22 January 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

17 February 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 1941-1943

Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the family of LeRoi Williams

Letter to his family, in which LeRoi Williams describes being sent to an Army Air Field in Northern Michigan to practice gunnery. He describes the training he's been given and the practice of skip bombing.

GLC09587.061

21 May 1934

Shaw, Spencer G., fl. 1934

Autograph document signed

Title: Olympic Social Club

Certificate for LeRoi Williams from the Olympic Social Club declaring him a fellow of the club and acknowledging his service to it. It is signed by President Spencer G. Shaw and Secretary Donald James Sampson.

GLC09587.065

25 April 1960

de Gaulle, Charles, 1890-1970

Typed document

Title: Address by His Excellency Charles de Gaulle, President of the French Republic, President of the Community, to Members of Both Houses of Congress

An English translation of the speech that Charles de Gaulle of France gave to Congress on 25 April 1960. He addresses issues of the Cold War, casting France's lot with the free West and advocating nuclear disarmament.

GLC09565.01

11 July 1960

Fay, Elton C., fl. 1960

Newspaper clipping

Title: [B-70 Held Perfect Plane For Spy Role]

A newspaper clipping from the Washington Times Herald on July 11, 1960. The first article, "B-70 Held Perfect Plane for Spy Role," describes the proposed B-70 bomber plane and explains the disagreement over whether or not to fund the construction of the planes. The second article, "Gates to Use Extra Funds for Weapons," relates Defense Secretary Thomas S. Gates, Jr.'s decision to allocate extra money to "bolster the United States military might."

GLC09565.03

11 July 1960

Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973

Printed document

Title: Report of the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services United States Senate, The B-70 Program

A report from the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee about the merits of the B-70 bomber, in which the subcommittee analyzes the history of the B-70 weapon system and recommends to the Committee on Armed Services that it be developed immediately.

GLC09565.04

1968

Humphrey, Hubert H., 1911-1978

Typed document

Title: Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey Answers Your Questions

A transcript of reporter questions and Humphrey's responses from various press events during the spring of 1968. He answers questions on topics such as his "liberal credentials," "the revolt in the ghettos," "rural and urban poverty," and "relations with Communist countries"

GLC09565.05

9 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (9 May 1969)

The first issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It includes quotes from Vice President Humphrey, as well as information on his standing in the polls, who has endorsed him, and what his wife, Muriel, is like.

GLC09565.06

16 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (16 May 1969)

The second issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. Includes accounts of his victories at state conventions, his comments to the United Autoworker Convention, and the responses of columnists and pollsters to his campaign.

GLC09565.07

23 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (23 May 1969)

The third issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey, with headlines about Humphrey's standing in the Gallup Poll, his endorsements by columnists and political figures, and his campaign strategy developments.

GLC09565.08

30 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (30 May 1969)

The fourth issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It has information about Humphrey's lead with delegates and in the Louis Harris poll, about his visit to his South Dakota hometown, and about Robert Kennedy's attacks on him. It also includes a list of recent endorsements.

GLC09565.09

29 July 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News from United Democrats for Humphrey (29 July 1968)

The 29 July issue of the Victory '68 newsletter advocating the election of Vice Presient Hubert Humphrey to the presidency. It contains Humphrey's stances on and recent action involving aid to farmers, urban regeneration, gun control, and the draft. It also has information on his standing in the polls and recent endoresements.

GLC09565.11