February 2, 1971

Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990

Pamphlet

Title: On Trial: Angela Davis or America?

This pamphlet is a collection of two speeches and one essay. The speeches were given by John Abt, and Reverand Ralph Abernathy, on Davis's 27th birthday on February 2nd 1921. The Essay was written to explain the actions of a panel of 12 African American law professors who gave Davis advice on her case. The pamphlet also had an introduction by Ossie Davis the Chairman of the Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund, who asks for donations to the fund.

GLC09643.20

1972

Mitchell, Charlene, fl. 1920-1972

Pamphlet

Title: The Fight to Free Angela Davis: It's importance for the working class

Spanning this pamphlet is the report given by Charlene Mitchell at the 20th National Convention of the Communist Party held in New York February 18-21 1972. This report discusses the court battle for Angela Davis's freedom. At the end of this pamphlet there is a postscript that reads, "Since the convention, Angela Davis has been released on bail, a resounding people's victory. However, it is only a partial victory. We must make it crystal clear that the only complete victory in Angela's case will be when the people's movement will have succeeded in turning this frame up into a defeat for…

GLC09643.21

Circa 1942

Holland, S.O., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in the South: Brothers Beneath the Load, Working Together We Can Lift The World Toward God

This pamphlet does not have a publication date but mentions events from 1942. The pamphlet also discusses the relationship between church and African Americans and the place spirituality plays in their lives.

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29 October 1945

Department of Commerce

Printed document signed

Title: Airman Certificate

A certificate ensuring Eugene Williams is qualified to be a pilot. It is signed by the Acting Chief of Certificates and Records, as well as Eugene himself. The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper left corner notes that this is a duplicate copy.

GLC09587.151

29 October 1945

Department of Commerce

Printed document signed

Title: Airman Rating Record

A rating record accompanying the certificate [see GLC09587.151], ensuring that Eugene Williams is rated as "commercial pilot - airplane single-engine land." The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper left corner indicates that this is a duplicate copy.

GLC09587.152

8 July 1947

War Department

Printed document signed

Title: The President of the United States of America

Document appointing Eugene Warsenure Williams First Lieutenant, Air Corps. Below the title, an engraving of an eagle. Signed by the Adjutant General (illegible).

GLC09587.159

4 October 1949

Wiggs, Norman S., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: Dear Mrs. Williams

A letter to Cordelia Williams informing her when Eugene Williams' remains will arrive in the country. It is signed Norman S. Wiggs, Lieutenant Colonel and Quartermaster General of the United States Army. It is written on letterhead from the Department of the Army.

GLC09587.176

14 October 1949

Vandenburg, Hoyt S., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: My dear Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Hoyt S. Vandenburg, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.177

1 March 1947

George Washington Carver High School (New York, N.Y.)

Note

Title: Western District Tournament

Note is a season ticket to the 10th annual western district tournament, help at George Washington High School for finals and dance. Admission cost $1.20. Holes are numbered and nine are punched out on top of ticket.

GLC09587.246

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

25 October 1943

Kent, Booker, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

Virginia Williams' husband, Booker Kent, writes to Cordelia Williams saying that it is his privilege to be able to write to her for the first time. He is impressed how she shaped the life of someone who is important to him, Virginia. He is also impressed by her entire family and friends. He is sending the verse that the minister said at LeRoi's funeral along with one other; neither are enclosed in this letter. He and Virginia are getting along well with their daily life but she does not like her daily commute to school, especially when the weather is bad. He gives his best regards to Cordelia…

GLC09587.309

January 29, 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard to Cordelia Williams from Eugene Williams. He writes on the reverse that the scene on the front of postcard is where he goes boating. He mentions that he took his exams recently and is waiting for results. He also says he is happy to hear that his brother, H. Hamilton Williams, will be attending Cornell for his PhD. The top left of the postcard describes the scene on the front, which is where the men spend their leisure time.

GLC09587.138

February 25, 1944

Walton, Sublatte M., fl. 1944

Letter signed

Title: to Eugene Williams

Letter to Eugene Williams certifies him as a marksman, stating that he earned a score of 143. He is authorized to purchase and wear the marksman medal.

GLC09587.139

18 May 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Mr. Jiggs Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to his family and Mr. Jiggs Williams, most likely one of his brothers. He writes that he does not have enough time to write a full letter. In the postcard he describes the scene on the front, where men are marching in formation.

GLC09587.140

9 February 1945

Sorrells, Daniel J., fl. 1945

Typed document signed

Title: [Eugene Williams becomes sergeant]

Document states that Eugene Williams is promoted from cadet flight sergeant to sergeant.

GLC09587.141

13 March 1945

Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Typed document signed

Title: Tuskegee Institute Diploma

Diploma from the Tuskegee Institute certifying that Eugene Williams completed his course in elementary flying as an aviation cadet. It is signed by the President, General Manager, commanding officer, and one other man.

GLC09587.142

3 August 1945

Cooke, John G., Jr., 1910-1999

Printed document signed

Title: Honorable Discharge

Honorable discharge for Eugene Williams from Squadron "H" 2143d AAF Base Unit in the Army of the United States, at Tuskeee Army Air Field in Alabama. It is signed by Lieutenant Colonel John G. Cooke Jr, director of administration and services. His enlisted record is on the back.

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