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Collection Overview

Title: Willie T. Summerville and Summerville Family Papers, 1930-2019

ID: 15/42/20

Extent: 37.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: Organized in five series, divided to reflect Summerville's two primary careers as music educator and religious leader. Series 1, Education Materials, has two subseries: Sub-series 1, Elementary and Secondary School Papers; and Sub-series 2, College and University Papers. Series 1 consists of materials relating to Summerville's career as a music educator. Series 2, Church Papers, relates to his career as a religious leader in the Canaan Baptist Church. Series 3, Scores and Sheet Music has six sub-series arranged topically, suggesting the context in which the music was used: Sub-series 1, General Music; Sub-series 2, Pedagogical Music; Sub-series 3, Sacred Music; and Sub-series 4, Hymnals; Subseries 5, Shape-note Gospel Song Books; Subseries 6, Workshop Music and Programs. Series 4, Audio-Visual Recordings, has three sub-series: Sub-series 1, Education Audio-Visual Recordings; Sub-series 2: Church Audio-Visual Recordings; Sub-series 3: Commercial Recordings. Series 5: Personal and Family Papers and Photographs, includes four sub-series: Sub-series 1, Personal and Family Papers and Photographs; Sub-series 2, Personal Education Materials; Sub-series 3, Personal Study Books and Materials; Sub-series 4, Valerian A. Summerville's Personal Papers.

Date Acquired: 01/13/2020

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Consists of music, audio-visual recordings, photographs, event programs, correspondence, awards and other recognitions, personal notes, pedagogical materials, and administrative records documenting Willie T. Summerville's careers as a music educator in the Urbana public school system, and a deacon, treasurer, and music minister at the Canaan Baptist Church. The collection also reflects the numerous workshops and seminars he led across the country, and his courses taught at Parkland College, Millikin University, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign as the campus and community affairs specialist in the Department of African-American Studies. Of particular interest are the substantial collections of gospel music (sheet music and recordings), and newspaper clippings, photographs, and correspondence relating to the Urbana High School Concert Choir's 1999 trip to Rome.

Collection Historical Note

Willie T. Summerville (1944-2017) was born in Sunshine, Arkansas. He attended Arkansas AM&N College and the University of Illinois, where he graduated with a B.S. in Music Education and a M.S. in Music Education, respectively. As a music educator, Summerville taught for over 30 years in the Champaign and Urbana public school systems as music teacher at Thornburn School and Brookens Junior High, Choral Music Director of the Urbana Middle School 8th Grade Chorus, and Director of the Urbana High School Concert Choir. He also frequently led workshops and music clinics in Churches and Schools across the country. After retiring from public school teaching, he taught courses at Parkland College, Millikin University, and the University of Illinois within the African American Studies department. An active member and deacon of the Canaan Baptist Church, Summerville served there in many roles such as treasurer and Minister of Music. He received numerous awards and other recognitions throughout his life, both for his music education and for his community service.

Administrative Information

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Acquisition Source: Shandra Summerville

Acquisition Method: Gift

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Professional Teaching Materials, 1942-2017],
[Series 2: Church papers, 1947-2011],
[Series 3: Scores and Sheet Music, 1919-2017],
[Series 4: Audio-visual Recordings, 1967-2016],
[Series 5: Personal Papers and Photographs, 1945-2017],
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Series 5: Personal Papers and Photographs, 1945-2017

Consists of materials related to Summerville's own education and his personal affairs, including photographs, study materials, personal organizational tools, newspaper clippings, event records, and ties to friends and family. The series also contains materials documenting the life and career of his wife, Valerian Summerville, and the couple's children, including photographs, programs, cards, and newspaper clippings. The series contains 10 subseries: Subseries 1, Photographs; Subseries 2, Educational Papers and Documents at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Subseries 3, African American History, People, and Events; Subseries 4, Anniversaries, Celebrations, Events, and Reunions; Subseries 5, Planners, Calendars, Notes, and Business Cards; Subseries 6, Awards and Recognitions; Subseries 7, Summerville Children's Papers and Activities; Subseries 8, Obituaries and Funeral Services; Subseries 9, Bible and Bible Study; Subseries 10, Valerian A. Summerville's Personal and Professional Papers.

