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Dear Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from John S. Chennault, Colonel of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.

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[Eugene Williams' eulogy]

Eugene Williams' eulogy. It is followed by a copy of "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland.

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Army of the United States Certificate

Eugene Williams' instrument pilot certificate, expiring on 21 May 1950. It is signed by Major E.C. Gleed and 1st Lieutenant H.H. Brown.

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Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre Pass

A signed pass for one person to Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. On the back, Eugene has written, "I got this pass for flying a low altitude air demonstration over Columbus, Ohio when the picture 'Fighter Squadron' was showing at this...

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The Air Force Clock

A cheat sheet for understanding the Air Force clock. On the front are A.M. times, along with a brief description: "say time as 0700 ZERO SEVEN HUNDRED or 1000 TEN HUNDRED. No dots are used." On the back are the P.M. times and similar instructions.

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Physical Record Card

Eugene Williams' physical record card with four physicals at Tuskegee noted. In the remarks section, there are two Philadelphia addresses listed.

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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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To Our Fallen Flyers

A copy of the poem "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland.

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AAF Officers' Qualification Record

Eugene Williams' qualification record. It lists all basic information about him and his training in the Air Force. It includes his posts and descriptions of duties, as well as hobbies, sports, and awards. It is signed by Assistant Adjutant Captain...

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[R.O.T.C. Appointment Certificate]

Eugene Williams' certificate of appointment to Cadet Second Lieutenant in the R.O.T.C. Battalion at Hampton Institute.

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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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332nd Fighter Pilots in Exposition at Idlewild Airport

The first page of the clipping is a photograph of pilots of the 332nd Fighter Wing standing in front of a plane. The photo includes 1st Lt Weldon K. Graves, Maj. William A. Campbell, 1st Lt. Eugene Williams, Sgt. Calvin C. Hobbs, with Lt. Spann...

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Lieutenant Killed in Plane Crash

Article about the death of Roanoke resident Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash in Germany while serving in the Air Force, having recently been transferred to an integrated division. Details where and when Eugene Williams served in the Air Force and...

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Roanoke Pilot Struck Steeple in Fatal Crash

Article about the death of Eugene Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany.

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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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A/C Eugene W Williams

A telegram sent from "Abercrombie an Itchco." to Eugene Williams in Tuskegee, Alabama, concerning an order of caps.

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to Mrs Cordelia Williams

A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from the Y.W.C.A. members after the death of Eugene Williams.

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to Mrs Cordelia Williams

A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from A.L. James after the death of Eugene Williams.

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to Mrs Cordelia Williams

A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from Captain and Mrs. Theodore A. Wilson after the death of Eugene Williams.

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[Eugene Williams]

A photograph of Eugene Williams in his Air Force uniform, looking off to the side.

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[Military planes on a tarmac]

A photograph of six military airplanes on a tarmac in the middle of a flat field.

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[Eugene Williams and other pilots]

A photograph of five Air Force pilots. To the far left is Eugene Williams, the only one not looking at the camera. He and three of the other pilots wear leather jackets and military hats. One man wears sunglasses and a light-colored trench coat, and...

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[Eugene Williams and other soldiers]

A photograph of Eugene Williams and five other military personnel. Two in the front sit while the other four stand behind them. They are all wearing military caps and uniforms.

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