Camp Pike Arkansas African American Army Soldiers At Hospital Real Photo Postcard

Camp Pike, established in 1917 near Little Rock, Arkansas, served as a primary U.S. Army training cantonment during World War I. Its Base Hospital was vital for managing the health of thousands of recruits, addressing a range of medical needs from training injuries to widespread infectious diseases, notably the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919. This image captures a typical hospital ward from the period, likely dating to the late 1910s or early 1920s, emphasizing the structured environment of military medical facilities.