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Dear Mrs. Williams

Evelyn Hurt begins the letter by stating it is the most difficult one she has ever written, and she is deeply shaken by Eugene Williams' death. She congratulates Cordelia for being the mother of such a great son, saying that Eugene called Cordelia...

GLC09587.311

To Clerk of Circuit Court Prince Edward County, dr.

Check for $2.75 signed by J.H Harvey in payment to the Clerk of Circuit Court Prince Edward County for recording a deed and for the tax on the deed. Also signed by Jackson Glaze (the other party involved in the land deed) and the clerk (illegible)...

GLC09587.375

[Dance invitation for Howard University]

An invitation to a semi-formal dance at Howard University honoring the Gridiron Queen.

GLC09587.255

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

An invitation to the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's second annual silhouette ball.

GLC09587.258

[Prom invitation]

An invitation card to the 1947 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.

GLC09587.249

[Prom invitation]

An invitation card to the 1948 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.

GLC09587.250

[Ticket]

A small orange ticket admitting Geraldine Williams and Robert B. Barlery III. It says "Knights of Addison" along the top.

GLC09587.251

[Spring Ball invitation]

An invitation to Lucy Addison High School's spring ball.

GLC09587.252

Lucy Addison High School Commencement Exercises

The graduation program for Lucy Addison High School's class of 1948. E. Geraldine Williams is listed as a graduate.

GLC09587.253

National Honor Society Certificate of Membership

A certificate of membership in the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools for E. Geraldine Williams. It certifies that she was elected a member of the Addison Chapter. It is signed by her sponsor, Lillie W. Mitchell, and the principal H. D...

GLC09587.254

Lucy Addison High School

Program for the Class of 1949 Graduation at Lucy Addison High School in Roanoke, Virginia. First page is a title page. Second page is a schedule of events. Third page is a list of graduates.

GLC09587.261

Lucy Addison High School

Program for the Class of 1950 Graduation at Lucy Addison High School in Roanoke, Virginia. First page is a title page. Second page is a schedule of events. Third page is a list of graduates.

GLC09587.263

The Vacation Reading Club

A diploma issued to "Leroy" Williams for completing the Vacation Reading Course for the summer of 1923.

GLC09587.001

Lucy Addison High School, Roanoke, Virginia Graduation Exercises

The graduation program for "Leroy" Williams' commencement from Lucy Addison High School in 1935. Other documents indicated he graduated high school in 1936, so this may be a misprint.

GLC09587.002

Lucy Addison High School, Roanoke, Virginia Graduation Exercises

The graduation program for "Leroy" Williams' commencement from Lucy Addison High School in 1935. Someone has written on this copy, "Diploma + commencement program Class of 1936 LeRoi Shelton Williams June 6, 1936 Valuable Don't Destroy."

GLC09587.003

Commonwealth of Virginia State High Schools Diploma

LeRoi Shelton Williams' high school diploma from Lucy Addison High School. It is signed by the superintendent, principal, and chairman of the school board.

GLC09587.004

Hampton Institute, VA.

"Leroi" S. Williams' report card from the Hampton Institute, mostly printed but with handwritten grades. It includes four A's, three B's, and two C's.

GLC09587.008

Hampton Institute, VA.

LeRoi S. Williams' report card from the Hampton Institute, mostly printed but with handwritten grades. It includes one A, one B, and three C's.

GLC09587.009

Hampton Institute, VA.

LeRoi S. Williams' report card from the Hampton Institute, mostly printed but with handwritten grades. It includes four B's and two C's.

GLC09587.010

An Indian in Spite of Myself

A six-page essay, in which the author, J.J. Osuna, describes his move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. to attend the Carlisle Indian School in 1901. He writes about how sad he was to leave his mother, about the journey over, and about the school itself...

GLC09565.18

to Peter

A letter written by John Hoar to Peter expressing his appreciation for a gift that Peter gave Hoar eleven years ago and Hoar's subsequent feeling that Peter should recieve the framed letter signed by George Washington. This letter makes mention of an...

GLC06433.03

George Bancroft

One engraving entitled "George Bancroft" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of George Bancroft. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0226

[Southwestern Indian in patio of La Fonda Hotel]

One undated hand colored print of Southwestern Indian in the patio at La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

GLC09883.01

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans. Image is of two men and two women.

GLC09860.199

[Photograph of Japanese Americans]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans; two men and women, sitting outside.

GLC09860.265

[Photograph of a Japanese-Americans]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard.

GLC09860.518

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard.

