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to Lieutenant Williams

Letter to Eugene Williams from Major Glenn L. McConagha says that enclosed in the letter is a military test report for a USAFI test. The test report is not enclosed. He writes that he is forwarding the report to other men in command. He mentions that...

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Roster of Officers

Four rosters of officers from the 332nd Fighter Group. It mentions the name, grade, and address of the men. Top right corner of the first page says "E.S. Williams 1st Lt. USAF" in pen. Two names are penned in on the second page, as are addresses that...

GLC09587.164

[Special orders, consolidated]

Document from Captain Jack Garnett saying that Eugene W. Williams is now a 1st Lieutenant of the USAF. There is other information about men that have been assigned to higher rankings. Eugene's name is underlined with a green pencil. The top of the...

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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 Cordelia Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to Cordelia Williams saying he has not heard from her in a while. He says he stopped over in Rome while flying from Tripoli, Tunisia to Neubiberg, Germany. He says to say hello to everyone back home. The front of the...

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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...

GLC09587.170

[Eugene W. Williams' Death Certificate]

Document from the United States Armed Forces certifying that Eugene W. Williams died serving his country on September 14, 1949. It says "this certificate is awarded as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service." It is signed by the secretary of...

GLC09587.171

Commonwealth of Virginia, state board of education

Certificate from the State Board of Education and Health certifying that Eugene Williams "attained the five point standard" in physical education from Lucy Addision High School. It is signed by the division superintendent, state superintendent of...

GLC09587.172

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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[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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[Unidentified soldier]

A scallop-edged portrait of an unidentified soldier who, most likely, was in Eugene Williams' unit.

GLC09587.202

[Unidentified soldier]

A scallop-edged portrait of an unidentified soldier who, most likely, was in Eugene Williams' unit.

GLC09587.203

[Unidentified soldier]

A photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on a path in front of a tree. He was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit. In the lower right corner, someone has written, "Love you. Piggy".

GLC09587.204

[Unidentified soldier]

A scallop-edged portrait of an unidentified soldier who was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit.

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[Unidentified soldier]

A scallop-edged portrait of an unidentified soldier who was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit.

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[Unidentified soldier]

A portrait of an unidentified soldier who was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit.

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[Unidentified soldier]

A photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on a path. He was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit. Someone has written "15" in pencil on the back.

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[Eugene Williams]

A portrait of Eugene Williams in his Air Force uniform. It has a patterned edge. It has been printed on postcard paper, but there is nothing written on it.

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The Skegean

A handbook created by the students of the Tuskegee Institute intended to be a guide to life at Tusekegee during the academic year 1940-1941. The book contains the Student Council Constitution, descriptions of social organizations and officers for the...

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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...

GLC09587.216

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...

GLC09587.218

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...

GLC09587.219

[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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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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H. Hamilton Williams

H. Hamilton Willliams standing outside a house in navy uniform. Reverse says in pencil "H. Hamilton Williams from Roanoke, Va. 1945-" and "30" is stamped.

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H. Hamilton Williams

Headshot of H. Hamilton Williams in uniform. His hat says "U.S. Navy" on it. Reverse says "H. Hamilton WIlliams Roanoke, Va."

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U.S naval training school

Captioned photographs of men training to become part of the navy at the Hampton Institute. The front is captioned "a picture record of the school and its activities."

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Letters to Mrs. John M. Pemberton [Decimalized .01-.20]

Collection consists of twenty dated 1950 to 1952 from John M. Pemberton to his wife from South Korean military bases. Correspondence largely details his anticipation to return home, expected military combat near Pyongyang, entertainment by the USO...

GLC09598

Correspondence between S.J. Basile to Jennie Mosca [Decimalized .01 -.03]

Collection of three items dated May 14, 1944 belonging to Sergeant S.J. Basile. Items are a love letter from Basile to Mosca sent from New Guinea, a photograph and photo negative portrait.

GLC09604

[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...

GLC09611

Consolidated Morning Report of the 23D REGT O.V. INF., U.S.A.

Lists field and staff officers for Camp Union. Signed by C.R Eakley as Colonel Commanding. Also signed by Adjutant John H. James.

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[Travel orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's travel after being released from active duty dated December 31, 1945. Includes a note about travel via commercial airline and the cost being taken from Byard's claim.

GLC09930.17.06

[Travel orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's travel after being released from active duty dated December 31, 1945. Includes a note about travel via commercial airline and the cost being taken from Byard's claim. This notation is signed by Byard....

GLC09930.17.08

[Photograph of LeRoi S. Williams]

Photograph of LeRoi S. Williams in his pilot's uniform with a helmot and goggles on. He is looking off to the left pensively. The photograph is mounted on cardboard in a cardboard frame. At the bottom of the frame is printed "Tuskegee Inst. Ala."...

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