30 October 1948

Howard University

Typed document

Title: [Dance invitation for Howard University]

An invitation to a semi-formal dance at Howard University honoring the Gridiron Queen.

GLC09587.255

November 1948

Howard University

Typed document

Title: The Howard Players Present The Wild Duck

The program for the Howard Players' performance of "The Wild Duck" by Henrik Ibsen.

GLC09587.257

3 December 1948

Howard University

Document

Title: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

An invitation to the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's second annual silhouette ball.

GLC09587.258

January 1949

The Howard Players (Howard University)

Pamphlet

Title: The Howard Players Present The Beautiful People by William Saroyan

The Program for the Howard Players Production of "The Beautiful People" by William Saroyan. First page is a title page. Second page gives the cast list and setting. Third page gives reviews of the play and production staff. Fourth page is blank.

GLC09587.259.01

January 1949

The Howard Players (Howard University)

Typed document

Title: [Program Insert for The Beautiful People]

Program insert for the Howard Players production of "The Beautiful People" by William Saroyan (see GLC09587.259.01). Notes that at the specific performance, George Johnson will play Dan Hilboy and Gerald Brown will play Steve.

GLC09587.259.02

February 4, 1949

Printed document

Title: Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball

Ticket to the Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball held at the University Ball Room. Accompanied photograph (GLC09587.289).

GLC09587.260

9 May 1950

Delta Sigma Theta Society

Printed document signed

Title: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Certificate of Membership to the Delta Sigma Theta Society for E. Geraldine Williams. Seal of the Delta Sigma Theta Society adhered to the certificate. Signed by the president and secretary of Grand Chapter (illegible) and the president and secretary of chapter (illegible).

GLC09587.262

8 June 1952

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: Baccalaureate Service

Program for the Baccalaureate Service for Howard University. First page is a title page. Third page is the schedule of events. Second and fourth pages are blank.

GLC09587.264

23 March 1976

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: Electrophoretic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus.

Full title: "Electrophortic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus: An Abstract Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Howard University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Department of Zoology by Geraldine W. Twitty Washington D.C. 23 March 1976". Typewritten summary of Geraldine Williams Twitty's PhD candidacy. The first page is a title page. The second page lists the committee in charge. The third page contains an abstract of Twitty's research. The fourth page lists brief biographical notes.

GLC09587.265

7 January 1946

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Notifiction of Discontinuance of Allotment

Document stating that $320.50 per month will no longer be allotted from Eugene W. Williams' pay to give to his mother, Cordelia S. Williams. Signed by Eugene W. Williams. "201" is written in red pencil near the top left corner. "17" is written in red pencil near the bottom edge of the page.

GLC09587.155

31 May 1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: War Department Acknowledgement of Return of Funds and Statement of Balance

Document certifying that Eugene W. Williams was "intrusted" with $461.99 by S.R. Weaver 1st Lt. A.C. Agent Officer for J.P. Tillman, Col FD. The first page is acknowledgment that Eugene Williams returned the funds and is signed by S.R. Weaver. The reverse contains instructions for filling out the form. The third page has two forms, one detailing the funds "intrusted" to Eugene Williams (signed by S.R. Weaver) and the other giving Eugene Williams pecuniary responsibilty. The reverse contains instructions for filling out the forms on page three.

GLC09587.156

2 June1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: Certificate of Training

Certifies that Eugene W. Williams 2nd Lt. Air Corps completed Instrument Ground Training at Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus, Ohio. Signed by William A. Campbell Major, Air Corps, Commanding. Stamped with United States War Office Seal and a delivery stamp. On the back is a stamp saying "Recieved Jun 13 1947".

GLC09587.157

30 June 1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: War Department Acknowledgement of Return of Funds and Statement of Balance

The first page certifies that Eugene W. Williams returned the funds "intrusted" to him by S.R. Weaver 1st Lt. A.C. Agent Officer for J.P. Tillman, Col FD. The second page is instructions for filling out the form. The amount of money "intrusted" is not specified.

GLC09587.158

circa January 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Immunization Register and Other Medical Data

Contains dates and types of immunizations for Eugene W. Williams. Most information has been typed but some has been filled out in pen. Initialed by medical officer "JMS" or "AEK". The back is intended for information on the soldier's vision, but has not been filled out.

GLC09587.160

February 23, 1949

United States Armed Forces Institute

Typed document

Title: Military Test Report

The results of Eugene W. Williams' United States Armed Forces Institute Tests of General Educational Development, college level. First page lists William's results in four tests, Correctness & Effectiveness of Expression, Interpretation of Reading Materials in the Social Studies, Interpretation of Reading Material in the Natural Sciences, and Interpretation of Literary Materials. The first column lists his score, the second what percentile he placed in. The back contains an explanation of the nature of the tests and how to interpret the results.

GLC09587.161

circa August 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document

Title: Immunization Record and Other Medical Data

Record of immunizations, dates, and dosages for Eugene Williams. Front side is a record of immunizations initialed "JMS" or "EAC" in the Medical Officer column. The back continues this list and also contains sections for vision and dental information but has not been filled out. Two of the immunization dates on the back have been stamped but the document was mostly filled out by hand.

GLC09587.162

18 March 1949

McConagha, Glenn L., fl. 1949

Printed document signed

Title: 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 courses are available through the United States Armed Forces Institute for Eugene to enroll in.

GLC09587.163

20 May 1949

Lockbourne Air Force Base

Printed document

Title: 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 faded. Eugene Williams' name is not mentioned.

GLC09587.164

15 August 1949

Garnett, Jack, fl. 1949

Printed document signed

Title: [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 document says Lt. Williams in the same pencil.

GLC09587.165

18 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 purchasing an endowment policy in case of his death. He says he will get different insurance soon. He writes that he includes $25 for Cordelia's birthday (not enclosed) and apologizes for being unable to send a card or present. He also mentions some has been playing basketball, watching movies, and recently got a haircut. On the last page of the…

GLC09587.166

21 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 different color ink from the letter says underlined "send this back." The same ink was used to write on the last page "this is his name in German." He writes "I was thinking that I am very close to the lands in which Jesus walked and it really gives one something to think about." He also writes "I have a little package of 'memories' from my trip…

GLC09587.167

28 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 there he will have to go on some missions. He may go to Bordeaux, France and also says that he recently wrote to James and Harold and has some other family members to write to. He mentions that children followed him around begging in Tunisia.

GLC09587.168

2 September 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: 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 postcard has a black and white photograph of Rome and a penned in arrow pointing to the hotel he was staying in.

GLC09587.169

4 September 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 how he sent letters to the family. He writes "there just ain't no holidays" because they always have to be ready for action. Also, he says that while flying to Rome his engine started "to act up" and so he couldn't take off. He also talks about the hotel he stayed at, most likely in Rome, and how much he liked it. On the last page he writes in a…

GLC09587.170

14 September 1949

United States. Armed Forces

Document signed

Title: [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 the Air Force.

GLC09587.171