Sub-Series 1: Photographs and Scrapbooks, 1945-2014

Consists of photographs and photo albums, including portraits of Summerville and Valerian, event photos and albums, trip photos and albums, photos and albums of the Summerville family and family reunions, photos and albums of friends of the family, and scrapbooks created by the family, which contain loose photographs. Photos received together or in albums are maintained that way. Photos are divided by type (event, portrait, etc) and individuals depicted, then arranged by date range when possible.

Box 39

Folder 1: Willie Summerville's Portraits, ca. 1950-2008: Professional, staged, and snapshot portraits of Willie from various points in his life; includes a CD with digital copies of several portraits.
Folder 2: Portraits and Photos of Val, ca. 1945-2005: Includes undated photos from Val's childhood as well as professional and casual portraits.
Folder 3: Portraits of Willie and Val Together, undated: Formal portraits of the couple.
Folder 4: Photographs of Willie with Awards, ca. 2000-2004
Folder 5: Negatives, ca. 1967-1993: Negatives from various portraits of Willie.
Folder 6: School and Reunion Class Photos, 1962-1982
Folder 7: Yearbook: "The Lion", 1966: Published A M & N yearbook from 1966.

Box 40

Folder 1: Photo Album Including 1966-2004, ca. 1966-2004: Photos received in an album.
Folder 2: Photo Album for 1987 (1 of 2), ca. 1987: Photos from this folder were received in an album and are divided between folders 2 and 3.
Folder 3: Photo Album for 1987 (2 of 2), ca. 1987: Photographs were received together in an album, which is divided between folders 2 and 3.
Folder 4: Photo Album of 2000 Summerville Reunion, September 2-3, 2000: Photographs received in an album.

Box 41

Folder 1: Family Photo Album 1964-1968, ca. 1964-1968: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 2: Photo Album of 1965-1967, 1965-1967: Photographs received in an album more like a scrapbook; contains photographs, receipts, news clippings, and programs, among other things.
Folder 3: Personal Photo Album from 1974, ca. 1974: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 4: Photo Album for 1974, ca. August 1974: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 5: Photo Album of 2001 Los Angeles Trip, ca. January 5, 2001: Photographs in an album.
Folder 6: 60th Birthday Album, ca. 2004: Photo album received in an envelope reading "Happy 60th Birthday Willie T. Summerville"

Box 42

Folder 1: Photo Album of Urbana High School Choir, ca. 1983: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 2: Photo Album of Urbana High School Choir, ca. 1996: Photographs are in an album.
Folder 3: Photo Album of Urbana High School Choir, March 31, 2005: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 4: Photo Album of Seminary Graduation, undated: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 5: Photo Album of School Event, undated: Photographs received in an album.

Box 43

Folder 1: Photo Album of Rome Tour 1999 (1 of 2), March 13-19, 1999: Photographs with an album, often with handwritten captions. Half of the album in this folder, half in folder 2.
Folder 2: Photo Album of Rome Tour 1999 (2 of 2), March 13-19, 1999: Photographs with an album, often with handwritten captions. Half of the album in this folder, half in folder 1.
Folder 3: Willie and Choir Workshop, January 16-17, 2005: A hard copy of an email containing primarily photographs, printed on 8 1/2 x 11 white computer paper.
Folder 4: Photo Album of DC Tour, undated: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 5: Photo Album of School Choir Event, undated: Photographs received in an album.
Folder 6: Photo Album of School Choirs, undated: Photos received in an album. Contains primarily photos of students and Willie in various activities.

Box 44

Folder 1: Willie with his Family, Friends, and Students (1 of 2), ca. 1970-2014: Multiple events represented.
Folder 2: Willie with his Family, Friends, and Students (2 of 2), ca. 1970-2014: Multiple events represented.
Folder 3: Friend at a Radio Station and a Performance on TV, ca. August 1987: Three photographs in different formats and sizes.
Folder 4: Summerville Family Trip, ca. September 4, 2000: Photos received together.
Folder 5: 50th Birthday/ 51st Anniversary Tribute, November 29, 2003: Photos received and maintained in an album.
Folder 6: Two Summerville Events, ca. 2004: Two CD-R discs; received together in a commercial CD sleeve reading "Alexis Tyler." Damage to "Summerville Gala" disk possible.
Folder 7: Anniversary Event, undated: Family anniversary event.
Folder 8: Birthday photos- multiple events, undated: Birthday themed photos from various events.
Folder 9: Conference: ACT-SO, undated: Photos from a conference speculated to be the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO).
Folder 10: Military Portrait of Darryl Adams, undated: Formal military portrait in a card with handwritten note.
Folder 11: Music Educators National Conference, undated: Performance, posed, and scenic shots.
Folder 12: Summerville Birthday Gala, undated: Photos and negatives.

