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Unknown [color photograph of LeRoi Williams' funeral]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.127 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Roanoke, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: 1943 Pagination: 1 photograph ; hand col. ; 27 x 34 cm. Order a Copy

In the center of the room sits a flag draped coffin, above, a picture of LeRoi Williams. The room is filled with flowers.

Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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