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21 September 1949
Western Union
to Mrs Cordelia Williams
A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from Captain and Mrs. Theodore A. Wilson after the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.197
23 October 1945
Unknown
A&R Class 36 Presents Bloomer Girl
A program for the production of the musical comedy "Bloomer Girl" by "A&R Class 36," performed at "W + L Gym". "Lt. Williams" played the role of Alexander. First page contains the title and production logo. Third page is a title page and lists...
GLC09587.219
1946-47
Lucy Addison High School
Geraldine Williams' Report Card, 1946-47
Report card of Geraldine Williams from the fall semester of 1946-47. She got mostly "E" (excellent) and "G" (good) grades. She took English, geometry, physics, chorus, American history, physical training, home preparation, and citizenship. It is...
GLC09587.239
1947-48
Geraldine Williams' Report Card, 1947-48
Report card of Geraldine Williams from the fall semester of 1946-47. She got mostly "E" (excellent) and "G" (good) grades. She took English, chemistry, choir, physical training, home preparation, and citizenship. It is signed by Cordelia Williams...
GLC09587.240
1947
Twitty, Geraldine Williams (1930-)
Geraldine Williams' basketball schedule
Geraldine Williams' girls basketball schedule with dates, list of players and their jersey numbers, and their attendence. It is written on the reverse of a card from the Harrison Jewelry Co. Note , not included, says there is a picture of the...
GLC09587.241
27 February 1947
Carpenter, H.D. Jr.
to Geraldine Williams
Letter is from H. D Carpenter Jr. to Geraldine Williams in reference to holding socials after basketball games. He says that he presented her idea to the staff and that they agreed that social life is an important part of education and that the...
GLC09587.242
28-29 March 1947
Virginia State College
Dramatic Tournament
Booklet is a playbill from the eigth annual dramatic tournament for high schools of Virginia. It was held at Virginia State College.
GLC09587.243
25 April 1947
Three One-Act Plays
Booklet is a playbill from three one-act plays performed at the Lucy Addison High School. Geraldine Williams played Lizzie Rankin, "a garrulous spinster" in "Miss Personality Plus." There is a Pepsi-Cola ad on the back.
GLC09587.244
1 June 1947
Vesper service
Booklet of a vesper service for the class of 1947. There is a list of the order of the service. The last page written by Geraldine Williams says "44898 Norfolk VA Robt Alston 4233J Gertrude Wateau Allen."
GLC09587.245
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
4 June 1947
[Prom invitation]
An invitation card to the 1947 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.
GLC09587.249
28 May 1948
An invitation card to the 1948 Junior-Senior Prom at Lucy Addison High School.
GLC09587.250
6 June 1947
[Spring Ball invitation]
An invitation to Lucy Addison High School's spring ball.
GLC09587.252
10 June 1948
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 of Secondary Schools
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
November 1948
The Hi-Y Fellowship member card
A membership card certifying that E. Geraldine Williams is a member of the registered Hunton Tri-Hi-Y Club with the Y.M.C.A. It is signed by the leaders of the National Hi-Y, Local Hi-Y, Hi-Y Club Leader, and Southern Area Council. On the reverse is...
GLC09587.256
10 June 1949
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
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
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
9 April 1948
Fourteenth Annual Music Festival at Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia
Program for the 14th 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. On the first page is handwritten, "1...
GLC09587.300
March 1946
The H I-Y Club
The Addisonian
Volume 1, No. 2. "The addisonian" published by the HI-Y club. Articles written by students on various issues such as growing up and sports. There are also word games, poetry, cartoons and trivia. Ads in the back of the pamphlet.
GLC09587.302
20 September 1949
Hurt, Evelyn
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
1 December 1949
Lawson, Sadie
My dear Mrs. Williams
Sadie V. Lawson, principal, thanks Cordelia Williams for the donation of an Encyclopedia Britannica in honor of Eugene Williams. It is written on Roanoke City Public Schools stationary.
GLC09587.312
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947;
[Photograph of two Japanese-American women outside a railway car]
One undated black-and-white photograph depicting two Japanese-American women outside a railway car.
GLC09860.001
[Portrait of a Japanese-American family gathering]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American family gathering. Image consists of parents and children posed by two vehicles in a field.
GLC09860.011
[Photograph of vehicles moving in the snow]
One undated black-and-white photograph of vehicles on a snowy road.
GLC09860.012
[Photograph of members of San Pedro Japanese Association on a float]
One undated black-and-white photograph of members of the San Pedro Japanese Association on a parade float. On the float are women dressed in ceremonial garments and at the foot of the float are older men. (similar to GLC09860.014)
GLC09860.013
[San Pedro Japanese Association float]
One undated black-and-white photograph of members of the San Pedro Japanese Association on a parade float. On the float are women dressed in ceremonial garments and at the foot of the float are older men. (similar to GLC09860.013)
GLC09860.014
[Portrait of young Japanese-American baseball player]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform.
GLC09860.015
[Portrait of Japanese-American woman and fish]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman holding a large fish.
GLC09860.016
[Photograph of Yosemite National Park]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Yosemite National Park. At the bottom of the image is a man walking past cars.
GLC09860.017
[Portrait of a Japanese-American woman in front of a house]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman wearing glasses posed outside her home.
GLC09860.018
[Portrait of a Japanese-American man holding a dog]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man holding a dog in car.
GLC09860.019
[Portrait of a Japanese-American boy]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a young Japanese-American boy.
GLC09860.020
[Photograph of Japanese-American children at the beach]
One undated black-and-white photograph of young Japanese-American children at the beach.
GLC09860.021
[Photograph of Japanese-American sailors and a family]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American sailors seated with a family at a dining table.
GLC09860.022
[Photograph of a Japanese-American girl eating ice cream]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a young Japanese-American girl eating ice cream.
GLC09860.023
[Photograph of Japanese-American schoolchildren]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American schoolchildren.
GLC09860.024
[Photograph of Japanese-American boy seated in a toy wagon]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy. He is sitting in a toy wagon in a front yard.
GLC09860.025
[Portrait of a Japanese-American couple]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American couple in formal attire.
GLC09860.026
[Portrait of a Japanese-American man wearing a gas mask]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man wearing a gas mask. Seen in the distance is a group of men. Noted on the reverse side is the text, "Me." (see GLC09860.028 for similar group portrait)
GLC09860.027
[Portrait of three men wearing gas masks]
One undated black-and-white photograph of three men posed wearing gas masks outside. Note on the reverse side of the photograph reads, "Me on the right with some boys from Kansas." (see GLC09860.028 for solo photograph)
GLC09860.028
[Photograph of building from an aerial view]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a building taken from an aerial view.
GLC09860.029
[Photograph of Japanese-American women during a performance]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of Japanese-American women during a performance.
GLC09860.030
[Photograph of Japanese-American crowd]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group portrait of a Japanese-American group gathering outside. Pictured in the front row are women dressed in kimonos. Behind them is a seated crowd, a band, and cherry blossom trees.
GLC09860.031
[Photograph of a steamboat]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a steamboat floating in the distance.
GLC09860.032
[Photograph of two Japanese-American boys]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American boys standing in a tree.
GLC09860.033
[Photograph of a Japanese-American man on a picnic blanket]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man seated on a blanket with toys.
GLC09860.034
[Portrait of Japanese-American people in a garden]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of Japanese-American people. They are outside in a garden.
GLC09860.035
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