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1942-1949
[Unidentified soldier]
A photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on a path in front of a tree. He was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit. In the lower right corner, someone has written, "Love you. Piggy".
GLC09587.204
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...
GLC09587.225
30 September 1943
Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943
to Geraldyne Williams
In this postcard LeRoi writes home to his sister, Geraldyne [Geraldine] Williams. He is writing from Oscoda, Michigan and the front of the postcard is of the main street. He jokes that he isn't kidding when he says that there isn't much to do in the...
GLC09587.020
22 December 1940
Aviation Service, Inc.
[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
This receipt for flying notes that LeRoi Williams flew "20'' solo" and earned $1.67.
GLC09587.050
October 1972
Washington Research Project
The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South
One report entitled, "The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South," dated October 1972. The item is a report on the violations against the Voting Rights listed by counties in the Southern United States...
GLC09640.327
December 22, 1867
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Ulysses S. Grant
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain James S. Brisbin informs General Grant, Secretary of War and Interior, that he has "not received the Brevets in the Regular Army generally...
GLC01504.02.15
May 10, 1823
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
Probably sent to John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State by President Monroe. Letter believed to be a precursor to the Monroe Doctrine. Said he had to withdraw the nomination of John B. Prevost, Aaron Burr's nephew, as Charge d'Affaires to Peru from...
GLC01137
5 December 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Thirteenth Amendment resolution
Thirteenth amendment resolution ending slavery, partially printed and signed by members of both houses of Congress who voted for the resolution. A "Congressional" copy NOT signed by President Lincoln, partially printed on parchment with manuscript...
GLC10007
22 August 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Treat Paine
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Paine, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Informs Paine that he instructed General [Robert] Howe, in Philadelphia, to send two men to Boston (Paine requested their presence in Boston to serve as [witnesses]...
GLC02437.10129
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