20260610134712.0 m cr n 260607r20241902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02030128 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Taylor, Susie King, 1848-1912 Reminiscences of my life in camp with the 33d United States colored troops, late 1st S. C. Volunteers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-04-30 David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops" by Susie King Taylor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir provides a personal perspective on the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War, specifically focusing on Taylor's life as a laundress and nurse in the 33rd Regiment. The narrative highlights the contributions of Black soldiers and the intersection of race, gender, and war, showcasing both the challenges and resilience of those involved. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Taylor’s reflections, as she shares her motivations for writing this account, spurred by requests from friends and fellow veterans. She details the initial reluctance she felt in documenting her experiences, only to be encouraged by prominent figures such as Colonel Trowbridge to proceed. Taylor begins to outline her lineage and childhood, recounting early influences and the challenges of growing up under slavery in Georgia. As she introduces her journey toward supporting the Union army, the reader glimpses the complexities of her role in a segregated military context and the broader struggles for freedom and dignity faced by African Americans during and after the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Susie King Taylor, 1902 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States. Army. South Carolina Volunteers, 1st (1862-1864) United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1864-1866) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans Taylor, Susie King, 1848-1912 Woman's Relief Corps (U.S.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73499 114224 114224