Box 45

Folder 1: Wedding photos, ca. 1975-1996
Folder 2: Choir events and performances, ca. 1978-2005
Folder 3: Graduation photos, ca. 1999-2013
Folder 4: Summerville family reunion, September 2-3, 2000
Folder 5: Concert Choir, undated
Folder 6: Choir Tour, undated
Folder 7: Choir Tour, Washington D.C., undated
Folder 8: Summerville Family Event, undated
Folder 9: Summerville Family Reunion, undated

Box 46

Folder 1: School and Church Choirs, ca. 1986-2005
Folder 2: Willie and Choirs, ca. 1974-2004
Folder 3: Tours, Buildings, and Nature, ca. 1974-2000

Box 47

Folder 1: Willie's family, friends, and students, ca. 1968-2005
Folder 2: Willie's family, friends, students, and choir, ca. 1970-1979
Folder 3: Willie's family, friends, and students (1 of 3), ca. 1971-2012
Folder 4: Willie's family, friends, and students (2 of 3), ca. 1971-2012
Folder 5: Willie's family, friends, and students (3 of 3), ca. 1971-2012

Box 48

Folder 1: Willie's family, friends, and students, ca. 1972-2005
Folder 2: Willie's family, friends, and students (1 of 3), ca. 1993-2005
Folder 3: Willie's family, friends, and students (2 of 3), ca. 1993-2005
Folder 4: Willie's family, friends, and students (3 of 3), ca. 1993-2005
Folder 5: Willie's family, friends, and students (1 of 2), undated
Folder 6: Willie's family, friends, and students (2 of 2), undated

Box 56

Folder 3: Photo Album with Photos from Several Occasions, undated: Photos received in an album.

Box 58

Folder 1: Family Photographs, ca. 1974-1989
Folder 2: Scrapbook Containing Marriage Certificate, High School Photos, and Travel Photos, ca. 1965-2012
Folder 3: Urbana Music New York Trip Photographs, 2002: Folder 1 of 2.
Folder 4: Urbana Music New York Trip Photographs, 2002: Folder 2 of 2.

Box 59

Folder 1: Urbana Music Photograph Book, ca. 1999-2005: Folder 1 of 2.
Folder 2: Urbana Music Photograph Book, ca. 1999-2005: Folder 2 of 2.

Sub-Series 2: Educational Papers and Documents at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1958-2016

Consists of Summerville's educational papers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and other materials related to the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the University of Arkansas. Materials are grouped by type and arranged chronologically.

Box 37

Folder 1: Binding of Papers, Course Guide, and Brochures (1 of 2), 1958 - 1964: Documents relating to String Method Courses; includes papers, course guide, score, and string teacher supply list.
Folder 2: Binding of Papers, Course Guide, and Brochures (2 of 2), 1958 - 1964: Documents relating to String Method Courses; includes scores and brochures.
Folder 3: Notebooks and Music Note, 1964 - 1965: Includes two note books and music note for the courses of Theory and Form and Percussion Methods.
Folder 4: Notebook and Paper, 1964 - 1966: Includes a notebook and music history course paper.
Folder 5: Programs, Newspaper Clipping, and News Letters, 1965 - 2007: Student ID Card (1965-66 academic year); Fraternity Founders' Day celebration program; Sigma the "Torchbearer" news letter; newspaper clipping "Johnson Steps Down, Young Named UA-PB Coach"; the University Vesper Choir programs; and Alumni news letter "The Lion".
Folder 6: Conference Program and Commemorative Book, July 31, 2014 - April 23, 2016: Investiture program; 26th Annual Summer Conference "Golden Opportunities: Finding the You in UAPB" Program; Sorority's Commemorative Book.
Folder 7: Term Project Papers, Brochure, and Newspaper Clippings, undated: Term Project Paper of Music 433 course; Term Project Paper of School Music Organization & Administration Course "The Effects of Pre-Band Instruments on a Beginning Band Program" (Some pages missing); Couesnon harmony instruments brochure; and Newspaper Clippings "Acting Chancellor Named for UA-PB" and "Davis Resigning As UA-PB Head"

