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H. Hamilton Williams

H. Hamilton Willliams standing outside a house in navy uniform. Reverse says in pencil "H. Hamilton Williams from Roanoke, Va. 1945-" and "30" is stamped.

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H. Hamilton Williams

Headshot of H. Hamilton Williams in uniform. His hat says "U.S. Navy" on it. Reverse says "H. Hamilton WIlliams Roanoke, Va."

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U.S naval training school

Captioned photographs of men training to become part of the navy at the Hampton Institute. The front is captioned "a picture record of the school and its activities."

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[Two drafts of letters to railroad retirement board]

Draft of two letters from Cordelia to the gentlemen of the railroad retirement board saying that before being called into the armed forces her son, LeRoi Williams was a student at the Hampton Institute. She writes that he volunteered for the air...

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Dear Mrs. Williams

Evelyn Hurt begins the letter by stating it is the most difficult one she has ever written, and she is deeply shaken by Eugene Williams' death. She congratulates Cordelia for being the mother of such a great son, saying that Eugene called Cordelia...

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Dear Geri

Cordelia writes to Geraldine, providing Henrietta's address. She tells a story of Eunice P. fainting in school and being sent to the hospital to be operated on for gall stones. She tells Geri not to worry about how things are going at home and to...

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Dear Children

Cordelia writes to her children telling them to report interest on their bond because their names are all written on it. She asks them to let her know when they do. She will cash the bond she has and then send a check. She is praying for all of them...

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Dear Children

Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather has cooled after being very hot but the spring shrubs are back in bloom. She discusses the bond and reporting income again (see GLC09587.314). Remarking on a break-in at the mailman's house...

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Dear Children

Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather is rainy and storms are expected. There was snow earlier, but it has melted. She notes she is very excited for Christmas, when she will be able to see her family. She has recently gotten over a...

