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to Dr. H. Hamilton Williams

Sympathy telegram sent to H. Hamilton Williams by Dr. and Mrs. Spaulding, after the death of Williams' brother LeRoi.

GLC09587.107

[LeRoi Williams]

A photograph of LeRoi Williams as a youth.

GLC09587.114

[LeRoi Williams]

A photograph of LeRoi Williams as a youth.

GLC09587.115

[LeRoi Williams]

A photograph of LeRoi Williams as a young man in his military uniform. It was found with a newspaper article titled "27 Army Pilots" (see GLC09587.068).

GLC09587.116

[T. A. Wilson]

A photograph of T. A. Wilson, a Major in the United States Air Force. He is sitting behind his desk. On the desk, there is his nameplate, a photograph of a woman, and many tall stacks of bills.

GLC09587.117

[People sitting on stoop]

Group of men and one woman sitting on a stoop. They are all wearing shirts with wings and an "H" on them. LeRoi Williams may be in the photograph.

GLC09587.118

[Planes in a field]

Four planes in a field. Reverse says "photography by Otis E. Finley Jr. 2nd Lt. H.C Box 89, I AAF, Alabama."

GLC09587.119

[LeRoi Williams' funeral]

LeRoi Williams' casket, draped with an American flag with mourners surrounding him.

GLC09587.120

[Men standing around LeRoi's Williams' casket]

LeRoi Williams' casket, draped with an American flag with mourners surrounding him. Three men are standing over the casket.

GLC09587.121

[Carrying LeRoi's body from funeral]

Men carrying LeRoi Williams' casket, draped with an American flag, down the stairs from his funeral. There are mourners in the background.

GLC09587.122

[Standing outside church]

Mourners standing outside the church after LeRoi Williams' funeral.

GLC09587.123

[Mourners standing outside church]

Mourners standing outside the church after LeRoi Williams' funeral. The photograph is similar to GLC09587.123 but there is a larger crowd in the street.

GLC09587.124

[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

[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

[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

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

Airways Flying: A Handbook For Military Pilots

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

GLC09587.129

The Hampton Bulletin: Veterans Homecoming Number

A booklet dedicated to the alumni and students of the Hampton Institute who served in World War II and how the Institute ran during the war. There is a photo of LeRoi S. Williams on page 22 and a caption about his service and death. Vol 43.

GLC09587.130

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

[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...

GLC09587.132

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...

GLC09587.133

[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

[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

[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

[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...

GLC09587.137