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18 October 1943
Western Union
to Virginia Kent
Condolence telegram written to Virginia Kent after the death of her brother LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.089
to Cordelia Williams
Condolence telegram from Grayce Salley, written to "Mrs James Williams Sr." after the death of her son LeRoi. Just below the message is handwritten, "Christiansburg Inst. Va".
GLC09587.090
to Mrs. Cordelia Williams and Family
Condolence telegram written to the Williams family after the death of LeRoi Williams from the Local Teacher Association.
GLC09587.091
to Mr and Mrs James Williams
Condolence telegram written to the Cordelia Williams after the death of her son LeRoi from Dorothy and Frank Tucker. A handwritten note below the message, reads "50 Miller Street Newark, N.J"
GLC09587.092
to Cordelia Williams and Family
Condolence telegram sent to the Williams family after the death of LeRoi Williams from Mr and Mrs. George A. Moore.
GLC09587.093
to Mrs Cordelia Williams and Family
A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.094
to Mrs Cordelia Williams & Family
A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by the Gainsboro Faculty after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.095
to Mrs Cordia Williams
A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by Troy P. Gorum after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.096
to the Williams Family
A condolence telegram sent to the Williams family by J. Cloudis Toles after the death of LeRoi Williams.
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19 October 1943
to James Williams and Mother
A condolence telegram sent to James and Cordelia Williams by the Norfolk & Western Male Chorus after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.098
to H. Hamilton Williams
Telegram is from Flemmie P. Kittrell sending sympathies to H. Hamilton Williams, LeRoi's brother, on behalf of his passing. He also apologizes for not being able to say good-bye before leaving for the funeral.
GLC09587.099
Telegram is from T. Lucille Salisbury to H. Hamilton Williams expressing sympathy for the loss of his brother, LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.100
to H. Hamilton Williams and Family
Telegram is from Ethel Butche and Lareme Granes to H. Hamilton Williams saying that they hope the pride he has for his brother makes the news of his death less painful.
GLC09587.101
to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton Williams and Family
Telegram is from Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Gill to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton Williams and family apologizing that they could not make it to LeRoi's funeral.
GLC09587.102
to Mrs. Cordella Williams and Family
Telegram is from the First Baptist Church Senior Choir to Mrs "Cordella" Williams and her family sending sympathies for the loss of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.103
20 October 1943
to the Williams family
Telegram sent to the Williams family by the Walker family, after the death of LeRoi Williams. The telegram expresses sympathy and mentions "a great loss to both our families." This is most likely from the family of Lt. William H. Walker, the other...
GLC09587.104
21 October 1943
to Mrs. Cordelia Williams
Sympathy telegram sent to Cordelia Williams by "Mae and family," after the death of LeRoi Williams.
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26 October 1943
to Dr. H. Hamilton Williams
Sympathy telegram sent to H. Hamilton Williams by Dr. and Mrs. Spaulding, after the death of Williams' brother LeRoi.
GLC09587.107
no date
Unknown
[LeRoi Williams and two possible siblings]
A photograph of LeRoi Williams with two possible siblings. It is likely that the girl in the center is Virginia Williams, his older sister, and that the boy on the right is one of his brothers.
GLC09587.108
[LeRoi Williams]
A photograph of LeRoi Williams as a youth.
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LeRoi Williams
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GLC09587.112
A photograph of LeRoi Williams as a young man in a garden.
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GLC09587.115
A photograph of LeRoi Williams as a young man in his military uniform. It was found with a newspaper article titled "27 Army Pilots" (see GLC09587.068).
GLC09587.116
[T. A. Wilson]
A photograph of T. A. Wilson, a Major in the United States Air Force. He is sitting behind his desk. On the desk, there is his nameplate, a photograph of a woman, and many tall stacks of bills.
GLC09587.117
[People sitting on stoop]
Group of men and one woman sitting on a stoop. They are all wearing shirts with wings and an "H" on them. LeRoi Williams may be in the photograph.
