Circ ML422. A245 A3 2008
Adams, Alton A.
The memoirs of Alton Augustus Adams, Sr.: First black bandmaster of the United States Navy

Historical memoir of Alton Augustus Adams, a teacher, composer, and conductor who became the first African-American bandmaster of the U.S. Navy in 1917. His influence set precedence for a fully integrated Navy band in 1942.

Circ VK221. B65 1997
Bolster, W. J.
Black jacks: African American seamen in the age of sail

A compilation of historically significant African-Americans who forged the path for seamen of color during the age of sail.

Circ HD8039. S42 U617
Cohn, Michael & Platzer, Michael K.H.
Black men of the sea

A historical reflection of African-American sailors and their various roles nationally and internationally. Donated by the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates.

Circ V23. F28 1989
Farr, James B.
Black odyssey: The seafaring traditions of Afro-Americans

Part of a series on culture, ethnicity, and nation, this volume focuses on the accomplishments of African-Americans in Naval history, contributions to navigation, and military industry.

Circ E540. N3 G53 1990
Glatthaar, Joseph T.
Forged in battle: The Civil War alliance of black soldiers and white officers

A revelation of race relations during the Civil War, Forged in Battle details the relationships between African-American soldiers and their white comrades.

Circ D774. M36 K45 1999
Kelly, Mary P.
Proudly we served: The men of the USS Mason

A history of African-American involvement in World War II Naval operations. Proudly We Served demonstrates the broad connections of African-Americans to the U.S. armed forces during the 20th century.

Circ VB324. A47 K56 2005
Knoblock, Glenn A.
Black submariners in the United States Navy, 1940-1975

This exploration of African-American submariners chronicles their service from World War II through the Cold War era. Includes chapters on becoming a steward or submariner, and life during wartime. Donated by the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates.

VB324. A47 N35 2003
Nalty, Bernard C.
Long passage to Korea: Black sailors and the integration of the U. S. Navy

Details the participation of African-Americans in the armed services from the Civil War to the Korean War. Includes information on Jim Crow, impressment, participation in the U.S. Coast Guard, and even black sports heroes of the Korean War.

Circ E591. R36 2002
Ramold, Steven J.
Slaves, sailors, citizens: African Americans in the Union Navy

Chronicles the involvement of African-Americans within the ranks of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. Along with participation, Naval operations and social conditions are addressed. Donated by the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates.

Circ E640. N3 R45 2008
Reid, Richard M.
Freedom for themselves: North Carolina's black soldiers in the Civil War

A regimental history of African-American soldiers who fought as part of the Colored Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.

*G G540. S645 2003 (GOVE Collection, 2nd floor)
Sokolow, Micheal
Charles Benson: Mariner of color in the age of sail

A description of seafaring life for Charles Benson, an African-American seafarer out of Massachusetts in the 19th century. Donated by the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates.

Circ E591. T66 2009
Tomblin, Barbara
Bluejackets & contrabands: African Americans and the Union Army

A descriptive reflection of the Union Navy's policy on "contrabands," informants, and joint Army-Navy operations during the Civil War.

Circ VK1430. A1 W75 2000
Wright, David & David Zoby
Fire on the beach: Recovering the lost story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers

Historical revelation of the first African-American crew of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station in North Carolina and the life of a "surfman." Richard Etheridge was lauded for his leadership and skillful abilities to successfully rescue the passangers and crew of ships which foundered on nearby shoals and was decorated for his accomplishments. Donated by the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates.

Recommended Electronic Resources

African Americans in the U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Maritime Service
http://www.usmm.org/african-americans.html
This site provides profiles of various prominent African American merchant mariners. Also included are information on Liberty ships named in honor of famous African-Americans.

A Salute to African-American Mariners
http://www.marad.dot.gov/education_landing_page/k_12/k_12_salute/SalutetoAfricanAmericanMariners_detail_page.htm
The U.S. Department of Transportation recognizes the significant roles African-American mariners have made to industry and wartime security.

Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/topics/africanamericans/
Website dedicated to Black History Month and honors the efforts of the nation's great African-Americans in conjunction with the National Archives, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the Holocaust Memorial Museum.

African Americans During World War II
http://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/ww2-pictures/#mm
The National Archives (Archives.gov) site for extensive audiovisual records regarding the experience of African-Americans during their involvement with World War II, including Merchant Marine and Navy experience.

February 2012