Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops, Late 1st S. C. Volunteers

Published in 1902, 'Reminiscences of My Life in Camp' is a memoir by Susie King Taylor, an African American woman who served as a laundress and nurse with the 33rd United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Taylor recounts her experiences and the contributions of Black soldiers, highlighting the intersection of race, gender, and military service. Her narrative provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by African Americans during the war and is notable for its firsthand account of a Black woman's role in a segregated military context, making it a significant contribution to Civil War literature and women's history.