7 July 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Catherine (Kitty)

He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.

GLC02170.50

17 July 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Catherine (Kitty)

He tells her she is welcome to have his money as long as he has any. He heard an acquaintance of his died.

GLC02170.51

24 July 1864

C.S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. Morse

They are done with the harvesting. She does not tell her parents that he sent her money. Mr. Heppert's house and property burned up.

GLC02170.52

21 July 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

.He thinks she should not tell anyone he gave her money because they will not leave her alone if they knew. He would love to go to church with her but they will have to be patient.

GLC02170.53

7 August 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He will send her some more money. He is glad she is reading Paul in the Old Testament. There was a man that jumped out of the window of the third floor and is now recovering in the hospital.

GLC02170.54

18 August 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.

GLC02170.55

21 August 1864

C.S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. Morse

She is glad it makes him happy that she has embraced Christianity.

GLC02170.56

24 August 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He looks forward to the future when she will be his companion but they must endure some hard times first.He was ainvited to a party he did not attend and he was glad because it turned out to be a dance.

GLC02170.57

20 September 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He is thinking they should get married in the fall. But they will keep it a secret for now. He's afraid he will catch the "Fatal Disease" when he goes home but he has been exposed to most diseases in the army.

GLC02170.58

28 September 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He has been sick since he last wrote to her. But he assures her he will be alright in a few days. He is still waiting to go home.

GLC02170.59

3 July 1942

The World-news (Roanoke, Va.) 1913-1922

Newspaper clipping

Title: First Negro Girl Scouts Off to Camp

A newspaper clipping from The Roanoke World-News announcing the first African-American Girl Scouts to attend camp. It contains a photograph of Rolanda Sydnor and Geraldine Williams on either side of their Girl Scout leader, Mrs. W. M. Scott.

GLC09587.269

1930-1976

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Clipping of Geraldine Williams]

A clipping with a photograph of E. Geraldine Williams. The caption states that she is a biology instructor at Florida A&M University since 1955 and received a Southern Fellowship Fund to attend the University of California at Los Angeles. It also notes she received a B.S. and M.S. from Howard University.

GLC09587.272

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Girls in gowns on a float]

Five young African-American women stand on a fraternity float in long black gowns. They hold hands, and each holds a bouquet. There is also a large globe on the float. The photograph was accompanied by a ticket for the Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball (GLC 09587.260).

GLC09587.289

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Geraldine Williams]

A portrait of a young women, most likely Geraldine Williams. It was accompanied by her junior and senior high school report card.

GLC09587.290

1941-1945

R.V. Burrell

Photograph

Title: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Undergrad Regional

A group portrait of the regional members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The women are all African-American. Some smile, while others look serious. A contemporary blue pen has titled the photograph, as well as labeling names of some of the women. A stamp on the reverse says "R.V. Burrell Hampton Institute Hampton, Virginia."

GLC09587.291

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Group of young women]

A group of young African-American women posing together. The wall behind them reads "Welcome Banneke" and is partially shown. Similar to GLC09587.293.

GLC09587.292

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Group of young women]

A group of young African-American women posing together. The wall behind them reads "Welcome Banneke" and is partially shown. The second row of women sit on the floor and casually lean on one another. Similar to GLC09587.292.

GLC09587.293

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Group of young women]

A group of six young African-American women posing together. Five of them stand with their arms around each other. One crouches below them, holding her school supplies.

GLC09587.294

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Geraldine Williams]

A graduation portrait of Geraldine Williams wearing a gown and mortarboard.

GLC09587.295

1941-1945

Davis, fl. 1884-1930

Photograph

Title: Davis Roanoke, Va.

Photograph of Geraldine Williams in her cap and gown, mounted on cardboard.

GLC09587.298

1960

Photograph

Title: [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

1960-1969

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC09587.405

1960-1961

Sissman Studio

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC09587.406

1960-1969

Photograph

Title: 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 Fity, Aunt Lucy" is handwritten.

GLC09587.407

1929-1939

Photograph

Title: [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.

GLC09587.408