19 October 1943

McCray, Mary, fl. 1943

Autograph note signed

Title: Sympathies for the Williams Family

This note says that God is the only thing that can comfort broken hearts, in reference to the passing of LeRoi Williams. This note is a continuation of GLC09587.028.

GLC09587.029

19 October 1943

Typed document

Title: The Obituary

This document is an obituary for LeRoi Williams. Walt Whitman's poem "Pioneers! O Pioneers!" is quoted. The writing on the bottom of the document implies that this eulogy was given at the First Baptist Church of Roanoke, Virginia. It says that LeRoi was a good man who was loved and respected by all in the community.

GLC09587.030

26 October 1943

Pughsley, James, fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs Cordelia Williams

Letter from the Air Corps' Custodian of Funds, James Pughsley, informing Cordelia of LeRoi's unpaid board bill and instructing her where to send the payment. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.031

26 October 1943

Pughsley, James, fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs Cordelia Williams

Carbon copy of a letter from the Air Corps' Custodian of Funds, James Pughsley, informing Cordelia of LeRoi's unpaid board bill and instructing her where to send the payment. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.032

28 October 1943

Wilson, Theodore A., fl. 1943

Envelope

Title: to Mrs Cordelia Williams

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cordelia Williams, 221 Harrison Ave. N.E. Roanoke, Virginia. From Lt Theodore A. Wilson 100th Fights Squadron 33nd Flights Group Selfridge Field, Michigan. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.033

28 October 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter from the Chaplain at Hampton Institute. He expresses his admiration for LeRoi, including LeRoi's playing of the Church Tower chimes. The signature is illegible.

GLC09587.034

26 November 1943

Wilson, Theodore A., fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs Cordelia Williams

A letter from Lt. Theodore A. Wilson to Cordelia Williams. He begins by describing the Thanksgiving meal he had the previous day and then asks her to let him know whether she has paid her son's B.O.Q. bill and if so, what payment method she used.

GLC09587.037

5 December 1943

Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978

Typed letter

Title: to Mr. R.J. Hinton

A letter to the Director of Dependents Claims Services at the Veterans Administration, in which Cordelia Williams explains that when she initially filled out the form to claim LeRoi's life insurance, she stated that she recieved no allotment from any other soldier, but now she receives a small allotment on behalf of her son James, who is currently serving in the military. The header of the document notes that this is a copy of the letter.

GLC09587.038

5 January 1944

Typed letter

Title: to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams

A letter to Cordelia Williams from the Railroad Retirement Board explaining what she must do to claim the death benefits she may be able to recieve on behalf of her son "Le Roi" Shelton Williams.

GLC09587.039

January 22, 1944

Pickett, Ludo C., fl. 1943-1944

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams

A letter to Cordelia Williams from the Railroad Retirement Board explaining that in order to receive benefits after the death of her son LeRoi Shelton Williams, she must submit proof of his death and the information about whom he worked under at the Railroad Retirement Board. Signed by Ludo C. Pickett.

GLC09587.040

February 17, 1944

Pienta, Gertrude, fl. 1944

Letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

This letter from the Michigan Department of Health states that they do not yet have a copy of the record of death of LeRioi Williams to send to Cordelia Williams but will get it to her as soon as possible. It is signed by the acting director, Gertrude Pienta of the Bureau of Records and Statistics.

GLC09587.041

10 May 1944

Callender, John W., fl. 1944

Letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Letter from the United States of America Railroad Retirement Board states that Coredlia Williams may be entitled to some money because of the death of LeRoi Williams. There are instructions of what documents to provide in order to recieve payment.

GLC09587.042

3 June 1944

Callender, John W., fl. 1944

Letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

The letter states the $10.68 money award that Cordelia Williams will receive on bahalf of "Le Roi" Williams. The money given to her was earned by LeRoi who appears to have worked for a railroad company.

GLC09587.043

28 October 1947

Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943

Letter signed

Title: Last Will and Testament of LeRoi Williams

This document is the last will and testament of LeRoi Williams and is signed by him. There is a stamp on the reverse with the date when it was received by. It was written on August 31, 1943. He leaves his estate "real, personal, and mixed" to his mother, Cordelia Williams and his brother, Harold Hamilton Williams. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

GLC09587.044

31 October 1947

Carle, Charles D., fl. 1947

Letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Colonel Charles D. Carle of the War Department writes that enclosed is the last Will and Testament of 2nd Lt. LeRoi S. Williams and extends his sympathies.

GLC09587.045

1939-1945

Printed document

Title: Program of the Chapel Service

The program lists the order of speakers and singers for a chapel service that was most likely for LeRoi Williams. It also lists who the pallbearers and flower girls were.

GLC09587.046

1939-1945

Printed document

Title: Military Escort From Woodrum Field

This document is a list of the men who were a part of a military escort and a firing party.

GLC09587.047

1939-1945

Payne, M.W., ?

Printed document

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Mrs. M. W. Payne writes that she is sorry for the loss of LeRoi and mentions that she has lost three of her own childen. She also writes that she included a cake with the letter and for Cordelia to reach out if she needs anything.

GLC09587.048

22 December 1940

Aviation Service, Inc.

Note

Title: [Receipt for flying]

This receipt for flying notes that LeRoi Williams flew "18'' solo" and earned $1.50. The reverse of the note says "Wikingins."

GLC09587.049

6 October 1940

Aviation Service, Inc.

Note

Title: [Receipt for flying]

This receipt for flying notes that LeRoi Williams flew "20'' solo" and earned $1.67.

GLC09587.050

17 September 1940

Aviation Service, Inc.

Note

Title: [Receipt for flying]

This receipt for flying notes that LeRoi Williams flew "30m solo" and earned $2.50.

GLC09587.051

7 November 1940

Aviation Service, Inc.

Printed document

Title: [Receipt for flying]

This receipt for flying notes that LeRoi Williams flew "17-J-3-L-50" and earned $1.42.

GLC09587.052

circa 1919-1943

Ragland, J. Farley, fl. 1940

Printed document

Title: "To Our Fallen Flyers"

A poem titled "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland. Underneath the typed text, someone has written in pencil "Sent Home by Bro."

GLC09587.053

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

circa 1919-1943

Grogan Photo Company

Postcard

Title: Control Tower, Selfridge Field, Mich.

A postcard titled "Control Tower, Selfridge Field, Mich." with a photo of four white airmen in the control tower. One looks out through binoculars while the others wear aviator sunglasses.

GLC09587.055