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Dear Children

Cordelia writes to her children, telling them that Mrs. Avery was buried yesterday. Cordelia was very touched by her death, noting she had the same "sickening feeling I have when I lose my own." She tells a story about Don fixing her garage door...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children about the weather and that the new bedspread ordered for her is too big. She reminds them about Diane's birthday present and to tell her when they got it and how much it cost. She says that her garden is doing...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that it has been quite hot recently. She asks whether Virginia has found Dolores' glasses and speculates as to where they might be. Cordelia then shares the news of George Coleman. She writes that despite the...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes that it has been nice and cool so she has been making dansom preserves. She tells both the "Twitties" and Virginia to bring "it" back when they come down and Diane to make sure that Virginia saves some for Dolores when she...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams thanks her children for their thoughtful letter. She says that in the past month, five of her close friends have died. This somewhat put a damper on her birthday, except for the fact that her children all came, which was the...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes that she talked to Dan the previous day and it was a happy surprise. She describes a meeting of her missionary group where not many people came because so many in the group were sick or put off by the rain. She asks if...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she can't believe that 1975 is almost over. Virginia sent her 24 skeins of very pretty yarn. She continues by discussing how beautiful the weather has been and how good it was for her tomatoes and flowers...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that the weather has been very nice but everyone is talking a lot about robberies and petty crime. She writes of the death of "Mrs. Taliaferro" and says that "Mr Taliaferro" is very upset but only time and...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that the weather has been lovely and that "Rev. Jay" has been serving as Roanoke's first black mayor. She mentions the recent funeral of a local florist and her recent missionary group meeting. She says that...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she is happy "that the children can go to school in daylight" and the weather has been warm. She thinks that world is a mess after listening to the news and that they should just ask God to take care of...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she is sorry about their research problems but that "these setbacks of every description go with living." She asks whether their President has "made a good move or a bad one?" She writes that she sees...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She hopes that they are having the best life it has to offer and that they are well. There is still "lovely weather" and she is using the yarn Virginia sent her. Something is wrong with her color T.V...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She says that the weather is good and in the eighties. She mentions that someone is now aware that they are a candidate for a degree, but does not say who specifically. She may be talking about either...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She starts the letter by relaying the prayer from Church that morning. Mrs. Price passed away Tuesday night. Tomorrow is thanksgiving day and Cordelia is grateful for what she has. Diane, Virginia's...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She asks how everything is going and says that the high for the day is forty degrees. There are three funerals she is attending close together who were members of her Sunday School. She has to get...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She remarks that this is the last letter of 1975 and also the last letter she can write for ten cents because the price of stamps keep increasing. She is happy they all had a good Christmas. She loves...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. It is her first letter of the new year. She writes that Sally wrote thank you cards and that they were put in the mail. A young man is now living with Cordelia. He is a trainee from Memphis, Tenessee and...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She hopes that they are well and happpy. She writes that the delicious candy came yesterday. She wishes they were there to enjoy the candy with her. She is going out to pay her utility bills. Her gas...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. There was snow yesterday and rain is predicted. She prepared for the bad weather. She feels like politicians are not doing enough for the people because taxes keep rising. She writes that there are two...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that it was cold on Sunday but the weather has been nice since. Geraldine called Sunday and said she would call Karen, James' daughter. She feels like Karen does not acknowledge that she...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she hopes all is well "on the home front." She is enjoying warmer temperatures but says everyone wants it to rain. She has some flowers in bloom. She hopes March does not bring heavy snow...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She remarks that the weather has been great and tells anecdotes about making afghans. She also reports that Mrs. Danderidge's husband is sick and tells a disturbing story that Mable Dupree's son was found in his sister...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She remarks that the weather has been warm and they are in need of rain. Her girls left on March 2nd, and she says she misses them. She also notes that Virginia wrote her a letter yesterday praising them, particularly...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She thanks God that the work for "your degree" is over. She tells them to slow down and have rest before they have a nervous breakdown. She immediately begins talking about a man she does not name, saying he is a "crook...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She mentions that nighttime frost is killing her fruit and azaleas. She also wonders whether the Patricia Hearst case will ever end. She asks if Diane has recovered from the flu. She also says she has not heard from...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She begins by remarking what a surprise it was to see everyone last Friday evening, and how it lifted her spirits. She discusses food, cleaning the basement, and her plants. She sends love and blessings to all and signs...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She thanks them for making her Mother's Day so wonderful and that she loves her new pocketbook. She asks how their Mother's Day was -- it is likely she is speaking to one of her daughters. She also asks if Diane really...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She updates them on the weather and her garden. She says that Virginia told her Andrea is getting ready for junior prom. She says their family is involved in a lot "all at once," like Diane's marriage and Dolores'...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She updates them on the weather. She had a guest arrive on Sunday, as well as Geri and Karen who made dinner. She gave some water guns to children asking for toys and thinks about games that Don bought for the twins...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says Virginia has come to visit her. She says she is sorry the recipient is feeling badly and wants them to follow the doctor's orders to stay in bed. She says Geri also needs rest. She mentions some things she has...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. Cordelia writes that she hopes they had a good vacation in Hampton, she does not specify who "they" are. She is also happy that Geraldine's twin girls met a friend they liked. She said that her plants...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children saying that the weather is very nice and that they all should be there. She mentions that Elvis Presley was at the center last night, and some people parked early so they could get a seat and see him. She...

