1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Eugene Williams]

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

GLC09587.198

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Military planes on a tarmac]

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

GLC09587.199

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [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 is holding a camera. They pose in front of some houses.

GLC09587.200

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [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.

GLC09587.201

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified soldier]

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

GLC09587.202

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified soldier]

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

GLC09587.203

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [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

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified soldier]

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

GLC09587.205

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified soldier]

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

GLC09587.206

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified soldier]

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

GLC09587.207

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [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.

GLC09587.208

1942-1949

Photograph

Title: [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.

GLC09587.209

1940-1941

Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Book

Title: 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 academic year, details on sports teams, school rules and policies, lyrics to school songs, school slang, list of "celebrity" students and a faculty/staff directory.

GLC09587.210

1942-1949

Object

Title: [Fabric piece]

Piece of fabric adhered to another piece of vinyl material. The fabric is red and fraying on the sides. The adhesive tape is black and the vinyl material is blue. It is ripped in a vague L-shape.

GLC09587.211

25 August 1938

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: 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. Many of the songs were arranged by "Williams" and "Our Song of Loyalty" (the final song) was written by H. Hamilton Williams.

GLC09587.212

15 December 1943

Williams, James T. II, 1914-1966

Typed document signed

Title: 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 was in December. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.213

3 March 1944

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: 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 script at the bottom. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.214

19 November 1944

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: 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.

GLC09587.215

20 November 1944

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: 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 Honor Graduates.

GLC09587.216

9 July 1945

Printed document

Title: 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 of Karen.

GLC09587.217

14 July 1945

Tuskegee Army Air Field (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Pamphlet

Title: 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 bonds in Virginia. "TAAF Crier" on page nine mentions that Mr. and Mrs. James T. Williams had a baby girl. The back page contains space for filling out an address form to send a copy to someone else. The form has been addressed to "Miss E. Geraldine Williams" (James T. Williams' sister). The return address on the form is that of "Lt. J.T. Williams…

GLC09587.218

23 October 1945

Pamphlet

Title: 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 creators. Fourth page lists the cast. Fifth and sixth pages list scenes and production staff. Seventh page is blank. Eighth contains a small stamp showing a man and woman dancing. All involved with the production appear to be members of the armed forces.

GLC09587.219

1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: [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.

GLC09587.220

1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: [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.

GLC09587.221

1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: "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.

GLC09587.222