1943

Photograph signed

Title: [Casket of LeRoi Williams]

A photograph of LeRoi Williams' casket surrounded by flowers at his funeral service. On the wall behind the casket, there is a portrait of LeRoi.

GLC09587.415

1941-1945

Polk's Studio

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of LeRoi S. Williams]

Photograph of LeRoi S. Williams in his pilot's uniform with a helmot and goggles on. He is looking off to the left pensively. The photograph is mounted on cardboard in a cardboard frame. At the bottom of the frame is printed "Tuskegee Inst. Ala." Near the bottom right corner is handwritten in pencil, "LeRoi". On the back of the cardboard mount a piece of paper with "Lieut/ Leroi S. Williams" typed on it has been affixed. The back of the cardboard lifts up and a flap can be inserted into a slit in the back to keep it in place. Same as the photograph of LeRoi that appears in GLC09587.130.

GLC09587.416

1930

Stabilization Fund of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation

Header Record

Title: Depression Intensifies the Race Problem [Decimalized .01-.02]

Commission on Interracial Cooperation pamphlet, "Depression Intensifies the Race Problem," 20 pages; includes a typed letter signed from Robert Russa Moton, chairman of the commission. New York: Stabilization Fund of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation, 1930s.

GLC09589

1944

Header Record

Title: [Battle Reports, letters of commendation of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion an all African American Unit with photograph of men from the 969th] [Decimalized .01-.13]

Battle Reports, letters of commendation of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion an all African American Unit with photograph of men from the 969th. France, 1944-1945.

GLC09591

circa 1865

Havens, Pierre O., 1838-1912

Stereocard

Title: Picking Cotton

Stereocard on orange board of three African American women, two men, and a child picking cotton in a field. The women have two very large baskets of cotton, and the group is looking at the camera. The title "Picking Cotton" is located at the bottom middle. On the reverse side, the following pubishing information is printed; "Havens, (Sucessor to Wilson & Havens,), Photographer, 141 & 143 Broughton Street Savannah, GA., Publisher of the Largest Collection of the Southern Views in the United States.

GLC09592

circa 1895

Strohmeyer & Wyman

Stereocard

Title: Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U.S.A.

Two African American men, one girl, and four women picking cotton. A white man on a horse is in the background. The women and the girl wear the same plaid dresses, and there are two large baskets of cotton in the field. The title "Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U.S.A., Copyright 1895 by Strohmeyer & Wyman" is printed on the bottom. On the right side, "Sold only by Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottowa-Kansas." is printed. On the left side, Strohmeyer & Wyman Publishers. New York, NY" is printed. On the reverse, "Cottone is King-A Plantation…

GLC09593

circa 1895

Stereocard

Title: Picking Cotton, Georgia

Eight African American men in a cotton field, looking at the photographer. The man in the center is wearing a suit, and the other men are wearing similair cotton shirts and slacks with hats. The men have cotton sacks around their shoulders, and a large basket is being held by one man in the foreground. The title "52-Picking Cotton, Georgia" is printed on the bottom.

GLC09594

1944

Header Record

Title: 109 Bound Photographs of the 58th Bomb Wing Missions Against Japan, India-China-Tinian, 6/16/1944-8/14/1945. [Decimalized .001-.109]

109 photographs chronicling the bombing missions of the 58th Bomb Wing. These missions were against Japan during World War II. Many of the missions have a before mission look at the area, a during mission image and an image depicting the area after the mission.

GLC09595

20 October 1943

Western Union

Telegram

Title: to Mrs. Cordelia Williams

Sympathy telegram sent to Cordelia Williams by Cynthia and William Brown, after the death of LeRoi Williams.

GLC09587.105

23 February-28 June1940

U.S. Government Printing Office

Logbook

Title: Civil Aeronautics Authority Washington Student Pilot Log Book

A log book kept by LeRoi Williams' instructors while he did his flight training. Each sheet contains the name of a course and a checklist of the maneuvers completed for each course, along with the times and dates of the flights, the make and model of the plane, signature of the instructor and LeRoi Williams, and instructor's notes. A certificate of Solo Cross-Country Flight was stapled to page 58 (see GLC09587.131.02). Multiple instructors filled out pages. No pages were filled out after page 64. Page 64 contains a stamp from the Civil Aeronautics Authority and a signature.

GLC09587.131.01

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

4 February 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

circa 1919-1943

Grogan Photo Company

Postcard

Title: North-West from Headquarters, Selfridge Field, Michigan

A postcard titled "North-West from Headquarters, Selfridge Field, Michigan" with a photo of Selfridge Field Air Base in Michigan.

GLC09587.054