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[Family picture]

Man in uniform, probably James Williams, standing for a picture in front of a car with five women and one other man. Stamped on the reverse with "635."

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[People in field]

Rows of men and women sitting in a field. Some men are in uniform and some women are holding umbrellas. The reverse says "TAAF" in pencil and has a "572J" stamp.

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[Men in chairs]

Rows of men and women sitting in a field in the background. In the foreground men are in uniform sitting on chairs. Stamped on the back is "572J."

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[Men in chairs]

Headshot of James T. Williams in uniform with a sign that says "James T. WIlliams 2nd Lieut AC." In pencil on the reverse says "James T. Williams Mail to 221 E. Harrison Ave."

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[Group of men]

Eleven men standing together, six in uniform and five dressed down. James Williams is most likely the man standing off to the right side.

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[Tuskegee glee club]

Choir of men standing in suits and uniforms on a stage. James Williams is standing in the front of the group. In pen written on the photograph says "The Southern Aires and the Tuskegee Army Air Force Glee Club." The reverse says "Southern Aires and...

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Norfolk and Western Male Chorus in Musicale

The program for the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus 1943-1944 season. On the inside of the cover, it mentions that Harold Williams and James Williams were previous leaders of the chorus until July 1943. It also features Geraldine Williams performing...

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Script for "Roger!"

The script for "Roger!" the Tuskegee Army Air Force musical, of which James Williams was the choral director and production supervisor.

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A Pictorial Tour of Tuskegee Army Air Field

This booklet shows photographs of the men and women at Tuskegee Army Air Field completing various duties. The photographs were taken in Tuskegee, Alabama, but printed into a booklet in Brooklyn, New York.

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A Pictorial Tour of Tuskegee Army Air Field

A booklet for the Tuskegee Army Flying School that appears to be for graduation. It is blue and feels leather-bound. The front has five stars down the left side and an image of three planes in the center. Along the bottom it says, "Army Air Forces...

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Tuskegee Army Air Field Presents Roger Musical Extravaganza

A program for "Roger" a "Musical Extravaganza" performed by members of the Tuskegee Army Air Field. James T. Williams is listed as one of the co-writers and Choral Director-Production Supervisor. Page three contains a brief synopsis of the play...

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Geraldine Williams' Report Card, 1946-47

Report card of Geraldine Williams from the fall semester of 1946-47. She got mostly "E" (excellent) and "G" (good) grades. She took English, geometry, physics, chorus, American history, physical training, home preparation, and citizenship. It is...

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[Prom invitation]

An invitation card to the 1947 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.

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[Dance invitation for Howard University]

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

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The Howard Players Present The Wild Duck

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

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

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

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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.

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Geraldine Williams' Report Card, 1947-48

Report card of Geraldine Williams from the fall semester of 1946-47. She got mostly "E" (excellent) and "G" (good) grades. She took English, chemistry, choir, physical training, home preparation, and citizenship. It is signed by Cordelia Williams...

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Geraldine Williams' basketball schedule

Geraldine Williams' girls basketball schedule with dates, list of players and their jersey numbers, and their attendence. It is written on the reverse of a card from the Harrison Jewelry Co. Note , not included, says there is a picture of the...

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to Geraldine Williams

Letter is from H. D Carpenter Jr. to Geraldine Williams in reference to holding socials after basketball games. He says that he presented her idea to the staff and that they agreed that social life is an important part of education and that the...

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[Prom invitation]

An invitation card to the 1948 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.

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[Ticket]

A small orange ticket admitting Geraldine Williams and Robert B. Barlery III. It says "Knights of Addison" along the top.

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[Spring Ball invitation]

An invitation to Lucy Addison High School's spring ball.

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Lucy Addison High School Commencement Exercises

The graduation program for Lucy Addison High School's class of 1948. E. Geraldine Williams is listed as a graduate.

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National Honor Society Certificate of Membership

A certificate of membership in the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools for E. Geraldine Williams. It certifies that she was elected a member of the Addison Chapter. It is signed by her sponsor, Lillie W. Mitchell, and the principal H. D...

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The Hi-Y Fellowship member card

A membership card certifying that E. Geraldine Williams is a member of the registered Hunton Tri-Hi-Y Club with the Y.M.C.A. It is signed by the leaders of the National Hi-Y, Local Hi-Y, Hi-Y Club Leader, and Southern Area Council. On the reverse is...

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[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.

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"Back to Home Land!" Removing Casket of America's Unknown Soldier from the Olympia, Washington D.C.

Soldiers in full dress uniform, act as pallbearers, bearing the flag draped coffin of an unknown soldier on the dock of National Harbor in Washington D.C.

