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GLC06196.209

to: sister Carrie.

Presently herding mules in Springdale, he finds it easy work but the hours run "from sun to sun." He names Oregon as the territory in which he'd like to settle "for good," and states that he will probably stay on in Springdale until the spring before...

GLC07164.57

to: Newton.

News that he has decided to stay on in Springdale for a while, selling milk at a nearby fort. On the reverse is an LS to Carrie, in which he mentions no news other than the weather and the possible potential for his business aspirations have a...

GLC07164.59

to: sister Carrie.

He sends word that he received her letter with a check which he cannot use. Claims that he is going back to the plains to work soon, but that she can write to him at Fort Leavenworth.

GLC07164.64

[First day issue stamp of Booker T. Washington]

First day issue envelope with stamp from the "Famous Americans Series." Both stamp and envelope feature the printed likeness of Booker T. Washington. Envelope cancelled at Tuskegee on 7 April 1940. Sent to Alice J. Cutright Kaine from Portia...

GLC05508.255.03

to Joseph B. Varnum

Written as town clerk of Boston regarding appointments, public works, and the court of sessions.

GLC03845.18

[Blank Postcard]

One blank postcard dated circa 1940's based on a 1880's portrait of Frederick Douglass. Printed on the rear of the postcard is the text, "Frederick Douglass1818-1895 Born a slaveon the eastern shore of Maryland, but ran away to become a great anti...

GLC07926.02

to Roscoe C. Bruce

inquires as to when he will pay his overdue bill

GLC09400.579

bill for R.C. Bruce

for Fire and Marine Insurance

GLC09400.580

Bank note for Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.584

electric bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.592

plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.607

Tag for Mayers' Furniture

GLC09400.611

plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.614

plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.626

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.646

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.648

Memorandum from the Pennsylvania Railroad

GLC09400.588

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

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

Robinson & Brown Funeral Directors Fourth and South Streets Farmville, Virginia

Note on Robinson & Brown Funeral Directors stationary acknowledging that Mrs. Nannie Harvey paid the $170.00 due for the burial of her husband, Rev. James Harvey. It is signed by Chas. H. Robinson. At the top of the page, near the center, 1 is...

GLC09587.376

[receipt for 1,081.44]

Receipt totalling 1081.44. Accompanied invoice in the same amount for the funeral of Nannie Harvey (GLC 09587.385.02).

GLC09587.385.01

Williams Funeral Home

Invoice from the Williams Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia for the funeral and burial of Nannie James Harvey, totalling 1081.44. Written near the center of the document is "Paid in full Elijah Williams Jr. 5/21/69." Accompanied GLC09587.385.01.

GLC09587.385.02

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

United States of America Civil Aeronautics Authority Washington D.C. Airman Certificate No. 17943-40

Card certifying LeRoi as a private pilot after his graduation from the Hampton Institute. Lists LeRoi's date of birth as 7-30-19 his weight as 145 and his height as 6'. Signed by LeRoi Shelton Williams and Carl L. Christenson who is listed as Ass't...

GLC09587.012