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1941-1945
[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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A graduation portrait of Geraldine Williams wearing a gown and mortarboard.
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Davis, fl. 1884-1930
Davis Roanoke, Va.
Photograph of Geraldine Williams in her cap and gown, mounted on cardboard.
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4 March 1974
Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978
Dear Children
Cordelia writes to her children telling them to report interest on their bond because their names are all written on it. She asks them to let her know when they do. She will cash the bond she has and then send a check. She is praying for all of them...
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6 March 1974
Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather has cooled after being very hot but the spring shrubs are back in bloom. She discusses the bond and reporting income again (see GLC09587.314). Remarking on a break-in at the mailman's house...
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3 April 1975
Cordelia writes to her children, telling them that Mrs. Avery was buried yesterday. Cordelia was very touched by her death, noting she had the same "sickening feeling I have when I lose my own." She tells a story about Don fixing her garage door...
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12 November 1975
to Children
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She hopes that they are having the best life it has to offer and that they are well. There is still "lovely weather" and she is using the yarn Virginia sent her. Something is wrong with her color T.V...
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20 November 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She says that the weather is good and in the eighties. She mentions that someone is now aware that they are a candidate for a degree, but does not say who specifically. She may be talking about either...
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26 November 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She starts the letter by relaying the prayer from Church that morning. Mrs. Price passed away Tuesday night. Tomorrow is thanksgiving day and Cordelia is grateful for what she has. Diane, Virginia's...
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3 December 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She asks how everything is going and says that the high for the day is forty degrees. There are three funerals she is attending close together who were members of her Sunday School. She has to get...
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30 December 1975
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She remarks that this is the last letter of 1975 and also the last letter she can write for ten cents because the price of stamps keep increasing. She is happy they all had a good Christmas. She loves...
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7 January 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. It is her first letter of the new year. She writes that Sally wrote thank you cards and that they were put in the mail. A young man is now living with Cordelia. He is a trainee from Memphis, Tenessee and...
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13 January 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She hopes that they are well and happpy. She writes that the delicious candy came yesterday. She wishes they were there to enjoy the candy with her. She is going out to pay her utility bills. Her gas...
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4 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. There was snow yesterday and rain is predicted. She prepared for the bad weather. She feels like politicians are not doing enough for the people because taxes keep rising. She writes that there are two...
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11 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that it was cold on Sunday but the weather has been nice since. Geraldine called Sunday and said she would call Karen, James' daughter. She feels like Karen does not acknowledge that she...
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18 February 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she hopes all is well "on the home front." She is enjoying warmer temperatures but says everyone wants it to rain. She has some flowers in bloom. She hopes March does not bring heavy snow...
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17 March 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams. She talks about the weather and says the sick are getting better. She says she wants her children to read an article and tell her what they think of it (article is not attached). Sallye was with her yesterday, who is on...
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28 July 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. Cordelia writes that she hopes they had a good vacation in Hampton, she does not specify who "they" are. She is also happy that Geraldine's twin girls met a friend they liked. She said that her plants...
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4 August 1976
Cordelia Williams writes to her children saying that the weather is very nice and that they all should be there. She mentions that Elvis Presley was at the center last night, and some people parked early so they could get a seat and see him. She...
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11 August 1976
Cordelia Williams writes to her children. She writes that she trusts everyone is well. Her dieffenbachia flowers were falling over so she had to stick a pole in it for support. The nights have been comfortable and her watermelons are growing. She is...
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27 August 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She had a good 87th birthday filled with love. She hopes that the Twitties and Kents will all be able to get together soon and have a birthday dinner. She is full of "apprciation for every kindness shown...
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8 September 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that there is not any important news to report. Harold Hamilton Williams called on Sunday. He is adding on rooms to the back of his home, including one like the family room she has. He says he...
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15 September 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that the rain is nice and welcomed. She talks about how her plants are doing. Wheaton called to say he would be there in the morning. The doctors had to take off Mrs. Jefferson's left leg. It...
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21 September 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she hopes everyone is well and happy. Autumn is beginning tomorrow. She asks to be sent Juanita's address so she can thank her for remembering her birthday. She is having toilet and...
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1 October 1976
Letter from Cordelia Williams to her children. She writes that she is missing everyone. Cordelia really appreciated everyone visiting. She signed a contract for an air conditioner on Monday evening. A plummer fixed something in the furnace that Don...
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