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Edward Homer Soulds
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
2022
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Edward Homer Soulds attended San Jose State College from 1941-1942. He competed in several sports, including football, boxing, and wrestling. In 1941, Soulds was honored with a Service Award for wrestling. In World War II, he was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and went on to become a... Show moreEdward Homer Soulds attended San Jose State College from 1941-1942. He competed in several sports, including football, boxing, and wrestling. In 1941, Soulds was honored with a Service Award for wrestling. In World War II, he was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and went on to become a Lieutenant Colonel during further service. Soulds is the author of the book “Black Shavetail in Whitey’s Army” which describes his 20 years in the military and his experiences with racism while serving his country. He went on to work for the California Youth Authority and California Human Resources Development. Show less
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African Americans--History
African Americans--History Blacks--History San Jose State College San José State University Athletics—America College sports College sports—United States--History Football--United States World War, 1939-1945-- African Americans United States--Armed Forces--African Americans United States. Army Air Forces. Authors, American California Youth Authority California. Department of Human Resources Development
California—San José
Black Spartans
San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives
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