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to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children. She writes that she trusts everyone is well. Her dieffenbachia flowers were falling over so she had to stick a pole in it for support. The nights have been comfortable and her watermelons are growing. She is...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She had a good 87th birthday filled with love. She hopes that the Twitties and Kents will all be able to get together soon and have a birthday dinner. She is full of "apprciation for every kindness shown...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that there is not any important news to report. Harold Hamilton Williams called on Sunday. He is adding on rooms to the back of his home, including one like the family room she has. He says he...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that the rain is nice and welcomed. She talks about how her plants are doing. Wheaton called to say he would be there in the morning. The doctors had to take off Mrs. Jefferson's left leg. It...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she hopes everyone is well and happy. Autumn is beginning tomorrow. She asks to be sent Juanita's address so she can thank her for remembering her birthday. She is having toilet and...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she is missing everyone. Cordelia really appreciated everyone visiting. She signed a contract for an air conditioner on Monday evening. A plummer fixed something in the furnace that Don...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she hopes all is going well and that she was happy to see rain and now wants to see some sunshine. She spends some time writing about how her plants are doing. She mentions that this time...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she trusts everything is going well. She asks how someone's sinus trouble has been and says the weather has been nice. Also, six people died from a swine shot, but three people already...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says she's been wondering about Geri and asks if she's beaten the flu. She updates them on the weather and says the only news lately is sickness. She says that Reverend Martin Luther King was in town for a church...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She tells Geri she is sorry she's not feeling well. She says she must speak to "that teacher" and tell him what is expected of him, or tell the head of the department to give him a written copy of his obligations. She...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says she was listening to the news when "you" called and took her mind off of everything. She wonders why Harold and Mattie "did that." She talks about the weather and says that Carter is pardoning the draft evaders...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She asks Geri how her mouth is doing. She talks about her garden and says she is doing well. There is lots of sickness and death around. She says Carter will have a hard time with the Civil Rights programs. On the news...

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to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She asks how everyone is doing. She said she is enjoying a hot day. She has not been feeling too well the past couple of weeks. She has some tomatoes growing but has not done too much with the garden...

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to Geraldine Williams

Letter from Cordelia Williams to her daughter, Geraldine Williams. She writes that she hopes Don is comfortable and to keep her chin up and tell herself that "God is able and all power is in His Hand." The tomatoes in her garden are the only thing...

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[Income statement]

Document saying that Cordelia Williams was born on August 26th, 1889. It is most likely an income statement. It says she is a widowed mother, had $75.00 average month living expenses per month and made no monthly income. The document contains the...

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[Christmas note]

Christmas note from the Tuskegee Williamses to Cordelia Williams wishing her "the merriest of Christmases." It says that the gift is to start paying for an automatic washer and that they will send the balance from time to time. They tell her to check...

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Mothers Day Greetings

Note in Cordelia Williams' handwriting on a note titled "mothers day greetings." It appears to be a list of the people who sent her gifts and what they gave her. Reverse says that Cordelia just heard on the radio that someone in D.C, unspecified, was...

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to Cordelia Williams

Letter from Donald Twitty to Cordelia Williams written on a Tuesday. He writes that he hopes Cordelia and Aunt Nannie are well and that the cold weather has not negatively affected them. He says that "we are well and getting along fine," most likely...

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[Blank paper]

Blank piece of lined paper.

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To Clerk of Circuit Court Prince Edward County, dr.

Check for $2.75 signed by J.H Harvey in payment to the Clerk of Circuit Court Prince Edward County for recording a deed and for the tax on the deed. Also signed by Jackson Glaze (the other party involved in the land deed) and the clerk (illegible)...

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Robinson & Brown Funeral Directors Fourth and South Streets Farmville, Virginia

Note on Robinson & Brown Funeral Directors stationary acknowledging that Mrs. Nannie Harvey paid the $170.00 due for the burial of her husband, Rev. James Harvey. It is signed by Chas. H. Robinson. At the top of the page, near the center, 1 is...

GLC09587.376

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Taxation Notice of Assessment of Omitted Taxes on Intagible Personal Property and Incomes For the Year or Years Indicated Below.

Notice addressed to the Estate of James H. Harvey c/o Nannie Harvey 405 Grove Street Farmville Virginia listing tax values on the intagible personal property of James H. Harvey. Between the years 1933 and 1935 James Harvey did not pay the full taxes...

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Certificate Showing No Inheritance Tax Assessable.

