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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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The Northeast Nursery School presents the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus

A program for a concert given by the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus, directed by James T. Williams. H. Hamilton Williams and LeRoi S. Williams are listed as accompanying on the organ and as guest soloist, respectively. It was held at the First...

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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 James Williams and Family

A condolence telegram sent to James Williams and his family by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson 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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to James Williams and Mother

A condolence telegram sent to James and Cordelia Williams by the Norfolk & Western Male Chorus after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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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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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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The Northeast Nursery School Present The Norfolk and Western Male Chorus

Program for a choral concert of The Norfolk and Western Male Chorus held at the First Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia. James T. Williams was the choral director, H. Hamilton Williams was the organist, and LeRoi S. Williams was Guest Soloist...

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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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to Williams family

Letter from James T. Williams to his family in which he describes a visit to the OCS board, a dental examination, and his recent promotion to sergeant. He also mentions that he found a nearby choir and may start conducting for them. Handwritten post...

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Morning Worship Service Section "F"--Gunter Field, Ala.

Program for Sunday Morning Service at Gunter Field, Alabama. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" performed by the Tuskegee Army Air Field Glee Club, directed by Lt. James Williams.

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Graduation Exercise 44-J

Program for the graduation held at the Tuskegee Army Air Field on November 20, 1944. Lists graduates on second page. Third page is schedule of events including performances by the TAAF Glee Club, directed by James Williams. The fourth page lists the...

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Graduation Exercise 44-J

Birth announcement for Karen Varnelle Williams, born July 9th, 1945 to Lt "Jimmy" Williams and "Gerry". Image of singing cartoon characters with the words "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" printed above. Near top right, circle gives information about birth...

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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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A&R Class 36 Presents Bloomer Girl

A program for the production of the musical comedy "Bloomer Girl" by "A&R Class 36," performed at "W + L Gym". "Lt. Williams" played the role of Alexander. First page contains the title and production logo. Third page is a title page and lists...

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[Clipping of James T. Williams]

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams. It announces that he was commissioned a second lieutenant at Officer Candidate School at the San Antonio Aviation Center, and that he will be an air force administrative officer.

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[Clipping of James T. Williams]

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams. It announces that he has been assigned to the Tuskegee army air field. It states that Eugene Williams is currently stationed there as well.

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"Roger" Cast, Graham Jackson Arrive

A newspaper clipping with a photograph announcing the arrival of the cast of "Roger," a musical James T. Williams co-wrote. One of the men pictured is James T. Williams.

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They planned "Roger"

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams sitting at a table with papers for "Roger" the musical. He is flanked by two men on either side who look down in concentration. The article describes them as the "brain-trust" who created the...

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Entertain at USO Open House

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams leaning over a piano. To his left are two women and one man. Another man plays the piano. The article says that they are rehearsing for a broadcast for the John R USO "open house."

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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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[Roger newspaper article]

Article from the New York Amsterdam News about the musical "Roger" that James Williams wrote. It includes an excerpt of a song. It also says that the show is hilarious and successful and mentions that there will be an extended tour. There are other...

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[Men singing]

Men in suits singing. James Williams may be in the photograph. The photograph goes with a pamphlet of the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus.

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[Family picture]

Man in uniform, probably James Williams, standing for a picture in front of a car with five women and one other man. Stamped on the reverse with "635."

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[People in field]

Rows of men and women sitting in a field. Some men are in uniform and some women are holding umbrellas. The reverse says "TAAF" in pencil and has a "572J" stamp.

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[Men in chairs]

Rows of men and women sitting in a field in the background. In the foreground men are in uniform sitting on chairs. Stamped on the back is "572J."

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[Men in chairs]

Headshot of James T. Williams in uniform with a sign that says "James T. WIlliams 2nd Lieut AC." In pencil on the reverse says "James T. Williams Mail to 221 E. Harrison Ave."

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[Group of men]

Eleven men standing together, six in uniform and five dressed down. James Williams is most likely the man standing off to the right side.

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[Tuskegee glee club]

Choir of men standing in suits and uniforms on a stage. James Williams is standing in the front of the group. In pen written on the photograph says "The Southern Aires and the Tuskegee Army Air Force Glee Club." The reverse says "Southern Aires and...

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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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Script for "Roger!"

The script for "Roger!" the Tuskegee Army Air Force musical, of which James Williams was the choral director and production supervisor.

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Tuskegee Army Air Field Presents Roger Musical Extravaganza

A program for "Roger" a "Musical Extravaganza" performed by members of the Tuskegee Army Air Field. James T. Williams is listed as one of the co-writers and Choral Director-Production Supervisor. Page three contains a brief synopsis of the play...

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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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[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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to Mother

Letter from H. Hamilton Williams (signed Harold) in which he accuses his mother, Cordelia S. Williams of being too emotional and overbearing, forgetting that they are now all grown and adults themselves. He accuses her of trying to "glorify James out...

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[Two drafts of letters to railroad retirement board]

Draft of two letters from Cordelia to the gentlemen of the railroad retirement board saying that before being called into the armed forces her son, LeRoi Williams was a student at the Hampton Institute. She writes that he volunteered for the air...

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to James T. Williams

Telegram from the members of headquarters detachment Camp Ellis to James T. Williams. They give sympathy "in this hour of sorrow" referring to the death of LeRoi Williams. They say that they stand ready to aid anyway they can and to contact Red Cross...

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[Williams family photo]

A group photo of nine people. From left to right, there is James Williams Jr., his wife, Cordelia Williams, Geraldine Williams, Harold Hamilton Williams, Booker Kent, Virginia, an unknown woman, and Eugene Williams. These names are listed in...

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James T. Williams II

A portrait of James T. Williams II in his uniform. In the lower left corner, he has signed the photograph: "Lo Ma & Dad from your son James."

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