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[Men in chairs]
Rows of men and women sitting in a field in the background. In the foreground men are in uniform sitting on chairs. Stamped on the back is "572J."
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Headshot of James T. Williams in uniform with a sign that says "James T. WIlliams 2nd Lieut AC." In pencil on the reverse says "James T. Williams Mail to 221 E. Harrison Ave."
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[Group of men]
Eleven men standing together, six in uniform and five dressed down. James Williams is most likely the man standing off to the right side.
GLC09587.232
[Tuskegee glee club]
Choir of men standing in suits and uniforms on a stage. James Williams is standing in the front of the group. In pen written on the photograph says "The Southern Aires and the Tuskegee Army Air Force Glee Club." The reverse says "Southern Aires and...
GLC09587.233
circa 1960
[Wedding kiss]
Geraldine Williams kissing her husband at their wedding. There are three wedding guests in the background.
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[Smiling at wedding]
Geraldine Williams standing with her husband, a clergyman, a couple, and another man. Everyone is smiling. The man on the right side is James T. Williams.
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[Eating cake at wedding]
Geraldine Williams holding her husband's hand and feeding him cake at their wedding. They are standing behind their wedding cake.
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[Wedding cake]
Wedding cake topped with bride and groom figurines. There are flowers surrounding the cake on a flower printed tablecloth.
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[Cutting wedding cake]
Geraldine Williams and her husband cutting their wedding cake together and smiling.
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[Wedding service]
Geraldine Williams and her husband standing in front of clergyman. There are two wedding guests in the picture.
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[Married couple]
Geraldine Williams and her husband smiling and linking arms.
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[Walking down aisle]
Geraldine Williams walking down the aisle with her brother, James T. Williams. On the reverse says "James T. Williams 2nd lt. ww2."
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[Youth at prom]
Young boys and girls in suits and dresses grouped together smiling at prom. Accompanied by announcements for prom, GLC09587.249 and GLC09587.250
GLC09587.285
1948
Clark's Studio
The graduating class of '48
Men and women in graduation caps and gowns with staff grouped together. Written in pen at the bottom says "the graduating class of '48." The names of the men and women from the administration are labeled in pen. Stamped on the back says "phone 2...
GLC09587.286
[Geraldine Williams' spring ball]
Geraldine Williams in gown standing with her date. Accompanied by invitation to spring ball, GLC09587.252.
GLC09587.287
1947
[Geraldine Williams' basketball team]
Fifteen young girls from Geraldine's basketball team grouped together for a photo. Geraldine is on the right side of the middle row. The girl in the center is holding a basketball that says "1947" on it. The jersey numbers are written on some of the...
GLC09587.288
[Girls in gowns on a float]
Five young African-American women stand on a fraternity float in long black gowns. They hold hands, and each holds a bouquet. There is also a large globe on the float. The photograph was accompanied by a ticket for the Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball...
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[Geraldine Williams]
A portrait of a young women, most likely Geraldine Williams. It was accompanied by her junior and senior high school report card.
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R.V. Burrell
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Undergrad Regional
A group portrait of the regional members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The women are all African-American. Some smile, while others look serious. A contemporary blue pen has titled the photograph, as well as labeling names of some of the women. A...
GLC09587.291
[Group of young women]
A group of young African-American women posing together. The wall behind them reads "Welcome Banneke" and is partially shown. Similar to GLC09587.293.
GLC09587.292
A group of young African-American women posing together. The wall behind them reads "Welcome Banneke" and is partially shown. The second row of women sit on the floor and casually lean on one another. Similar to GLC09587.292.
GLC09587.293
A group of six young African-American women posing together. Five of them stand with their arms around each other. One crouches below them, holding her school supplies.
GLC09587.294
A graduation portrait of Geraldine Williams wearing a gown and mortarboard.
GLC09587.295
1940s
Ike Small Award NAACP Youth Council
A group photo of young African-American men and women. In the back row, eleven men stand. In the middle, three men and three women sit. In the front row, five women sit. Some smile and some look serious. Each person is labeled with their name in blue...
GLC09587.296
[Geraldine Williams and Richard H.L. Meadows]
A photograph of two dressed-up children playing grand pianos in an old room with a large curtained window. The girl is Geraldine Edna Williams and the boy is Richard H. L. Meadows.
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Davis
Davis Roanoke, Va.
Photograph of Geraldine Williams in her cap and gown, mounted on cardboard.
GLC09587.298
1945
H. Hamilton Williams
H. Hamilton Willliams standing outside a house in navy uniform. Reverse says in pencil "H. Hamilton Williams from Roanoke, Va. 1945-" and "30" is stamped.
