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[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."

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[LeRoi Williams' funeral]

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

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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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.

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[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...

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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.

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[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.

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[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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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[Eugene Williams becomes sergeant]

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

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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.

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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...

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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

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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.

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[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

[Military forms from Tuskegee]

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

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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...

GLC09587.148

Graduation Exercise

The program from Eugene Williams' graduation from Class 45-E of the United States Army. On the front, there is a drawing of a soldier. Half of his face is white and the other half is shaded.

GLC09587.149

Graduation Exercise

This is a letter sent to Eugene Williams appointing him to temporary Second Lieutenant. It is signed by Raymond Barron, Acting Adjutant General.

GLC09587.150

Authorization for Allotment of Pay

Document authorizing a portion of Eugene W. Williams' pay to be deducted and given to the Veterans Administration. Signed by Eugene W. Williams and Alton R. F. Williams. Identical to GLC09587.154 other than a red mark near the bottom of page.

GLC09587.153

Authorization for Allotment of Pay

Document authorizing a portion of Eugene W. Williams pay to be deducted and given to the Veterans Administration. Signed by Eugene W. Williams and Alton R. F. Williams. Identical to GLC09587.153 other than that does not contain a red mark on the...

GLC09587.154

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...

GLC09587.155

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...

GLC09587.156

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...

GLC09587.157

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...

GLC09587.158

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...

GLC09587.160

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...

GLC09587.161

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...

GLC09587.162

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...

GLC09587.164

[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...

GLC09587.165

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

GLC09587.170

[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...

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Commonwealth of Virginia, state board of education

Certificate from the State Board of Education and Health certifying that Eugene Williams "attained the five point standard" in physical education from Lucy Addision High School. It is signed by the division superintendent, state superintendent of...

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