Oversize Portfolio Case 1: Summerville Oversize Items, 1988-2013

Item 2: Phi Beta Sigma Photo Poster, undated: An undated photo printed on foam board depicting Willie in his middle years next to a tree painted with the Phi Beta Sigma logo and the year of its creation (1914). The borders above and below the photo bear the name of the fraternity and its logo.

Sub-Series 3: African American History, People, and Events, 1971-2015

Consists of books, handouts, leaflets, programs, and news clippings relating to African-American history and people as well as events. Materials are grouped by type and arranged chronologically.

Box 37

Folder 8: Booklet, Journal, Newspaper Clippings, and Pamphlet, 1971 - March 12, 1990: Pamphlet "A Blue-Print for Planning and Developing: A Unique Birthday Party in Observance of Martin Luther King, JR's Birthday"; Booklet "Dionne Warwicke"; Journal Patterns October 1990; and Newspaper Clippings "Black Chorus Helps Ray in Lecture on Wednesday," "'Porgy and Bess' - A Slice of Life," and "Effective Black Parenting in C-U"
Folder 9: Leaflet and News Letter, 1994 - 1999: Leaflet of The African-American Cultural Program and lyrics of "Willie's Song"; and News letter "Through the Years"
Folder 10: Second African American Symposium Program, March 8-10, 2001
Folder 11: A Wealth of Wisdom: Legendary African American Elders Speak, 2004: Hardcover (Summerville read in 2004).
Folder 12: Journal and Newspapers, March, 2008 - November 5, 2008: Consits of Journal Ebon, The News-Gazette, The Daily Illini, and USA Today which reported United States President Election in 2008.
Folder 13: Leaflet and Program, 2011-2015: Leaflet, The Beloved Community January 2012 Calendar; and Program of 11th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration "Striving for Genuine Brotherhood"; various other programs for events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Folder 14: Handouts and Newspaper Clipping, undated: Handouts "Mythbusters Quiz: Putting the Movement Back into Civil Rights Teaching"; and Newspaper clipping "Director Willie Summerville leads the Community Chorus"

Sub-Series 4: Anniversaries, Celebrations, Events, and Reunions, 1967-2016

Consists of wedding ceremony announcements, birth announcements, correspondence, and news clippings. Materials are grouped by type and arranged alphabetically.

Box 37

Folder 15: Appreciation, Greeting, and Present from Friends and Students, 1967 - 2015: Consists of Cards, Postcards, Letters, and books as a present.
Folder 16: Family and Friends Wedding Ceremony and Anniversary, August 27, 1983 - July 12, 2008: Consists of wedding invitation cards, wedding service programs, and news clippings. Includes a program from a "testimonial" event.
Folder 17: Family Genealogy, September 24, 2006
Folder 18: Family Reunion, cf. 2016: Summer 2017 Summerville Small Ceremony Agenda Draft; Tributes list; and lyrics written by Shandra, Derick, Roslyn, and William Summerville.
Folder 19: Local Events and News, April 19, 1969 - September 21, 2005: Program, Dedication Festival at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (April 19 to MMay 18, 1969); Newspaper clipping "The Courier living '73 (Summerville interview, May 27, 1973); Newspaper clipping "Urbana proud of Harold" (Summerville interview, September 24, 2002); and News clipping "20th anniversary of Pillars program marked at event" (September 21, 2005).
Folder 20: School and Friends Reunions, June 28, 2012- November 25, 2012: T.W.Daniel High School Class Reunion of 1962 Ribbon (undated); 2012 50 Year Reunion Program; Family and Friends Day Program.
Folder 21: Summervilles' Anniversary and Celebrating (1 of 2), 2000 - 2009: Birthday and anniversary cards between Valerian and Wille Summerville; Celebrating books from Wille to Valerian Summerville.
Folder 22: Summervilles' Anniversary and Celebrating (2 of 2), February 15, 1969 - December 19, 2012: Cards and letters from the Summervilles' children.
Folder 23: Summerville's Birthday Tribute and Biography, August 18, 2004 - January 6, 2006: Newspaper clipping "Birthday bash set for choral director" (August 18, 2004); a birthday tribute for Willie T. Summerville program (August 20, 2004); Summerville' biography on Early American Museum (last updated on January 6, 2006; printed on March 20, 2006); and newspaper clipping "Retire" (undated).
Folder 24: Summervilles' Marriage, September 9, 1996 - September 19, 1966: Marriage Certificate and Wedding flower bill.

