circa October 1943

Photograph

Title: [Mourners walking into church]

Mourners walking into the Church for LeRoi Williams' funeral. The photograph is similar to GLC09587.123 and GLC09587.124.

GLC09587.125

circa October 1943

Photograph

Title: [LeRoi' Williams' funeral]

Three men standing over LeRoi's casket, draped with an American flag. There are other mourners in the background. Photograph is the same as GLC09587.121.

GLC09587.126

1943

Photograph

Title: [color photograph of LeRoi Williams' funeral]

In the center of the room sits a flag draped coffin, above, a picture of LeRoi Williams. The room is filled with flowers.

GLC09587.127

September 1937

Hampton Institute

Pamphlet

Title: The Southern Workman: The Public Forum And Civic Education

The September 1937 issue of The Southern Workman, the monthly pamphlet of the Hampton Institute. It published a letter written to the Hon. Newton D. Baker by LeRoi Williams, thanking him for $100 of scholarship aid.

GLC09587.128

September 1943

United States. Army Air Forces

Pamphlet

Title: Airways Flying: A Handbook For Military Pilots

A handbook of procedures, vocabulary, and policies for military pilots in World War II.

GLC09587.129

21 June 1940

Typed document signed

Title: Certification of Student Solo Cross County Flight

Details of a Solo Cross-Country Flight made by LeRoi Williams. Gives checkpoints, times, altitude, conditions, and instructor notes. Signed by James A. Honaker.

GLC09587.131.02

circa 1919-1943

Object

Title: [Selfridge Field pilot's banner]

A square-shaped textile piece with blue and white braided fringe. In the center, there is a blue circle with gold edge. On the blue circle is a red circle over a white star with gold wings. In each corner of the textile, there is a blue airplane. The textile is also adorned with red and gold stars between these airplanes. On the bottom, it says "Selfridge Field" in decorative red font, and below that in blue, "Michigan." On the back, there is additional lining with one edge unattached.

GLC09587.132

10 June 1942

Virginia Department of Education

Document

Title: Commonwealth of Virginia, department of education

Diploma awarded to Eugene Warsenure Williams for graduating from Lucy Addison High School. It is signed by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools, and Chairman of School Board. There is a seal and stamp from the school. Bottom left corner of reverse says in pencil "Eugene Warsenure Williams."

GLC09587.133

circa 1942

Hampton Institute

Note

Title: [Acceptance to Hampton Institute]

Envelope and note documenting admission to the Hampton Institute. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Eugene W. Williams from the Student Personnel Services. The note within it asks Eugene to arrive on September 2, 1942.

GLC09587.134

1942

Hampton Institute

Autograph document

Title: [Eugene Williams' class schedule]

Eugene Williams' class schedule at the Hampton Institute. Mentions the time and location of each of his classes: P.E, Chemistry, Com., Biology, Math, and Poultry Husbandry. Reverse has a note about schedule of an exam written in pen.

GLC09587.135

5 July 1943

Local Board No. 1

Letter signed

Title: [Eugene Williams' physical examination]

Letter to Eugene Williams refers him to the local board for a preliminary physical examination. It is signed by a member of the local board.

GLC09587.136

19 November 1943

York, Charles A., fl. 1943

Letter

Title: [Eugene Williams' acceptance to aviation training]

Document certifies Eugene Williams' acceptance to the Hampton Institute for Aviation Cadet Air Crew Training. It is noted that he qualified on November 17th, 1943. Letter is stamped from November 23rd, 1943. Letter is from Charles, York A., President of the Aviation Caet Examining Board. Left corner has stamp promoting the purchase of war bonds. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC09587.137

23 May 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Army Air Forces Training Command Certificate

The certificate of Eugene Williams' completion of training to be a Basic Single Engine Pilot at Tuskegee Air Field. It is signed by Major Gabe C. Hawkins, director of training and operations, and Lieutenant Colonel Donald G. McPherson, deputy commander.

GLC09587.143

4 August 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Army Air Forces Training Command Diploma

Eugene Williams' diploma upon completion of Advanced Single Engine Pilot training at Tuskegee Air Field. It is signed by Major Gabe C. Hawkins, director of training and operations, and Colonel Noel F. Parrish

GLC09587.144

4 August 1945

Keeser Field Technical School and Basic Training Center

Printed document signed

Title: Army Air Forces Training Command Diploma

A certification of Eugene Williams' qualification as a marksman with a pistol. He scored 62%. The certification is issued by the Technical School and Basic Training Center at Keesler Field, Mississippi and signed by Commanding Captain James Hunter.

GLC09587.145

1942-1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Printed document signed

Title: [Form certifying Cordelia Williams' dependence status]

This paper certifies that Cordelia Williams was financially dependent on Eugene Williams. It states that she needs $130-135 dollars per month, and that she does not make more than $50 per month. It is signed Eugene W. Williams, 2d Lt, Air Corps.

GLC09587.146

1942-1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Printed document signed

Title: [Military forms from Tuskegee]

Military forms from Tuskegee, Alabama, with the names and addresses of lieutenants and officers, including Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.147

25 April 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Dropping a line to say all goes well. The work is "tough as hell," and "instruction is far from good." He hasn't been off post, as he's been on guard duty, studying, or preparing for a big parade. Thanks Dad and Bee for the photo of Don, and asks for another photo of Jacob in uniform. He is more accustomed to the extremely warm weather, and it's only rained once. Includes an updated address, with an explanation as to why his group number changed. The date is written as "Sunday" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on April 25, 1943.

GLC09620.020

27 April 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A hasty letter as he has a lot of work to do for class tomorrow. Grateful for the pictures his father sent. Sending a picture book of Ellington along with his letter so his family can check it out. Hopes to go to Houston on Saturday night and then swimming in Galveston on Sunday. He's looking forward to the break from army life. The date is written as "Thursday Nite" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on April 27, 1943. Letter is typed on U.S. Army Air Forces letterhead.

GLC09620.021

2 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Tough week with tests and two big parades and it's warmer. He was made the Squadron Supply Sgt. and is now in charge of the supply room and shoe repairs. The job comes with a lot of benefits, including his own room. Bob left base to go to Houston and go swimming in Galveston. He was a "dope" and was out in the sun too long. He is miserable and burnt. He thanks Bee for attending to his pen, and asks if she could send him a pair of swimming trunks. The date is written as "Sunday Nite" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 2, 1943. Letter…

GLC09620.022

3 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the pictures he just received. Writes that he just got out of the hospital for treatments for his sun burn. Curses the Texas sun for burning him. The date is written as "Monday Night" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 3, 1943. Letter is on U.S. Army Air Forces letterhead.

GLC09620.023

4 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943. Postcard image is "Beach Front, Showing Hotel Buccaneer and Murdoch's Bathhouse, Galveston, Texas."

GLC09620.024

10 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.

Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. Postcard image is "Galveston's $1,500,000 Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas."

GLC09620.025

10 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying he has to do. The letter is dated "Monday Night," but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. The letter is written on "PreFlight School, Bombardier, U.S. Army Air Corps, Ellington Field, Texas" letterhead.

GLC09620.026

22 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days, but always looks forward to getting a letter from him and thanks Dad and Bee for writing so often. Moves on to talk about the movie stars who visited the field, including the leads from "Bombardier." He closes the letter writing that he hopes to go to Galveston tomorrow, and take a break from the army life. The letter is dated "Saturday Night…

GLC09620.027