1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [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.

GLC09587.229

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [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."

GLC09587.230

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [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."

GLC09587.231

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [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.

GLC09587.232

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [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 TAAF Field Glee Club" Stamped on the reverse says "Offical photo U.S.A.A.F. By AAF Training Command."

GLC09587.233

18 February 1944

Norfolk and Western Male Chorus

Pamphlet

Title: 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 six numbers.

GLC09587.234

1945

Norfolk and Western Male Chorus

Typed manuscript

Title: Script for "Roger!"

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

GLC09587.235

1942-1949

The Ullman Company, Inc., fl. 1940

Book

Title: 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.

GLC09587.236

1942-1949

E. M. Berry, fl. 1940

Book

Title: 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 Basic and Advanced Flying School."

GLC09587.237

29 June 1945

Tuskegee Army Air Field (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Pamphlet

Title: 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, which concerns a group of soldiers forced to imitate celebrity USO stars when the real stars don't show up. Page seven contains a description of the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Page eight contains a picture of the TAAF Glee Club including James T. Williams.

GLC09587.238

1946-1947

Lucy Addison High School

Printed document signed

Title: 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 signed by Cordelia Williams.

GLC09587.239

1947-1948

Lucy Addison High School

Printed document signed

Title: 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. Note written on the report card says "congratulations! c'est grande" followed by a signature. Also, she was never absent.

GLC09587.240

1947

Twitty, Geraldine Williams, 1930-?

Note

Title: 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 basketball team that goes with the note of the schedule.

GLC09587.241

February 27, 1947

Carpenter, H.D. Jr., fl. 1947

Printed letter signed

Title: 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 athletic committee will try to raise funds for socials. He mentions that for it to happen the staff, students, and chaperones will all have to behave themselves. On the second page "assigned" is crossed out and "assembled" is penned in.

GLC09587.242

28 March 1947

Virginia State College

Pamphlet

Title: Dramatic Tournament

Booklet is a playbill from the eigth annual dramatic tournament for high schools of Virginia. It was held at Virginia State College.

GLC09587.243

25 April 1947

Lucy Addison High School

Pamphlet

Title: Three One-Act Plays

Booklet is a playbill from three one-act plays performed at the Lucy Addison High School. Geraldine Williams played Lizzie Rankin, "a garrulous spinster" in "Miss Personality Plus." There is a Pepsi-Cola ad on the back.

GLC09587.244

1 June 1947

Lucy Addison High School

Document

Title: Vesper service

Booklet of a vesper service for the class of 1947. There is a list of the order of the service. The last page written by Geraldine Williams says "44898 Norfolk VA Robt Alston 4233J Gertrude Wateau Allen."

GLC09587.245

1 November 1947

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Document

Title: N.A.A.C.P Conference

Booklet is from the twelfth annual convention of the Virginia state conference of the N.A.A.C.P, which met to discuss "complete educational equality a prerequisite for real democracy." It says at the bottom "pay your poll tax, register to vote." It mentions various speakers in the program. Accompanied by a photograph (GLC09587.296).

GLC09587.247

July 1948

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Note

Title: N.A.A.C.P Youth

Note certifies that Geraldine Williams is a member of the N.A.A.C.P. The reverse of the note lists the organization's purpose, including to stop lynchings. Accompanied by a photograph (GLC09587.296).

GLC09587.248

4 June 1947

Lucy Addison High School

Typed document

Title: [Prom invitation]

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

GLC09587.249

28 May 1948

Lucy Addison High School

Typed document

Title: [Prom invitation]

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

GLC09587.250

1930-1976

Lucy Addison High School

Typed document

Title: [Ticket]

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

GLC09587.251

6 June 1947

Lucy Addison High School

Typed document

Title: [Spring Ball invitation]

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

GLC09587.252

10 June 1948

Lucy Addison High School

Typed document

Title: 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.

GLC09587.253

10 June 1948

National Honor Society of Secondary Schools

Typed document signed

Title: 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. Carpenter, Jr.

GLC09587.254