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Disarmament Conference in Session, Continental Hall of D.A.R., Washington, Nov. 21, 1921

This photograph is of a conference about disarmament at the end of WW I held in Washington, D.C.

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United States of America Civil Aeronautics Authority Washington D.C. Airman Certificate No. 17943-40

Card certifying LeRoi as a private pilot after his graduation from the Hampton Institute. Lists LeRoi's date of birth as 7-30-19 his weight as 145 and his height as 6'. Signed by LeRoi Shelton Williams and Carl L. Christenson who is listed as Ass't...

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Veterans' Administration Washington, D.C. National Service Life Insurance

Document certifying that LeRoi Shelton Williams applied for National Service Life Insurance, addressed to Mrs. Cordelia B. Williams 221 E. Harrison Ave. Roanoke, Va. Signed by Frank T. Idieux Administrator of Veterans Affairs and A. Belckman...

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to Cordelia Williams

A condolence letter from Ernest L. Patterson, written to Cordelia Williams after the death of her son LeRoi. Patterson expresses his grief and tells her to maintain strong faith in God.

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to Mrs Cordelia Williams

Letter from H.L. McCoy, Director of Insurance at the Veterans Administration, informing Cordelia Williams how much she is entitled to as the beneficiary on the National Service Life Insurance Policy of her son "Le Roi" Shelton Williams.

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to Mrs. Cordelia Williams

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

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The Stars and Stripes Flying over Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, on the Rhine, Germany

This photograph shows boats on the Rhine river. There is a small village with a flag waving in the distance. The back of the photograph contains lyrics of a song about the Rhine.

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Guards at American Bridgehead Boundary, Montabaur, East of the Rhine

Two men are standing at attention in their uniform with guns in this photograph. They are occupying and guarding land the Allies won.

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A Mile of Autos Used by our "Third Army," Germany

In this photograph are dozens of trucks in an open field that were used during the war. These trucks were vital in carrying supplies. On the back of this photograph is a poem about the autotrucks.

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Doughboys of 89th Div., Resting Before Review, Treves, Germany

This photograph is of a field of men resting before battle in uniform, with guns nearby. Their guns are stacked in a tripod figuration. There is also a gas mask in the picture, as well as a canteen and other bags.

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American Army of Occupation on the Rhine Near Ehrenbreitstein

In this photograph dozens of soldiers are on horseback, carrying flags. They are from the American army and are occupying land in Germany.

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Tractor-drawn Artillery of 89th Div. before Largest Hangar in Germany

Soldiers are gathered around tractors in an open field. In the background is a large hangar building used to hold machinary and weaponry.

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Uncle Sam and John Bull Again Fast Friends- Yankee Troops in London

This photograph is of soldiers marching in lines through London after victory. Some are carrying American flags and there is the House of Parliament in the background.

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Observation Balloons near Coblenz, Germany.

An observation balloon floats upwards to the sky with two soldiers in its wicker basket, who look downwards at the crowd below. Next to it, another blimp is in the process of being inflated.

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French Auto Mitrailleuse Attached to U. S. Army, Montabaur, Germany.

A view of three soldiers in a lightly armored car, brandishing a machine gun while driving down the street in a German village. Another soldier stands next to the car.

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U. S. Army Tractor Negotiating the Steep Declivities of Rhine at Coblenz.

In the foreground, an American soldier drives a tractor up the steep bank of the Rhine River. In the background is the city of Coblenz. Cathedral steeples and bridges can be seen.

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Cementing Anglo-French Friendship, Soldiers of France in London.

Ranks of French soldiers, seen from behind, walk down a street in London towards Trafalgar Square. The sidewalks are crowded with British citizens and policemen.

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France does Honor to the Gallant Sons of Britain--Victory Parade, Paris

British troops participate in the French Victory Parade, marching through the Place de la Concorde.

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Sons of France on Parade in Paris.

Soldiers parading through Paris, after the signing of the Peace Treaty.

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Gallant Legionaires of Czechoslovakia on Parade, Prague

A man stands in the foreground photographing the Czech troops marching past.

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Devastated Arras, "Grande Place" Section Visited by Peace Conference Delegates, France

Delegates from the Peace Conference stand in the center of the city of Arras. They visited affected cities in Belgium and France to determine how much Germany would pay in reparations.

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The Queen of Belgium Making Stereo Photo During Pres. Wilson's Visit to Belgium

Elizabeth of Bavaria, Queen of Belgium during the war, stands in sparse Belgium woods, holding a camera, making a stereoard of what she sees.

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