Oversize Portfolio Case 1: Summerville Oversize Items, 1988-2013

Item 1: Carl Wyatt and the Delta Voodoo Kings Poster, 2013: Poster from the 2013 European Tour of Carl Wyatt and the Delta Voodoo Kings featuring Ms Silky Sol. Ms Silky Sol is the stage name of Summerville's neice Felicia, who inscribed the poster to her uncle. Carl Wyatt's signature is also present.

Sub-Series 5: Planners, Calendars, Notes, and Business Cards, 1984-2014

Consists of planners, calendars, notes, and business cards; grouped by type and arranged chronologically.

Box 37

Folder 25: Calendar and planner, 1984, 1991
Folder 26: Calendar, Planner, and Note, 2000 - 2007
Folder 27: Planners, 2008 - 2009
Folder 28: Notes, cf. 2012-2014
Folder 29: Business Cards, undated

Box 56

Folder 4: 1985 Calendar of Black Children, 1985

Sub-Series 6: Awards and Recognitions, 1960-2015

Certificates, plaques, and trophies awarded to Summerville over the course of his life and career; boxes arranged chronologically.

Box 37

Folder 30: Recognitions, Newsletter, Newspaper Clippings, and Correspondence, May 24, 1960 - April 9, 1997: Science Fair Award (May 24, 1960); National Honor Society of Secondary Schools Membership Certificate and Card (May 16, 1961); News letter "The Last Step" (See page 11; May 1962); Royal Knight Society Membership Certificate (December 17, 1964); Certificate of Award (John Brown Watson Sunday School, May 9, 1965); letter of gratitude to the Scholarship board (March 29, 1966); Letter of recommendation from Lawrence A. Davis (May 2, 1966); Letter of recommendation from R. P. Meredith (May 3, 1966); Letter of congratulations from Mark H. Hindsley (November 23, 1966); Newspaper clipping "Lodge Honors Accorded to Summerville" (1972); Fred Waring Music Workshop Certificate (1979); Certificate for Outstanding Young Men of America (1980); Certificate of Appreciation (The Exchange Club of Urbana, Illinois, March 8, 1995); Certificate of Recognition (Gamma Upsilon Psi Society, March 29, 1997); Correspondence (April 8, 1997); and Proclamation (City of Pine Bluff, April 9, 1997).
Folder 31: Newspapers, January 29, 1998 - February 1, 1998: The News-Gazette. According to the News-Gazette in February 1, 1998, "Willie and Val Summerville were honored by the president for their leadership in the black community and work with local youths."
Folder 32: Recognitions, Program, and Newspaper Clipping, October 24, 2006 - June 15, 2008: Newspaper clipping "Scouting Award to honor Two Men" (Octobeer 24, 2006); The Whitney M. Young Recognition Dinner Program (October 26, 2006); Certificate of Appreciate (Kenwood Elementary School, February 4, 2008); and Certificate of Appreciation (Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Junee 15, 2008)
Folder 33: Invitation Card, Program, and Photographs, January 20, 2009: Invitation to the Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States; Inauguration Ceremonies program and ticket; and photographs.
Folder 34: Programs and Correspondence, April 28, 2011 - June 10, 2014: ACT-SO 2012 "Today's Youth...Tomorrow's Legends Awards Luncheon" Program (April 28, 2012); 2014 Star Awards program (April 17, 2014); and correspondence (June 10, 2014).
Folder 35: Recognitions, undated: Certificate for Meritorious Service (The Chief of Chaplains, United States Air Force); Certificate of Appreciate (Rotary Club of Urbana, Illinois); Certificate of Appreciate (The North Central Association); and Paul Harris Fellow Recognition (Rotary International).
Folder 36: Diplomas and Certificates, 1962-1976: High school, undergraduate, and graduate diplomas; Phi Delta Kappa initiation certificate; ordination certificate