Document certifying that no inheritance tax is assessable on the estate of James Henry Harvey of Prince Edward County, Virginia, who died May 31, 1936. It is from the Department of Taxation of the Commonwealth of Virginia and signed by Jessew Dillon...

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Rev. J. H. Harvey, Est. City

Document detailing the Prince Edward County taxes due on the estate of Rev. J. H. Harvey. It details the taxes due on Harvey's tangible persons/property, machinery and tools, merchants' capital, and real estate. The total local levies due is $31.90...

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Receipt for Taxes No. 899

Document detailing the value of the property of J. H. Harvey and the taxes due to the town of Farmville, Virginia on that property The taxes amount to $25.30. The document is stamped with the date and the words "Town of Farmville, Va. PAID" and the...

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Rev. J. H. Harvey, Est. City

Document detailing the Prince Edward County taxes due on the estate of Rev. J. H. Harvey. It details the amount Harvey owes in State Capitation Taxes, taxes on Bonds Notices and Other Evidences of Debt, Money, and Capital Not Otherwise Taxed. The...

GLC09587.381

Commonwealth of Virginia Francisco District

Document detailing the State taxes and local levies due on the estate of Rev. J. H. Harvey. The total amount due is $11.39. The number 5 is written in pencil and circled near the top of the page. The document has been stamped with "H.E. Griffin, Tres...

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William' Florist Floral Pieces

Business card for Williams' Florist Floral Pieces at 221 Harrison Ave. N.E. Roanoke, Virginia. On the back is written "60-Nov 7-1940 Born 1880 Ins. Age" in blue ink.

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The People's National Bank

A check for fifty dollars to be cashed signed by Nannie J. Harvey. It is stamped with the words savings department near the bottom right hand corner. In the center of the document is a stamp with the logo of the People's National Bank. Accompanied...

GLC09587.384

[receipt for 1,081.44]

Receipt totalling 1081.44. Accompanied invoice in the same amount for the funeral of Nannie Harvey (GLC 09587.385.02).

GLC09587.385.01

Williams Funeral Home

Invoice from the Williams Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia for the funeral and burial of Nannie James Harvey, totalling 1081.44. Written near the center of the document is "Paid in full Elijah Williams Jr. 5/21/69." Accompanied GLC09587.385.01.

GLC09587.385.02

Williams Funeral Home

Notice of payment via check from Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams in the amount of $1081.44 for the burial of Mrs. Nannie J. Harvey. Signed by Elijah Williams Jr.

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[J. H. Harvey's will]

The last will and testament of J. H. Harvey, Nannie Harvey's husband and Cordelia Williams' uncle. He bequeaths all of his property to Nannie, appointing her executrix of his will. He bequeaths some additional land to their daughter, Aleas M. Snead...

GLC09587.387

[Land deed between Jackson Glaze and J. H. Harvey]

A land deed between Jackson Glaze and J. H. Harvey stating that Glaze sold Harvey a portion of land in Farmville, Virginia for $220. It is signed by Jackson Glaze, A. M. M. Fallwell, and Horace Adams. The deed was folded in fourths and attached to a...

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[Land deed between Aleas Snead and Nannie Harvey]

A land deed between Aleas Snead and her husband, Nathan Snead, and Nannie Harvey stating that the Sneads are selling a plot of land in Farmville to Nannie Harvey for $1,000. It is signed by Aleas Snead, Nathan Snead, and John A. Lancaster. It is...

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Will of Nannie James Harvey

The last will and testament of Nannie Harvey. She bequeaths all of her property, personal and otherwise, to her niece, Cordelia Williams. She also declares Cordelia as her executrix. It is signed by Nannie James Harvey, as well as Henretta E...

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[Newspaper clipping]

A newspaper clipping discussing the real estate transfers recorded in the courts "yesterday and today." Two are listed: the George M. Jones Library association to the city of Roanoke, Virginia, and the Colonial American National Bank to Nannie J...

