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18 September 1949
Western Union
to Mrs Cordelia Williams
A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from the Y.W.C.A. members after the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.195
19 September 1949
A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from A.L. James after the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.196
21 September 1949
A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from Captain and Mrs. Theodore A. Wilson after the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.197
1946-47
Lucy Addison High School
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...
GLC09587.239
1947-48
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...
GLC09587.240
1947
Twitty, Geraldine Williams (1930-)
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...
GLC09587.241
27 February 1947
Carpenter, H.D. Jr.
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...
GLC09587.242
1 June 1947
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
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...
GLC09587.247
July 1948
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
[Prom invitation]
An invitation card to the 1947 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.
GLC09587.249
28 May 1948
An invitation card to the 1948 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.
GLC09587.250
6 June 1947
[Spring Ball invitation]
An invitation to Lucy Addison High School's spring ball.
GLC09587.252
10 June 1948
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
National Honor Society of Secondary Schools
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...
GLC09587.254
November 1948
The Hi-Y Fellowship member card
A membership card certifying that E. Geraldine Williams is a member of the registered Hunton Tri-Hi-Y Club with the Y.M.C.A. It is signed by the leaders of the National Hi-Y, Local Hi-Y, Hi-Y Club Leader, and Southern Area Council. On the reverse is...
GLC09587.256
circa 1946
Unknown
Foreword
A page taken from "The Addisonian" the high school yearbook for Lucy Addison High School. The page contains a note from the editor that the Class of 1946 is presenting the high school's first annual in twelve years. The editor also writes that now...
GLC09587.267
6 January 1954
Williams, H. Hamilton (1911-1981)
to Mother
Letter to Cordelia S. Williams signed "Doc" from her son Dr. Harold Hamilton Williams. He tells her he is glad she has a T.V. now. He describes the Rose Parade he attended and "the guys" he is living with and how in the same day, one had burned food...
GLC09587.303
7 March 1969
Letter from H. Hamilton Williams (signed Harold) in which he accuses his mother, Cordelia S. Williams of being too emotional and overbearing, forgetting that they are now all grown and adults themselves. He accuses her of trying to "glorify James out...
GLC09587.304.01
8 March 1969
to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams. 225 East Harrison Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24016. The return address is H. Hamilton Williams Ph.D. 1128 East 80th Street Los Angeles 1, California. The evelope is stamped near the bottom left hand...
GLC09587.304.02
20 September 1949
Hurt, Evelyn
Dear Mrs. Williams
Evelyn Hurt begins the letter by stating it is the most difficult one she has ever written, and she is deeply shaken by Eugene Williams' death. She congratulates Cordelia for being the mother of such a great son, saying that Eugene called Cordelia...
GLC09587.311
1 December 1949
Lawson, Sadie
My dear Mrs. Williams
Sadie V. Lawson, principal, thanks Cordelia Williams for the donation of an Encyclopedia Britannica in honor of Eugene Williams. It is written on Roanoke City Public Schools stationary.
GLC09587.312
18 February 1974
Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1889-1978)
Dear Geri
Cordelia writes to Geraldine, providing Henrietta's address. She tells a story of Eunice P. fainting in school and being sent to the hospital to be operated on for gall stones. She tells Geri not to worry about how things are going at home and to...
GLC09587.313
4 March 1974
Dear Children
Cordelia writes to her children telling them to report interest on their bond because their names are all written on it. She asks them to let her know when they do. She will cash the bond she has and then send a check. She is praying for all of them...
GLC09587.314
6 March 1974
Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather has cooled after being very hot but the spring shrubs are back in bloom. She discusses the bond and reporting income again (see GLC09587.314). Remarking on a break-in at the mailman's house...
GLC09587.315
12 March 1974
Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather is rainy and storms are expected. There was snow earlier, but it has melted. She notes she is very excited for Christmas, when she will be able to see her family. She has recently gotten over a...
GLC09587.316
3 April 1975
Cordelia writes to her children, telling them that Mrs. Avery was buried yesterday. Cordelia was very touched by her death, noting she had the same "sickening feeling I have when I lose my own." She tells a story about Don fixing her garage door...
GLC09587.317
6 August 1975
to Children
Cordelia Williams writes to her children about the weather and that the new bedspread ordered for her is too big. She reminds them about Diane's birthday present and to tell her when they got it and how much it cost. She says that her garden is doing...