GLC09587.118
Finley, Otis E. Jr.
[Planes in a field]
Four planes in a field. Reverse says "photography by Otis E. Finley Jr. 2nd Lt. H.C Box 89, I AAF, Alabama."
GLC09587.119
circa October 1943
[LeRoi Williams' funeral]
LeRoi Williams' casket, draped with an American flag with mourners surrounding him.
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[Men standing around LeRoi's Williams' casket]
LeRoi Williams' casket, draped with an American flag with mourners surrounding him. Three men are standing over the casket.
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[Carrying LeRoi's body from funeral]
Men carrying LeRoi Williams' casket, draped with an American flag, down the stairs from his funeral. There are mourners in the background.
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[Standing outside church]
Mourners standing outside the church after LeRoi Williams' funeral.
GLC09587.123
[Mourners standing outside church]
Mourners standing outside the church after LeRoi Williams' funeral. The photograph is similar to GLC09587.123 but there is a larger crowd in the street.
GLC09587.124
[Mourners walking into church]
Mourners walking into the Church for LeRoi Williams' funeral. The photograph is similar to GLC09587.123 and GLC09587.124.
GLC09587.125
[LeRoi' Williams' funeral]
Three men standing over LeRoi's casket, draped with an American flag. There are other mourners in the background. Photograph is the same as GLC09587.121.
GLC09587.126
1943
[color photograph of LeRoi Williams' funeral]
In the center of the room sits a flag draped coffin, above, a picture of LeRoi Williams. The room is filled with flowers.
GLC09587.127
September 1943
Training Aids Division, Army Air Forces
Airways Flying: A Handbook For Military Pilots
A handbook of procedures, vocabulary, and policies for military pilots in World War II.
GLC09587.129
21 June 1940
Certification of Student Solo Cross County Flight
Details of a Solo Cross-Country Flight made by LeRoi Williams. Gives checkpoints, times, altitude, conditions, and instructor notes. Signed by James A. Honaker.
GLC09587.131.02
[Selfridge Field pilot's banner]
A square-shaped textile piece with blue and white braided fringe. In the center, there is a blue circle with gold edge. On the blue circle is a red circle over a white star with gold wings. In each corner of the textile, there is a blue airplane. The...
GLC09587.132
10 June 1942
Virginia Department of Education
Commonwealth of Virginia, department of education
Diploma awarded to Eugene Warsenure Williams for graduating from Lucy Addison High School. It is signed by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools, and Chairman of School Board. There is a seal and stamp from the school. Bottom left corner of...
GLC09587.133
circa 1942
Hampton Institute
[Acceptance to Hampton Institute]
Envelope and note documenting admission to the Hampton Institute. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Eugene W. Williams from the Student Personnel Services. The note within it asks Eugene to arrive on September 2, 1942.
GLC09587.134
1942
[Eugene Williams' class schedule]
Eugene Williams' class schedule at the Hampton Institute. Mentions the time and location of each of his classes: P.E, Chemistry, Com., Biology, Math, and Poultry Husbandry. Reverse has a note about schedule of an exam written in pen.
GLC09587.135
5 July 1943
Local Board No. 1
[Eugene Williams' physical examination]
Letter to Eugene Williams refers him to the local board for a preliminary physical examination. It is signed by a member of the local board.
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19 November 1943
York, Charles A.
[Eugene Williams' acceptance to aviation training]
Document certifies Eugene Williams' acceptance to the Hampton Institute for Aviation Cadet Air Crew Training. It is noted that he qualified on November 17th, 1943. Letter is stamped from November 23rd, 1943. Letter is from Charles, York A., President...
GLC09587.137
29 January 1944
Williams, Eugene W. (1925-1949)
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...
GLC09587.138
25 February 1944
Walton, Sublatte M.
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
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...
GLC09587.140
9 February 1945
Sorrells, Daniel J.
[Eugene Williams becomes sergeant]
Document states that Eugene Williams is promoted from cadet flight sergeant to sergeant.
GLC09587.141
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