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[Aunt Nannie]

A black and white photograph of Nannie J. Harvey. She is posed and wears a pearl necklace, a bow on her lapel, a hat with decorative trim, and rimless glasses. On the reverse, "Aunt Nannie 1960" is written.

GLC09587.394

[Graduates of Lucy Addison High School]

Lucy Addison High School commencement exercises for the graduating class of 1934. One side of reverse is the program for the graduation. The other side of reverse is the list of graduates. Virginia Lucylle Williams is listed as one of the graduates.

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to Virginia Williams

Letter from a man named Burt for Virginia Williams. He writes that when Eunice told him he was as shocked as she was. He does not specify what he was shocked about. It is not difficult for him to imagine how she is feeling. He experienced something...

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to James T. Williams

Telegram from the members of headquarters detachment Camp Ellis to James T. Williams. They give sympathy "in this hour of sorrow" referring to the death of LeRoi Williams. They say that they stand ready to aid anyway they can and to contact Red Cross...

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to Cordelia Williams

Telegram from the Office of the Director of Fighter Training offering sympathies on the loss of LeRoi Williams written to Cordelia Williams.

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Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

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Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace, glasses, a white lace dress, and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

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Mrs. Sue Fity and Aunt Lucy

A photograph of two African American women standing in front of the steps to a house. The one on the left wears a pearl necklace and earrings, holding a cane. The one on the right wears a patterned dress and holds a book. On the reverse, "Mrs. Sue...

GLC09587.407

[Photograph of a young woman]

A photograph of a young African American girl. The photo is taken from slightly below and she looks off-camera to the left with a serious expression. On the reverse, "Jena" is handwritten.

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[Photograph of two women]

A photograph of two African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in the backyard of a house in front of a globe on a post. The one on the left is older with graying hair. The one on the right is younger, with short dark...

GLC09587.409

[Photograph of three women]

A photograph of three African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in front of a house porch. Another woman stands on the porch, but her face is not visible. The woman on the left is identifiable from other photographs...

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Sophomore High class photo

A school photo of five rows of students. There are four rows of girls and one row of boys. Everyone is dressed nicely and most are smiling. They are all white, except for one female student in the top row on the far right. On the reverse, "Sophomore...

GLC09587.411

[Tuskegee pilots]

A group photo of three rows African American pilots: the Tuskegee airmen. In the top row on the far right is Eugene Williams; he is identifiable by the name badge sewn onto his uniform: "Williams, E.W." They all wear jumpsuit uniforms and helmets...

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[Williams family photo]

A group photo of nine people. From left to right, there is James Williams Jr., his wife, Cordelia Williams, Geraldine Williams, Harold Hamilton Williams, Booker Kent, Virginia, an unknown woman, and Eugene Williams. These names are listed in...

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James T. Williams II

A portrait of James T. Williams II in his uniform. In the lower left corner, he has signed the photograph: "Lo Ma & Dad from your son James."

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[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

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...

GLC09589

Depression Intensifies the Race Problem

Details racial conflict during the Great Depression. The pamphlet sites the shortage of jobs and migration as a primary aggravators of increased tension to which the Commission dedicates their legal work. The Commission solicits donations and...

GLC09589.01

to Mrs. Webster Knight

The letter is soliciting a donation from Mrs. Knight of Providence, Rhode Island. The letter is meant to accompany the pamphlet on lynching, insinuating that the statistics published are shocking. The letter is typed with a letterhead of the...

GLC09589.02

[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

to Commanding Officer, 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is written by Ward H. Maris, Brigadier General. It says that attached is a letter of gratitude from General Besancon, commander of the II French Artillery Corps in regards to the recently completed mission.

GLC09591.09.02

to General Maris, Artillery Commander of the XXI US Corps

The document is typed by General Besancon of the II French Artillery Corps to General Maris, Artillery Commander of the XXI U.S. Corps. In the letter, General Besancon thanks Maris for his artillery work and that he is proud to have fought by his...

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