GLC09587.318
13 August 1975
Cordelia Williams writes to her children that it has been quite hot recently. She asks whether Virginia has found Dolores' glasses and speculates as to where they might be. Cordelia then shares the news of George Coleman. She writes that despite the...
GLC09587.319
20 August 1975
Cordelia Williams writes that it has been nice and cool so she has been making dansom preserves. She tells both the "Twitties" and Virginia to bring "it" back when they come down and Diane to make sure that Virginia saves some for Dolores when she...
GLC09587.320
10 September 1975
Cordelia Williams thanks her children for their thoughtful letter. She says that in the past month, five of her close friends have died. This somewhat put a damper on her birthday, except for the fact that her children all came, which was the...
GLC09587.321
17 September 1975
Cordelia Williams writes that she talked to Dan the previous day and it was a happy surprise. She describes a meeting of her missionary group where not many people came because so many in the group were sick or put off by the rain. She asks if...
GLC09587.322
1 October 1975
Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she can't believe that 1975 is almost over. Virginia sent her 24 skeins of very pretty yarn. She continues by discussing how beautiful the weather has been and how good it was for her tomatoes and flowers...
GLC09587.323
15 October 1975
Cordelia Williams writes to her children that the weather has been very nice but everyone is talking a lot about robberies and petty crime. She writes of the death of "Mrs. Taliaferro" and says that "Mr Taliaferro" is very upset but only time and...
GLC09587.324
22 October 1975
Cordelia Williams writes to her children that the weather has been lovely and that "Rev. Jay" has been serving as Roanoke's first black mayor. She mentions the recent funeral of a local florist and her recent missionary group meeting. She says that...
GLC09587.325
29 October 1975
Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she is happy "that the children can go to school in daylight" and the weather has been warm. She thinks that world is a mess after listening to the news and that they should just ask God to take care of...
GLC09587.326
5 November 1975
Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she is sorry about their research problems but that "these setbacks of every description go with living." She asks whether their President has "made a good move or a bad one?" She writes that she sees...
GLC09587.327
12 November 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She hopes that they are having the best life it has to offer and that they are well. There is still "lovely weather" and she is using the yarn Virginia sent her. Something is wrong with her color T.V...
GLC09587.328
20 November 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She says that the weather is good and in the eighties. She mentions that someone is now aware that they are a candidate for a degree, but does not say who specifically. She may be talking about either...
GLC09587.329
26 November 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She starts the letter by relaying the prayer from Church that morning. Mrs. Price passed away Tuesday night. Tomorrow is thanksgiving day and Cordelia is grateful for what she has. Diane, Virginia's...
GLC09587.330
3 December 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She asks how everything is going and says that the high for the day is forty degrees. There are three funerals she is attending close together who were members of her Sunday School. She has to get...
GLC09587.331
30 December 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She remarks that this is the last letter of 1975 and also the last letter she can write for ten cents because the price of stamps keep increasing. She is happy they all had a good Christmas. She loves...
GLC09587.332
7 January 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. It is her first letter of the new year. She writes that Sally wrote thank you cards and that they were put in the mail. A young man is now living with Cordelia. He is a trainee from Memphis, Tenessee and...
GLC09587.333
13 January 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She hopes that they are well and happpy. She writes that the delicious candy came yesterday. She wishes they were there to enjoy the candy with her. She is going out to pay her utility bills. Her gas...
GLC09587.334
4 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. There was snow yesterday and rain is predicted. She prepared for the bad weather. She feels like politicians are not doing enough for the people because taxes keep rising. She writes that there are two...
GLC09587.335
11 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that it was cold on Sunday but the weather has been nice since. Geraldine called Sunday and said she would call Karen, James' daughter. She feels like Karen does not acknowledge that she...
GLC09587.336
18 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she hopes all is well "on the home front." She is enjoying warmer temperatures but says everyone wants it to rain. She has some flowers in bloom. She hopes March does not bring heavy snow...
GLC09587.337
25 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams. She remarks that the weather has been great and tells anecdotes about making afghans. She also reports that Mrs. Danderidge's husband is sick and tells a disturbing story that Mable Dupree's son was found in his sister...
GLC09587.338
3 March 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams. She remarks that the weather has been warm and they are in need of rain. Her girls left on March 2nd, and she says she misses them. She also notes that Virginia wrote her a letter yesterday praising them, particularly...
GLC09587.339
17 March 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams. She talks about the weather and says the sick are getting better. She says she wants her children to read an article and tell her what they think of it (article is not attached). Sallye was with her yesterday, who is on...
GLC09587.340
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