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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.

GLC09587.280

[Cutting wedding cake]

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

GLC09587.281

[Wedding service]

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

GLC09587.282

[Married couple]

Geraldine Williams and her husband smiling and linking arms.

GLC09587.283

[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."

GLC09587.284

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...

GLC09587.304.01

to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams. 225 East Harrison Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24016. The return address is H. Hamilton Williams Ph.D. 1128 East 80th Street Los Angeles 1, California. The evelope is stamped near the bottom left hand...

GLC09587.304.02

[receipt for 1,081.44]

Receipt totalling 1081.44. Accompanied invoice in the same amount for the funeral of Nannie Harvey (GLC 09587.385.02).

GLC09587.385.01

Williams Funeral Home

Invoice from the Williams Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia for the funeral and burial of Nannie James Harvey, totalling 1081.44. Written near the center of the document is "Paid in full Elijah Williams Jr. 5/21/69." Accompanied GLC09587.385.01.

GLC09587.385.02

Williams Funeral Home

Notice of payment via check from Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams in the amount of $1081.44 for the burial of Mrs. Nannie J. Harvey. Signed by Elijah Williams Jr.

GLC09587.386

Will of Nannie James Harvey

The last will and testament of Nannie Harvey. She bequeaths all of her property, personal and otherwise, to her niece, Cordelia Williams. She also declares Cordelia as her executrix. It is signed by Nannie James Harvey, as well as Henretta E...

GLC09587.392

[Aunt Nannie]

A black and white photograph of Nannie J. Harvey. She is posed and wears a pearl necklace, a bow on her lapel, a hat with decorative trim, and rimless glasses. On the reverse, "Aunt Nannie 1960" is written.

GLC09587.394

Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

GLC09587.405

Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace, glasses, a white lace dress, and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

GLC09587.406

Mrs. Sue Fity and Aunt Lucy

A photograph of two African American women standing in front of the steps to a house. The one on the left wears a pearl necklace and earrings, holding a cane. The one on the right wears a patterned dress and holds a book. On the reverse, "Mrs. Sue...

GLC09587.407

[Photograph of a young woman]

A photograph of a young African American girl. The photo is taken from slightly below and she looks off-camera to the left with a serious expression. On the reverse, "Jena" is handwritten.

GLC09587.408

[Photograph of two women]

A photograph of two African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in the backyard of a house in front of a globe on a post. The one on the left is older with graying hair. The one on the right is younger, with short dark...

GLC09587.409

to Nancy Anderson

Garaudy reports that the Phan Rang Air Base where he is stationed has been "getting hit often lately." He states there was a rumor that the forces would be going to Saigon. Garaudy asks Nancy if she received his postcard from Alaska. He mentions he...

GLC09597

[letters to Nancy Anderson] [Decimalized .01-.33]

35 letters, 1 newspaper clipping, 1966-70, Metairie, Lousiana. Nancy Anderson (fl. 1966-1970) is the recipient of letters from her mother and grandmother and grandfather. These letters extend over the period of time while she is enrolled in college...

GLC09600

to Nancy

Nancy Anderson's mother writes that she sends her love to her. Nancy's mother mentions she took Bobby, Steve, Wils and Keith fishing in the morning and jests that it has been quiet without "someone's," possibly inferring Nancy's, friends calling. Her...

GLC09600.01

to Nancy

Linda writes that she has been trying to contact Nancy but has been unable to reach her. Linda asks Nancy if she would not mind collecting money owed to her by Shirley and includes how much Nancy owes her as well. Linda, who has recently moved...

GLC09600.02

to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the weather has been cool. Her grandmother writes that she sees "the boys" although has not heard from Edna or Tillie (Te Te). She also mentions Hattie, Nancy's father, and Bobby. Nancy's grandmother tells Nancy she...

GLC09600.03

to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that she received a letter from Herbert for Nancy which she will give to Jimmy to deliver to her. She discusses financial struggles and mentions that Nancy's grandmother is feeling "fair." Nancy's mother brings up Grace King...

GLC09600.04.01

to Nancy

In an additional letter in envelope GLC09600.04.01, dated "Sunday Morn.," Nancy's mother refers to the candy from her grandmother and slip from her that they sent to Nancy. She mentions everyone misses her, a sports game, and Te Te (Tillie) who has...

GLC09600.04.02

to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother discusses meeting Ellis (see related GLC09597, GLC09603, and GLC09605) and explains that he "has to work out his own way right now," having been in the war. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) who has not heard from Charles. She states...

GLC09600.05