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Headshot of H. Hamilton Williams in uniform. His hat says "U.S. Navy" on it. Reverse says "H. Hamilton WIlliams Roanoke, Va."
GLC09587.306
1960
[Aunt Nannie]
A black and white photograph of Nannie J. Harvey. She is posed and wears a pearl necklace, a bow on her lapel, a hat with decorative trim, and rimless glasses. On the reverse, "Aunt Nannie 1960" is written.
GLC09587.394
Mary Harris
A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.
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Sissman Studio
A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace, glasses, a white lace dress, and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.
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Mrs. Sue Fity and Aunt Lucy
A photograph of two African American women standing in front of the steps to a house. The one on the left wears a pearl necklace and earrings, holding a cane. The one on the right wears a patterned dress and holds a book. On the reverse, "Mrs. Sue...
GLC09587.407
[Photograph of a young woman]
A photograph of a young African American girl. The photo is taken from slightly below and she looks off-camera to the left with a serious expression. On the reverse, "Jena" is handwritten.
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[Photograph of two women]
A photograph of two African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in the backyard of a house in front of a globe on a post. The one on the left is older with graying hair. The one on the right is younger, with short dark...
GLC09587.409
21 August 1939
[Photograph of three women]
A photograph of three African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in front of a house porch. Another woman stands on the porch, but her face is not visible. The woman on the left is identifiable from other photographs...
GLC09587.410
Sophomore High class photo
A school photo of five rows of students. There are four rows of girls and one row of boys. Everyone is dressed nicely and most are smiling. They are all white, except for one female student in the top row on the far right. On the reverse, "Sophomore...
GLC09587.411
[Tuskegee pilots]
A group photo of three rows African American pilots: the Tuskegee airmen. In the top row on the far right is Eugene Williams; he is identifiable by the name badge sewn onto his uniform: "Williams, E.W." They all wear jumpsuit uniforms and helmets...
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[Williams family photo]
A group photo of nine people. From left to right, there is James Williams Jr., his wife, Cordelia Williams, Geraldine Williams, Harold Hamilton Williams, Booker Kent, Virginia, an unknown woman, and Eugene Williams. These names are listed in...
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James T. Williams II
A portrait of James T. Williams II in his uniform. In the lower left corner, he has signed the photograph: "Lo Ma & Dad from your son James."
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1943
[Casket of LeRoi Williams]
A photograph of LeRoi Williams' casket surrounded by flowers at his funeral service. On the wall behind the casket, there is a portrait of LeRoi.
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Polk's Studio
[Photograph of LeRoi S. Williams]
Photograph of LeRoi S. Williams in his pilot's uniform with a helmot and goggles on. He is looking off to the left pensively. The photograph is mounted on cardboard in a cardboard frame. At the bottom of the frame is printed "Tuskegee Inst. Ala."...
GLC09587.416
circa 1944-1945
Photograph of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion in uniform
This is a photograph of 83 members of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion. They are standing in rows with 13 sitting on the ground in front with 6 men reclining in front of them. There is a sign that reads Headquarters Battery 969 F and features 2...
GLC09591.13
circa 1865
Havens, Pierre O. (1838-1912)
Picking Cotton
Stereocard on orange board of three African American women, two men, and a child picking cotton in a field. The women have two very large baskets of cotton, and the group is looking at the camera. The title "Picking Cotton" is located at the bottom...
GLC09592
circa 1895
Strohmeyer & Wyman
Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U.S.A.
Two African American men, one girl, and four women picking cotton. A white man on a horse is in the background. The women and the girl wear the same plaid dresses, and there are two large baskets of cotton in the field. The title "Cotton is King...
GLC09593
Picking Cotton, Georgia
Eight African American men in a cotton field, looking at the photographer. The man in the center is wearing a suit, and the other men are wearing similair cotton shirts and slacks with hats. The men have cotton sacks around their shoulders, and a...
GLC09594
[Album of 125 official military photographs from the Pacific Theater]
Album of 125 official military photographs from the Pacific Theater, 1942.
GLC09596
1961
[African American Soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 13th Calvary.
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[African American Soldier posing in front of a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck. In the background there is a US Army fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 116, and certified for 18...
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[African American Soldier working under the hood of a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier working under the hood of a fuel truck. Due to insignia the soldier is a private, part of the 3rd armor division, called Spearhead. From the name plate just visible the soldiers last name is Lawson.
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[Two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck]
A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. One soldier is waving at the camera, as he shakes the other soldier's hand.
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