In 1896, the 25th made its first sojourn from Fort Missoula to Yellowstone National Park, tackling roughly 800 miles, including the return journey. A year later, Moss, along with another white officer, assistant surgeon James Kennedy, would travel with their now 20 black compatriots on a 1,900 mile expedition to St. Louis, Missouri.
“The chosen route closely followed the Northern Pacific Railroad from the corps headquarters at Fort Missoula to Billings, Montana,” HistoryNet reported. “From there it paralleled the Burlington Northern Railroad through Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri.”
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What a remarkable compilation of primary source photos and newspapers in this album. This is yet another example of how much primary sources an inform. All new to me. Thank you!
Neme Alperstein
I was still in the military in the early 80's and read an article in the Army Times probably about 1985. There are some books that have been written about the Bicycle Corps.
Great Bicycle Experiment: The Army's Historic Black Bicycle Corps, 1896-97 (Fort Missoula) By Kay Moore. Softcover, 72 pages.
So interesting 
Ruth Ferris
, thanks so much for compiling it! I've added a link to this fabulous album on both Primary Source Spotlight: Bicycles and African American Resources under groups.
Julie Schaul
I am so glad you like it and made some links to share it!
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