1943-1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters and memorabilia of Robert L. Stone] [Decimalized .001-.423]

World War II letters and memorabilia of 1st Lieutenant and Bombardier, Robert L. Stone. The letters and memorabilia were donated by his wife, Sheila M. Stone in Memory of Robert L.Stone and family, January 18, 2017. The bulk of the collection is from 1943-1945, but there are items ranging from 1865 and 2015. The collection is broken down with 167 letters and postcards to his family, 39 newspaper and magazine clippings, 3 books, 2 scrapbooks, 1 map, 109 photos, and 141 objects ranging from small pins to silk bomb bags.

GLC09620

29 October 1945

Department of Commerce

Printed document signed

Title: Airman Certificate

A certificate ensuring Eugene Williams is qualified to be a pilot. It is signed by the Acting Chief of Certificates and Records, as well as Eugene himself. The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper left corner notes that this is a duplicate copy.

GLC09587.151

29 October 1945

Department of Commerce

Printed document signed

Title: Airman Rating Record

A rating record accompanying the certificate [see GLC09587.151], ensuring that Eugene Williams is rated as "commercial pilot - airplane single-engine land." The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper left corner indicates that this is a duplicate copy.

GLC09587.152

14 October 1949

Vandenburg, Hoyt S., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: My dear Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Hoyt S. Vandenburg, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.177

25 October 1943

Kent, Booker, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

Virginia Williams' husband, Booker Kent, writes to Cordelia Williams saying that it is his privilege to be able to write to her for the first time. He is impressed how she shaped the life of someone who is important to him, Virginia. He is also impressed by her entire family and friends. He is sending the verse that the minister said at LeRoi's funeral along with one other; neither are enclosed in this letter. He and Virginia are getting along well with their daily life but she does not like her daily commute to school, especially when the weather is bad. He gives his best regards to Cordelia…

GLC09587.309

January 29, 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard to Cordelia Williams from Eugene Williams. He writes on the reverse that the scene on the front of postcard is where he goes boating. He mentions that he took his exams recently and is waiting for results. He also says he is happy to hear that his brother, H. Hamilton Williams, will be attending Cornell for his PhD. The top left of the postcard describes the scene on the front, which is where the men spend their leisure time.

GLC09587.138

February 25, 1944

Walton, Sublatte M., fl. 1944

Letter signed

Title: to Eugene Williams

Letter to Eugene Williams certifies him as a marksman, stating that he earned a score of 143. He is authorized to purchase and wear the marksman medal.

GLC09587.139

18 May 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Mr. Jiggs Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to his family and Mr. Jiggs Williams, most likely one of his brothers. He writes that he does not have enough time to write a full letter. In the postcard he describes the scene on the front, where men are marching in formation.

GLC09587.140

13 March 1945

Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Typed document signed

Title: Tuskegee Institute Diploma

Diploma from the Tuskegee Institute certifying that Eugene Williams completed his course in elementary flying as an aviation cadet. It is signed by the President, General Manager, commanding officer, and one other man.

GLC09587.142

3 August 1945

Cooke, John G., Jr., 1910-1999

Printed document signed

Title: Honorable Discharge

Honorable discharge for Eugene Williams from Squadron "H" 2143d AAF Base Unit in the Army of the United States, at Tuskeee Army Air Field in Alabama. It is signed by Lieutenant Colonel John G. Cooke Jr, director of administration and services. His enlisted record is on the back.

GLC09587.148

4 August 1945

United States. Army.

Printed document

Title: Graduation Exercise

The program from Eugene Williams' graduation from Class 45-E of the United States Army. On the front, there is a drawing of a soldier. Half of his face is white and the other half is shaded.

GLC09587.149

4 August 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed letter signed

Title: Graduation Exercise

This is a letter sent to Eugene Williams appointing him to temporary Second Lieutenant. It is signed by Raymond Barron, Acting Adjutant General.

GLC09587.150

1 August 1945

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Authorization for Allotment of Pay

Document authorizing a portion of Eugene W. Williams' pay to be deducted and given to the Veterans Administration. Signed by Eugene W. Williams and Alton R. F. Williams. Identical to GLC09587.154 other than a red mark near the bottom of page.

GLC09587.153

1 August 1945

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Authorization for Allotment of Pay

Document authorizing a portion of Eugene W. Williams pay to be deducted and given to the Veterans Administration. Signed by Eugene W. Williams and Alton R. F. Williams. Identical to GLC09587.153 other than that does not contain a red mark on the bottom of page 1.

GLC09587.154

1939

State Board of Education (Virginia)

Document signed

Title: Commonwealth of Virginia, state board of education

Certificate from the State Board of Education and Health certifying that Eugene Williams "attained the five point standard" in physical education from Lucy Addision High School. It is signed by the division superintendent, state superintendent of public instruction, and the state health commissioner. There is also a gold seal, which says indicates the high five standard.

GLC09587.172

1942-1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Printed document signed

Title: Army of the United States Certificate

Eugene Williams' instrument pilot certificate, expiring on 21 May 1950. It is signed by Major E.C. Gleed and 1st Lieutenant H.H. Brown.

GLC09587.179

1942-1949

Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre

Printed document

Title: Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre Pass

A signed pass for one person to Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. On the back, Eugene has written, "I got this pass for flying a low altitude air demonstration over Columbus, Ohio when the picture 'Fighter Squadron' was showing at this theatre."

GLC09587.180

1942-1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Note

Title: The Air Force Clock

A cheat sheet for understanding the Air Force clock. On the front are A.M. times, along with a brief description: "say time as 0700 ZERO SEVEN HUNDRED or 1000 TEN HUNDRED. No dots are used." On the back are the P.M. times and similar instructions.

GLC09587.181

1942-1949

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document

Title: Physical Record Card

Eugene Williams' physical record card with four physicals at Tuskegee noted. In the remarks section, there are two Philadelphia addresses listed.

GLC09587.182

23 May 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: Dear Mom + G

A postcard sent to Cordelia and "G," [most likely Geradine Williams] from Eugene Williams, stationed at Keesler Field in Mississippi. He says that nothing much is going on and asks about home. The front side is artwork "Night Bombers" by Sgt. Kenneth Gordon.

GLC09587.183

1942-1949

Printed document

Title: To Our Fallen Flyers

A copy of the poem "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland.

GLC09587.184

1942-1949

Army Air Force

Printed document signed

Title: AAF Officers' Qualification Record

Eugene Williams' qualification record. It lists all basic information about him and his training in the Air Force. It includes his posts and descriptions of duties, as well as hobbies, sports, and awards. It is signed by Assistant Adjutant Captain Lewis C. Smith.

GLC09587.185

January 15, 1943

Hampton Institute

Printed document signed

Title: [R.O.T.C. Appointment Certificate]

Eugene Williams' certificate of appointment to Cadet Second Lieutenant in the R.O.T.C. Battalion at Hampton Institute.

GLC09587.186

circa 1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: Officer Sees Brother Get Wings

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene W. Williams, and Cordelia Williams. The caption is about Eugene Williams recieving his wings and commission from the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09587.187

1942-1949

Western Union

Telegram

Title: A/C Eugene W Williams

A telegram sent from "Abercrombie an Itchco." to Eugene Williams in Tuskegee, Alabama, concerning an order of caps.

GLC09587.194