From Slave to Soldier: The Story of Hubbard Pryor
Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast
All documents and text associated with this activity are printed below, followed by a worksheet for student responses.Introduction
Hubbard Pryor, a 22 year-old who escaped enslavement in Polk County, Georgia, would eventually join the 44th US Colored Troops on April 7, 1864. In two dramatic photographs, one taken prior to his enlistment and one afterwards, the dramatic change Hubbard Pryor's life is illustrated.Name:
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From Slave to Soldier: The Story of Hubbard Pryor
Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast
Examine the documents included in this activity and write your response in the space provided.
Describe the specific differences between the two images of Private Hubbard Pryor. In general, how would you describe his appearance prior to enlistment? How would you describe his appearance after enlistment?
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From Slave to Soldier: The Story of Hubbard Pryor
Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast
Why do you think these photographs were taken? What does that tell you about the time period?Your Response
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Photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor Before Enlistment in 44th U.S. Colored Troops
10/10/1864
This photograph was enclosed in a letter. The original caption reads: Private Hubbard Pryor before enlistment in 44th USCT.
View a photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor after enlistment.
View a photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor after enlistment.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Adjutant General's Office.
National Archives Identifier: 849127
Full Citation: Photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor Before Enlistment in 44th U.S. Colored Troops; 10/10/1864; M750 CT 1864; Letters Received, 1863 - 1888; Records of the Adjutant General's Office, ; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/private-hubbard-pryor-before, April 19, 2024]Photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor Before Enlistment in 44th U.S. Colored Troops
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Photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor After Enlistment in 44th U.S. Colored Troops
10/10/1864
This photograph was enclosed in a letter. The original caption reads: Private Hubbard Pryor After Enlistment in 44th USCT.
View a photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor before enlistment.
View a photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor before enlistment.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Adjutant General's Office.
National Archives Identifier: 849136
Full Citation: Photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor After Enlistment in 44th U.S. Colored Troops; 10/10/1864; M750 CT 1864; Letters Received, 1863 - 1888; Records of the Adjutant General's Office, ; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/private-hubbard-pryor-after, April 19, 2024]Photograph of Private Hubbard Pryor After Enlistment in 44th U.S. Colored Troops
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