tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post2541578355346998457..comments2023-10-05T05:21:53.100-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: BUFFALO SOLDIERSCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-32679546690752515182015-07-09T19:18:48.183-05:002015-07-09T19:18:48.183-05:00Tanya..don't you love historic reenactments, w...Tanya..don't you love historic reenactments, whether it's in a parade or a "show," I think they're great. There is more to Cathay than meets the eye. I should study her a bit more.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91159007342592726362015-07-09T12:34:55.675-05:002015-07-09T12:34:55.675-05:00hi Celia, what terrific information about Buffalo ...hi Celia, what terrific information about Buffalo Soldiers. I remember seeing a historic regiment riding in the Rose Parade this year. I so appreciate learning about Cathay. Another amazing woman of the west.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-66620148328306314312015-07-09T07:06:15.318-05:002015-07-09T07:06:15.318-05:00Thanks, Lyn. Cathay is not mentioned much, althoug...Thanks, Lyn. Cathay is not mentioned much, although someone wrote a book about her. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-2898868698636979862015-07-09T07:05:17.388-05:002015-07-09T07:05:17.388-05:00I look like a cold old lady, Sarah! This festival ...I look like a cold old lady, Sarah! This festival is held in the fall, and that year October was very chilly. I'm holding a plastic bag filled with something--cannot recall what I bought that day.<br />Thanks for your comment!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-13864476897014021862015-07-09T07:02:54.528-05:002015-07-09T07:02:54.528-05:00Yes, they do have an intriguing history. The vinta...Yes, they do have an intriguing history. The vintage photo was taken in Montana, so the four regiments were widespread. Surely someone will write a novel using Cathay as a model! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-4607303082621333872015-07-08T21:12:08.360-05:002015-07-08T21:12:08.360-05:00Fascinating post, Celia! I read about the Buffalo ...Fascinating post, Celia! I read about the Buffalo Soldiers while researching one of my books but never found any mention of Cathay Williams. She must have been one brave, determined woman. Great photo of you with the re-enactor soldiers! Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-2963291636599180402015-07-08T17:47:48.988-05:002015-07-08T17:47:48.988-05:00I didn't know any of this great history. Thank...I didn't know any of this great history. Thanks, Celia. BTW, you look mighty cool in that picture.<br />Wonderful blog. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-31199687456455637502015-07-08T16:11:20.647-05:002015-07-08T16:11:20.647-05:00I've written about the long history of the Buf...I've written about the long history of the Buffalo Soldiers at Ft Huachuca, AZ; from the camp days of 1877 to mid-20th century, doing border control, chasing Geronimo, charging up San Juan Hill before the photo of whites taking it in the Spanish-American war. Recently heard Ranger Fredrick Penn talk about their days at the San Francisco Presidio and their stints as the original rangers at Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks...Cathays' story is awaiting novel form, don't you think?Arletta Dawdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838394408448357652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-48847575113419713262015-07-08T14:31:00.923-05:002015-07-08T14:31:00.923-05:00I know what you mean. I am such a patsy.
I know what you mean. I am such a patsy. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-31572337581792150332015-07-08T14:24:17.356-05:002015-07-08T14:24:17.356-05:00I've heard about them for many years, but neve...I've heard about them for many years, but never stopped to think much about them..but surely they have colorful tales to tell.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-53396266775986154462015-07-08T14:23:06.844-05:002015-07-08T14:23:06.844-05:00I should find out more about Cathay Williams.
Than...I should find out more about Cathay Williams.<br />Thanks, Paty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-69144708674858531712015-07-08T14:02:02.750-05:002015-07-08T14:02:02.750-05:00Our country's soldiers are all heroes. Yes, it...Our country's soldiers are all heroes. Yes, it does seem they had a hard life. These days, if the power goes out, I moan. Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-53406206929344813822015-07-08T11:56:55.572-05:002015-07-08T11:56:55.572-05:00Celia, I had read about Cathay Williams before--so...Celia, I had read about Cathay Williams before--so interesting. When I worked at the Nat'l. Cowboy Museum, there was a display there honoring the Buffalo Soldiers. What a hard life that must have been! Very interesting post! I really loved that picture of you and the re-enactors.<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-19401893457615557752015-07-08T11:54:03.860-05:002015-07-08T11:54:03.860-05:00Celia, That was interesting about the one woman in...Celia, That was interesting about the one woman in the Buffalo Soldiers. Good post!Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-88603144251080710632015-07-08T11:44:57.182-05:002015-07-08T11:44:57.182-05:00I'm sure there are numerous reenactment groups...I'm sure there are numerous reenactment groups. This group I visited with on our courthouse square during Western Swing Day were very friendly and answered my question very politely, and readily agreed to be photographed with me. I love the photo.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-46212484899772347952015-07-08T11:43:12.227-05:002015-07-08T11:43:12.227-05:00I need to do more research on Cathay Williams. I&#...I need to do more research on Cathay Williams. I've only heard about her through the articles about the soldiers. I laughed when she got sick and left the regiment, they charged her with desertion, but she simple donned a dress and went on her way. They never suspected. Very cool.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-13132725976257908062015-07-08T11:41:13.345-05:002015-07-08T11:41:13.345-05:00You're probably right in that these four regim...You're probably right in that these four regiments were often sent into the most dangerous areas. Even though the had the least drop-out rate of any regiment, they were not allowed to lead themselves. A white officer was always assigned to lead each regiment. I think they could have done a fine job by themselves. I love that photo take in Montana. Don't they look self-assured and fearless? Love it. Thanks, Kathleen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-33959270933081951572015-07-08T11:10:24.253-05:002015-07-08T11:10:24.253-05:00We have a contingent of men who represent the Buff...We have a contingent of men who represent the Buffalo Soldiers here and they do events at Evergreen Cemetery and speak at countless other events. Their history is one that should not be lost. Thank you for continuing their story. Doris McCraw/Angela RainesRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-28557942160541754052015-07-08T10:12:11.756-05:002015-07-08T10:12:11.756-05:00My husband and I visited Fort Concho where some of...My husband and I visited Fort Concho where some of the buffalo soldiers were quartered--along with their white officers. I didn't know about Cathay Williams, and found that interesting. We also read the book BUFFALO SOLDIERS. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-63985620333153050922015-07-08T09:07:48.353-05:002015-07-08T09:07:48.353-05:00Celia, this is so interesting! I've read a lit...Celia, this is so interesting! I've read a little about the buffalo soldiers, and it seems they often were sent on the most dangerous assignments -- probably because black soldiers were deemed "more expendable" than white soldiers.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this with us this morning. I love it when I learn something new, and I always learn something new from your posts. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.com