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to Mom and Gerry

Letter from Eugene Williams to Cordelia and Geraldine saying he almost made it to Africa from Germany but it was too cloudy to continue flying. He tells them to only write to the location he gives them. He writes about talking to a salesman about...

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to Cordelia Williams

Letter from Eugene Williams to Cordelia and Geraldine Williams is one long sheet folded into thirds made into an envelope. He writes that he had to fly from Germany over Mediterranean sea get to Tunisia about a mission he was on. On the front page in...

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to Williams family

Letter from Eugene Williams to his family. It is a long piece of paper folded into thirds and then made into an envelope. He writes that he will soon be flying back to Neubiberg, Germany and will stop in Rome on the way. He says that when he gets...

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to Mom and Gerry

Letter from Eugene Williams to his mother, Cordelia and sister, Geraldine. The top of the letter in pencil says "that was ok about the minature license plates take the money from this months returns." He says that he got their letters and talks about...

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Dear Mom + G

A postcard sent to Cordelia and "G," [most likely Geradine Williams] from Eugene Williams, stationed at Keesler Field in Mississippi. He says that nothing much is going on and asks about home. The front side is artwork "Night Bombers" by Sgt. Kenneth...

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Officer Sees Brother Get Wings

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene W. Williams, and Cordelia Williams. The caption is about Eugene Williams recieving his wings and commission from the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

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Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed...

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Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed...

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Roanoker Killed When Army Plane Strikes Steeple

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Gibelsadt, Germany with the 86th Fighter Group. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed while serving in the Air Force in...

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War Department Messageform

Birthday message sent from James T. Williams Army Air Base Selfridge Field, Michigan to "Sis". Williams writes that there are no birthday cards so he sent the closest thing he could find. Most likely to his sister Geraldine Williams, whose birthday...

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Hawks Cry

Vol IV, No. 12 issue of Hawks Cry, a student newspaper at the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Front page features an article about "Roger," a musical co-written by James T. Williams which, according to the article, stimulated the sale of half a million war...

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Officer Sees Brother Get Wings

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene Williams, and Cordelia Williams shortly after Eugene received his wings at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Geraldine wears a camera around her neck. They all look at Eugene...

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Norfolk and Western Male Chorus in Musicale

The program for the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus 1943-1944 season. On the inside of the cover, it mentions that Harold Williams and James Williams were previous leaders of the chorus until July 1943. It also features Geraldine Williams performing...

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Geraldine Williams' Report Card, 1946-47

Report card of Geraldine Williams from the fall semester of 1946-47. She got mostly "E" (excellent) and "G" (good) grades. She took English, geometry, physics, chorus, American history, physical training, home preparation, and citizenship. It is...

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[Dance invitation for Howard University]

An invitation to a semi-formal dance at Howard University honoring the Gridiron Queen.

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The Howard Players Present The Wild Duck

The program for the Howard Players' performance of "The Wild Duck" by Henrik Ibsen.

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

An invitation to the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's second annual silhouette ball.

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Geraldine Williams' Report Card, 1947-48

Report card of Geraldine Williams from the fall semester of 1946-47. She got mostly "E" (excellent) and "G" (good) grades. She took English, chemistry, choir, physical training, home preparation, and citizenship. It is signed by Cordelia Williams...

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Geraldine Williams' basketball schedule

Geraldine Williams' girls basketball schedule with dates, list of players and their jersey numbers, and their attendence. It is written on the reverse of a card from the Harrison Jewelry Co. Note , not included, says there is a picture of the...

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to Geraldine Williams

Letter is from H. D Carpenter Jr. to Geraldine Williams in reference to holding socials after basketball games. He says that he presented her idea to the staff and that they agreed that social life is an important part of education and that the...

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[Ticket]

A small orange ticket admitting Geraldine Williams and Robert B. Barlery III. It says "Knights of Addison" along the top.

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[Spring Ball invitation]

An invitation to Lucy Addison High School's spring ball.

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Lucy Addison High School Commencement Exercises

The graduation program for Lucy Addison High School's class of 1948. E. Geraldine Williams is listed as a graduate.

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National Honor Society Certificate of Membership

A certificate of membership in the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools for E. Geraldine Williams. It certifies that she was elected a member of the Addison Chapter. It is signed by her sponsor, Lillie W. Mitchell, and the principal H. D...

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The Hi-Y Fellowship member card

A membership card certifying that E. Geraldine Williams is a member of the registered Hunton Tri-Hi-Y Club with the Y.M.C.A. It is signed by the leaders of the National Hi-Y, Local Hi-Y, Hi-Y Club Leader, and Southern Area Council. On the reverse is...

