Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
George Kahdy and four other men pose together at Gunter Field, Alabama. Two of the men crouch down as the other three stand behind them. Caption on the back reads, "Walker, Bentsen, Leopold, Hallman at Gunter field one day before leaving for…
Nell and George Kahdy standing outside arm in arm. George is wearing his Army uniform while Nell is wearing a skirt suit. The back of the photo says, "At home, D.A. Saleeba, Dothan, Alabama. Xmas 1944."
George Kahdy and Hallman sit in a two person plane in their uniforms. At the bottom of the photo is a note from Lucy Hallman that says, "Best of luck and happy landings." Caption in the front at the bottom reads, "Gunter Field, Ala. 14 Oct. 1943."
George Kahdy standing on the wooden steps of a house. He is dressed in a very thick coat and pants with similar undone boots. Caption on the back reads, "1943. Craig Field."
Icer Romey in a white suit on the streets of Birmingham, Alabama circa 1950s. A notation on the back reads, "Icer 1950s? downtown B'ham or early 1960s. You can barely make out his face. My large one is the same way."
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 14, 1943. He responded to an incident that occurred on a train ride and discusses his visit to his mother's home. In this letter he also shares an experience with an old friend named Al…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 21, 1943. He wrote to share the details of his nights out with friends and sends his apologies regarding issues with a baby Romey visits often.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 25, 1943. Stewart shares that he received Romey's letter late and has missed her letters. He also shares details from a day of hunting, he sends his condolences about an ill baby, and asks…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 27, 1943. He wrote to share details of bad work days while in Tuscaloosa and the cold weather. He also shares how his dating life compares to that of Romey's.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on November 3, 1943. Stewart wrote to share the positive experiences from his trip to visit Romey, Lella, and Andy. He encourages Romey to visit the Airport Inn the next time she is in Birmingham,…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 4, 1944. Stewart wrote to address a conflict between his feelings in comparison to Romey's. He expresses the love he feels for Romey and questions whether she feels the same. The letter ends…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 8, 1944. Stewart wrote to share his long days at work and to reassure Romey that her friend Andy will not be picked for the draft. He encourages Romey to maintain her health.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 15, 1944. Stewart shares his love for Romey and how much he thinks of her. He mentions his call to his mother on Mother's Day and his attempt to visit Romey in Mobile, AL, with his friend…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 18, 1944. Stewart wrote that he is worried Romey does not care for him equally as much as he cares for her. He shares a phone call that he had with Ann and with his mother.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 26, 1944. Stewart wrote about his injury to his hand and arm and mentioned that his friend Cook suffered a heart attack. He also mentions that Harrison and Pop fought which resulted in…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on June 29, 1944. Stewart apologizes for his late reply and talks about the copious amount of work due to Cook's absence. Due to the amount of work he has, Stewart also shares his inability to visit…
