Contraband Camp, in Union occupied Richmond
Contraband Camp, in Union occupied Richmond, Virginia, 1865. After the surrender of the Confederacy, refugee emancipated slaves needed food and shelter. The proximity to Union forces allowed army rations to be issued and employment from the military. Photo by Mathew Brady
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13122929
Media ID
45382230
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2700px x 1843px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