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to Miss Edna Geraldine Williams

Postcard addressed to Miss Edna Geraldine Williams from her brother LeRoi Williams in which LeRoi describes his first solo flight at the Hampton Institute in Virginia. Front side of the postcard is a stamp and the address. On the reverse is the...

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to Geraldyne Williams

In this postcard LeRoi writes home to his sister, Geraldyne [Geraldine] Williams. He is writing from Oscoda, Michigan and the front of the postcard is of the main street. He jokes that he isn't kidding when he says that there isn't much to do in the...

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Two Virignia Pilots Die In Midair Crash

Three newspaper clippings from the same article about LeRoi Williams' death. The article notes that Williams and another pilot, Lt. William Walker, crashed into one another midair near Selfridge Field, Michigan, at 3:10pm, October 14, 1943. There is...

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to Miss Geraldine Williams and Family

A condolence telegram sent to Miss Geraldine Williams by Scout Troop #44 after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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to the Williams Family

A condolence telegram sent to the Williams Family by Edward M. Abbott after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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Western District Tournament

Note is a season ticket to the 10th annual western district tournament, help at George Washington High School for finals and dance. Admission cost $1.20. Holes are numbered and nine are punched out on top of ticket.

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Certificate of Membership to the Delta Sigma Theta Society for E. Geraldine Williams. Seal of the Delta Sigma Theta Society adhered to the certificate. Signed by the president and secretary of Grand Chapter (illegible) and the president and secretary...

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Electrophoretic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus.

Full title: "Electrophortic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus: An Abstract Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Howard University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of...

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to Grand

Letter from "Gerrry" to "Grand." "Gerry" is most likely Geraldine Pinn, James T. Williams II's wife or Geraldine Williams, his sister. "Grand" is most likely Cordelia Williams. "Gerry" writes that she thought about the recipient recently and planned...

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Three One-Act Plays

Booklet is a playbill from three one-act plays performed at the Lucy Addison High School. Geraldine Williams played Lizzie Rankin, "a garrulous spinster" in "Miss Personality Plus." There is a Pepsi-Cola ad on the back.

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Vesper service

Booklet of a vesper service for the class of 1947. There is a list of the order of the service. The last page written by Geraldine Williams says "44898 Norfolk VA Robt Alston 4233J Gertrude Wateau Allen."

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N.A.A.C.P Conference

Booklet is from the twelfth annual convention of the Virginia state conference of the N.A.A.C.P, which met to discuss "complete educational equality a prerequisite for real democracy." It says at the bottom "pay your poll tax, register to vote." It...

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N.A.A.C.P Youth

Note certifies that Geraldine Williams is a member of the N.A.A.C.P. The reverse of the note lists the organization's purpose, including to stop lynchings. Accompanied by a photograph (GLC09587.296).

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First Negro Girl Scouts Off to Camp

A newspaper clipping from The Roanoke World-News announcing the first African-American Girl Scouts to attend camp. It contains a photograph of Rolanda Sydnor and Geraldine Williams on either side of their Girl Scout leader, Mrs. W. M. Scott.

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[Clipping of Geraldine Williams]

A clipping with a photograph of E. Geraldine Williams. The caption states that she is a biology instructor at Florida A&M University since 1955 and received a Southern Fellowship Fund to attend the University of California at Los Angeles. It also...

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[Wedding kiss]

Geraldine Williams kissing her husband at their wedding. There are three wedding guests in the background.

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[Smiling at wedding]

Geraldine Williams standing with her husband, a clergyman, a couple, and another man. Everyone is smiling. The man on the right side is James T. Williams.

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[Eating cake at wedding]

Geraldine Williams holding her husband's hand and feeding him cake at their wedding. They are standing behind their wedding cake.

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[Wedding cake]

Wedding cake topped with bride and groom figurines. There are flowers surrounding the cake on a flower printed tablecloth.

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[Cutting wedding cake]

Geraldine Williams and her husband cutting their wedding cake together and smiling.

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[Wedding service]

Geraldine Williams and her husband standing in front of clergyman. There are two wedding guests in the picture.

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[Married couple]

Geraldine Williams and her husband smiling and linking arms.

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[Walking down aisle]

Geraldine Williams walking down the aisle with her brother, James T. Williams. On the reverse says "James T. Williams 2nd lt. ww2."

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[Youth at prom]

Young boys and girls in suits and dresses grouped together smiling at prom. Accompanied by announcements for prom, GLC09587.249 and GLC09587.250

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The graduating class of '48

Men and women in graduation caps and gowns with staff grouped together. Written in pen at the bottom says "the graduating class of '48." The names of the men and women from the administration are labeled in pen. Stamped on the back says "phone 2...

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