GLC09860.362

Negro Race

One engraving entitled "Negro Race" published by Wm S. Orr & Co dated 1851. Engraving features four Africans, two as portraits and two as profiles. In the center of the portraits there is a skull in profile. Each image is labeled with a number...

GLC09791.03

The prosperity of the south dependent upon the elevation of the Negro.

First edition inscribed, but not signed, by "the author" on free front endpaper. Inscription dated January 7, 1894. Published by Everett Waddey, Richmond, Virginia.

GLC08410

[Orders regarding the 100th United States Colored Infantry's observance of Abraham Lincoln's funeral]

The first part of this document relates official orders issued by Thomas S. Sexton, Acting Assistant Adjutant General, based on the orders of Colonel Charles R. Thompson. Provides guidelines regarding activity during Lincoln's funeral, including the...

GLC04219.02

[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]

Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...

GLC02437.10410

to Edwin McMasters Stanton

On a small card, President Lincoln requests that Stanton, Secretary of War, "see Mr. Dole & others, about the first colored regiment. Please do the best for them you can." Location inferred from outside sources.

GLC00602

Mounting guard in Fort Wagner

The image shows a mounting guard inside Fort Wagner, South Carolina. Black soldiers appear to be occupying the fort, with various other figures standing on a ridge in the distance. Numeric notations on recto: "3491" and "41." Inscription on verso: "...

GLC05111.01.1032

Black soldiers manning a cannon

The image shows a group of 5 black soldiers manning a cannon along a river. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "51."

GLC05111.01.1042

Cartes de visite of officers (mostly white) of 59th US Colored Infantry

After June 1863, when the regiment was organized in LaGrange, Tenn. The photographs were originally in a photo album. The 59th was originally called the 1st US Tennessee Vols. (African Descent) and 1st West Tenn. Inf. Regt (African Descent). Some...

GLC03565

to Frank M. Etting

Brevet Brigadier General Eaton, paymaster, writes to Colonel Etting, Chief Paymaster in Baltimore, Maryland. Discusses the question of bounty due to loyal owners of slaves. Marked "Confidential" at top. Written on War Department, Paymaster General...

GLC05031

Sleigh-ride at Port Hudson, La. Friday Jan. 8, 1864

A print of a photograph taken on January 8th, 1864, in Port Hudson, LA. Colonel Cyrus Hamlin [later made Brig. Gen]--son of Vice President Hannibal Hamlin--sits in the small one-horse sleigh at left. Behind him are officers of the 80th U.S. Colored...

GLC05111.01.0015

to Edward Davis Townsend

Major General Meade requests information regarding "the organization of the Division of Colored troops formerly belonging to the 28th Corps" from Townsend, the Assistant Adjutant General. Inquires regarding the status of the command of Brigadier...

GLC03946

Ordnance Wharf, City Point, Va [single cannon with black guard]

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "A 12 pound brass Cannon, Ordnance Wharf, City Point, Va." Black soldier stands guard near a solitary artillery piece.

GLC05137.171

Recruitment flyer by Supervisory Committee on Enlistments for Colored Regts.

Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"

GLC07017

Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64

Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.

GLC07428

Oklahoma great land rush: "boomers" and towns & cities they built

Collection of fourteen photographs taken in Oklahoma (Indian) Territory at Oklahoma Station (later Oklahoma City) around the time of the land rush. The first five images show the growth of Oklahoma City from March 1889-1892. Other images include...

GLC05475

to Thomas R. Hazard

Encloses testimonial (not included) "in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Jones," who are traveling to Africa and back to America. Remarks that he has been largely away from home the last eighteen months, and so will not be able to visit Newport this summer.

GLC05495.02

Fort Laramie peace council with Northern plains tribes, no. 39 [stereocard]

On yellow mount. Shows William T. Sherman, Winfield S. Hancock and Harney, with others plus small Indian girl.

GLC05686

Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation.

Two-story brick building with groups of Indians and white men standing on upper and lower porches. Margin notation: "Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation."

GLC05475.12

Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo

Large 3-story stone building with cupola, also a portion of a small frame church or school. Penciled notation on verso: "Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo." 1890s ca. [Glossy collodian or gelatin print with warm/purple hues.]

GLC05475.13

[Print of Peter V. Daniel]

Print of Peter V. Daniel, Supreme Court Judge.

GLC02546.02

Liabilities of Choctaw Indians to Individuals

43rd Congress 2nd Session Ex. Doc. No. 47 House of Representatives

GLC03776.14

to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras

Discusses the loss of Mary, her child, and takes solace in the idea that Mary will be with relatives in heaven. Mentions prayers and affirms her fidelity to God's will.

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