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circa 1861-1865
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Catherine (Kitty)
He believe the men had a small fight out in coal water and 2 were killed and four wounded. The area where they are now is beautiful.
GLC02170.63
1864
Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889
Appropriation for Indian Tribes
38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 96 House of representatives
GLC03776.05
1867
Browning, Orville Hickman, 1806-1881
Appropriation for Shawnees
40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 3 House of representatives
GLC03776.07
40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 3 House of representatives (2nd Copy)
GLC03776.08
Appropriations for Shawnees
40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc. No. 3 House of Representatives
GLC03776.19
23 March 1976
Howard University
Electrophoretic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus.
Full title: "Electrophortic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus: An Abstract Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Howard University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of...
GLC09587.265
25 October 1943
Kent, Booker, fl. 1943
Dear Mother
Virginia Williams' husband, Booker Kent, writes to Cordelia Williams saying that it is his privilege to be able to write to her for the first time. He is impressed how she shaped the life of someone who is important to him, Virginia. He is also...
GLC09587.309
September 1950
Kent, Virginia Williams, 1918-1987
to Cordelia Williams
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams at 221 Harrison Avenue, N.E, Roanoke, Virginia. It is from Virginia Williams who was living at 610 Kenyon St., N.W., Washington, D.C when the letter was sent. Postage stamp on upper right corner cost...
GLC09587.397
27 January 1951
to Dearest Mom
Letter from Gin, most likely Virginia, to "dearest Mom," most likely Cordelia Williams saying that she received her letter yesterday at school and that she should not worry about her turning back. She went to see her lawyer today. He "drew up the...
GLC09587.398
16 April 1951
Letter from "Gin," Virginia Williams to "dearest Mom," Cordelia Williams. She writes that the [divorce] case came up Saturday but the only thing decided on was the maintencance. The judge ruled that she gets $70.00 per month for the kids. They...
GLC09587.399
11 November 1975
to Grand
Letter from "Gerrry" to "Grand." "Gerry" is most likely Geraldine Pinn, James T. Williams II's wife or Geraldine Williams, his sister. "Grand" is most likely Cordelia Williams. "Gerry" writes that she thought about the recipient recently and planned...
GLC09587.400
2 May 1912
The National League of Negroes, 1920-1931
Taft Denounces Lynching, Tells Afro-American Audience it is Cowardly Murder. President Advocates the Rope for Lynchers
The pamphlet announces that President Taft was endorsed by a conference that convened on the issue of race. The conference marked the inaugural meeting of "The National League of Negroes" and a committee on resolutions was formed. The pamphlet lists...
GLC09588
August 1952
Students for Democratic Action, fl. 1952
The Big Little Person's Book of Songs For Democratic Action
The book, published by the Students for Democratic Action (SDA), is a mix of common picketing and protest songs and original works by the author. The table of contents is ordered by genre of the song as follows: popular folk songs; old favorites; SDA...
GLC09590
1862
Warder, T.B., fl. 1862
Battle of Young's Branch; or, Manassas Plain, Fought July 21, 1861
Co-authored with James M. Catlett. First edition copy published in Richmond by Enquirer Book and Job Press. Folded map (39.2 x 29 cm.) in front of book of the Centerville-Manassas, Virginia area. Says it is a "Map of the country occupied by the...
GLC04061
1831
Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company
Address to the reader of the documents relating to the Galveston Bay....
One of the first accounts of Texas written in English. Printed by G.F. Hopkins and Sons. Graff 1494, Howes S1137.
GLC04063
1843/04/11
Great Britain. Acts.
An Act for carrying into effect the Treaty between Her Majesty and the Republic of Texas for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade
An act of Parliament effecting a treaty between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas. Paginated 166-180 + unpaginated first page.
GLC08513
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
1941-1945
Choral Club
Describes the Choral Club of Lucy Addision High School in Roanoke, Virginia. Lists some of the places the club has performed and notes that they have performed for both white and black groups. At the top of the page is a photograph of the group, the...
GLC09587.266
circa 1946
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
School Spirit
A speech encouraging school spirit. The speech states that one demonstrates school spirit not through hatred of other schools, but by attending school functions of all sorts, by respecting school property, and by being well-behaved, polite, and...
GLC09587.268
3 July 1942
The World-news (Roanoke, Va.) 1913-1922
First Negro Girl Scouts Off to Camp
A newspaper clipping from The Roanoke World-News announcing the first African-American Girl Scouts to attend camp. It contains a photograph of Rolanda Sydnor and Geraldine Williams on either side of their Girl Scout leader, Mrs. W. M. Scott.
GLC09587.269
1930-1976
Credit To His Race
A story discussing 17-year-old Kenneth Whitlock, from Lucy Addison High School, being chosen to represent Virginia in the Junior Chamber of Commerce regional oratorical contest. He is the first African-American to do so.
GLC09587.270
1946
The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, Va)
Addison Youth Is State Jaycee Contest Winner
A story discussing 17-year-old Kenneth Whitlock, from Lucy Addison High School, winning the Junior Chamber of Commerce regional oratorical contest. He is the first African-American to do so. The article also notes he was the president of the state...
GLC09587.271
[Clipping of Geraldine Williams]
A clipping with a photograph of E. Geraldine Williams. The caption states that she is a biology instructor at Florida A&M University since 1955 and received a Southern Fellowship Fund to attend the University of California at Los Angeles. It also...
GLC09587.272
Lucy Addison Singers in Christmas Concert
A photograph of the Lucy Addison High School choral club singing Christmas songs in front of a municipal building. Accompanied printed document about choral club [see GLC09587.266].
GLC09587.273
Racial Strife
A clipping of two responses to articles in the paper. The first "Racial Strife," opposes integration. The second "Ability, Not Color," condemns people not voting for Dr. Taylor for mayor because he is African-American.
GLC09587.274
circa 1960
[Wedding kiss]
Geraldine Williams kissing her husband at their wedding. There are three wedding guests in the background.
GLC09587.277
[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.
GLC09587.278
[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.
GLC09587.279
[Wedding cake]
Wedding cake topped with bride and groom figurines. There are flowers surrounding the cake on a flower printed tablecloth.
GLC09587.280
1960
[Cutting wedding cake]
Geraldine Williams and her husband cutting their wedding cake together and smiling.
GLC09587.281
[Wedding service]
Geraldine Williams and her husband standing in front of clergyman. There are two wedding guests in the picture.
GLC09587.282
[Married couple]
Geraldine Williams and her husband smiling and linking arms.
GLC09587.283
[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."
GLC09587.284
[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...
GLC09587.289
[Geraldine Williams]
A portrait of a young women, most likely Geraldine Williams. It was accompanied by her junior and senior high school report card.
GLC09587.290
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.
GLC09587.297
Davis, fl. 1884-1930
Davis Roanoke, Va.
Photograph of Geraldine Williams in her cap and gown, mounted on cardboard.
GLC09587.298
12 April 1947
Thirteenth Annual Music Festival at Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia
Program for the 13th Annual Music Festival held at Virginia State College. The first page is a title page and lists when different types of musical groups will perform. The groups all appear to be high schools. At the top of the page is written, "E...
GLC09587.299
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