1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Roger" Cast, Graham Jackson Arrive

A newspaper clipping with a photograph announcing the arrival of the cast of "Roger," a musical James T. Williams co-wrote. One of the men pictured is James T. Williams.

GLC09587.222

1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: They planned "Roger"

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams sitting at a table with papers for "Roger" the musical. He is flanked by two men on either side who look down in concentration. The article describes them as the "brain-trust" who created the musical for the War Bond Rally in Norfolk.

GLC09587.223

1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Entertain at USO Open House

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams leaning over a piano. To his left are two women and one man. Another man plays the piano. The article says that they are rehearsing for a broadcast for the John R USO "open house."

GLC09587.224

1942-1949

Newspaper clipping

Title: Officer Sees Brother Get Wings

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene Williams, and Cordelia Williams shortly after Eugene received his wings at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Geraldine wears a camera around her neck. They all look at Eugene, who looks at James.

GLC09587.225

9 June 1945

New York Amsterdam News

Newspaper

Title: [Roger newspaper article]

Article from the New York Amsterdam News about the musical "Roger" that James Williams wrote. It includes an excerpt of a song. It also says that the show is hilarious and successful and mentions that there will be an extended tour. There are other ads for beauty products as well as other articles in this newspaper.

GLC09587.226

18 February 1944

Photograph

Title: [Men singing]

Men in suits singing. James Williams may be in the photograph. The photograph goes with a pamphlet of the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus.

GLC09587.227

1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [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."

GLC09587.228

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