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[LeRoi Williams]
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.
GLC09587.120
[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.
GLC09587.121
[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.
GLC09587.122
[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 1937
Hampton Institute
The Southern Workman: The Public Forum And Civic Education
The September 1937 issue of The Southern Workman, the monthly pamphlet of the Hampton Institute. It published a letter written to the Hon. Newton D. Baker by LeRoi Williams, thanking him for $100 of scholarship aid.
GLC09587.128
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
[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.
GLC09587.136
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)
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...
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
13 March 1945
Tuskegee Institute
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
23 May 1945
Army Air Forces Training Command
Army Air Forces Training Command Certificate
The certificate of Eugene Williams' completion of training to be a Basic Single Engine Pilot at Tuskegee Air Field. It is signed by Major Gabe C. Hawkins, director of training and operations, and Lieutenant Colonel Donald G. McPherson, deputy...
GLC09587.143
4 August 1945
Army Air Forces Training Command Diploma
Eugene Williams' diploma upon completion of Advanced Single Engine Pilot training at Tuskegee Air Field. It is signed by Major Gabe C. Hawkins, director of training and operations, and Colonel Noel F. Parrish
GLC09587.144
26 May 1944
Keeser Field Technical School and Basic Training Center
A certification of Eugene Williams' qualification as a marksman with a pistol. He scored 62%. The certification is issued by the Technical School and Basic Training Center at Keesler Field, Mississippi and signed by Commanding Captain James Hunter.
GLC09587.145
[Form certifying Cordelia Williams' dependence status]
This paper certifies that Cordelia Williams was financially dependent on Eugene Williams. It states that she needs $130-135 dollars per month, and that she does not make more than $50 per month. It is signed Eugene W. Williams, 2d Lt, Air Corps.
GLC09587.146
[Military forms from Tuskegee]
Military forms from Tuskegee, Alabama, with the names and addresses of lieutenants and officers, including Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.147
3 August 1945
Army of the United States
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...
GLC09587.148
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
Army Air Forces Eastern Flying Training Command
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
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
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...
GLC09587.154
1939
State Board of Education
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...
GLC09587.172
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
Loew's & U.A. Ohio Theatre
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...
GLC09587.180
Williams, Eugene W.
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
Army Air Force
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
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...
GLC09587.183
To Our Fallen Flyers
A copy of the poem "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland.
GLC09587.184
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...
GLC09587.185
15 January 1943
[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
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
Western Union
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
[Eugene Williams]
A photograph of Eugene Williams in his Air Force uniform, looking off to the side.
GLC09587.198
[Military planes on a tarmac]
A photograph of six military airplanes on a tarmac in the middle of a flat field.
GLC09587.199
[Eugene Williams and other pilots]
A photograph of five Air Force pilots. To the far left is Eugene Williams, the only one not looking at the camera. He and three of the other pilots wear leather jackets and military hats. One man wears sunglasses and a light-colored trench coat, and...
GLC09587.200
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