Box 49

Item 1: "The Temple Musician" Appreciation Award, July 2, 2000: Awarded from Minister of Music & Arts
Item 2: 22nd Annual YWCA Black Women's Achievement Dinner, 2008: Valerian Summerville awarded as an Unsung Achiever.
Item 3: Centennnial Gala Essence of Pearl Award, March 2, 2013: Awarded from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Champaign-Urbana Alumnae Chapter & the Crimson Founation, Inc.
Item 4: ACT-SO Judge 2015, 2015

Box 50

Item 1: "Yes, We Can" Education Award, February 2012: Awarded from National Association for the Advanvement of Colored People.
Item 2: Dedication of Servive Award, 2014: Lone Star Lodge #18, Prince Hall Affiliation F&AM.
Item 3: Service to the Choir Award, 2013 - 2014: Awarded from Urbana Choral Department.

Box 51

Item 1: Excellent Service Award Plaque (ACT-SO), 2012
Item 2: Service Together Archieves Results Award Plaque, April 17, 2014: Difference Maker Award for Excellence in Community Service from the City of Champaign.

Box 52

Item 1: Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Victory Chorale, Plaque, December 14, 1997
Item 2: United States of America, Department of The Air Force, Plaque, July 1990

Box 53

Item 1: CUper Star, Outstanding Service to Youth Award, August 31, 2007
Item 2: Tolerant "Team Mate" Award to Val Summerville, undated

Box 54

Item 1: Department of The Air Force, Chaplain Service, Plaque, June 1977: IV USAFE Gospel Choir Workshop
Item 2: Mount Calvary Mission Baptist Church, Certificate of Appreciation, September 15, 1996

Box 55

Item 1: Mountain Home Air Force Base, Gospel Choir Workshop, 1978: Includes patch from the 366 TAC (Tactical Air Command) FTR WING (Fighter Wing).

Box 56

Folder 5: Award Certificates, 1962-2010
Folder 6: Award Plaques, 1974-1994: Three metal plaques

Sub-Series 7: Summerville Children's Papers and Activities, 1982-2013

Consists of news clippings, commencement, concert programs, certificate, and diploma.

Box 38

Folder 1: Newspaper Clippings, Programs, and Recognitions, 1982 - April 17, 1990: Program for "LAMBAN" (1982); Gamma Upsilon Psi Cotillon booklet for Derrick (April 14, 1984); Jackson State University Dining Hall card for Derrick; Newspaper clippings "Madrigal dinner concert" (November 15, 1984); Handwriting Award to William Summerville (February 14, 1985); Symmetry's Children's Plays program including Shandra; Certificate of Appreciation to William Summerville (April 20, 1988); Program, Annual Holiday Choral Concert (December 18, 1989); and Certificate of Academic Achievement to Derrick Summerville (April 17, 1990).
Folder 2: Calendar, Commencement, Flyer, and Newspaper Clippings, 1991 - May 16, 1998: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Calendar for 1991 - 1992; Newspaper clippings "Summerville stomps Rantoul" (September 16, 1995); etc! (Novermber 17, 1995); newspaper clippings "Parkland starts long roads" (May 16, 1996); Parkland College Commencement (May 17, 1996); Flyer of William Summerville's Graduation Reception (June 2, 1996); newspaper clippings "making the grade" (1996); and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff commencement (May 16, 1998).
Folder 3: Commencements, Newspaper Clippings, Recognition, and Programs, 2000 - April 5, 2013: Program "True West" (2000?); Henderson State University Diploma (May 13, 2000); Alabama Agricultural and Merchanical Univeresity Commencement (May 11, 2002); Derrick Summerville Senior Recital Program (April 6, 2003); University of Arkansas at Monticello Commencement (May 12, 2005); newspaper clipping "Goodbye, Mother Ruby"; newspaper clippings " Adventures abound during VBS" (June 24, 2006); newspaper clippings "35th Annual Cotillion Gamma Upsilonn Psi Society" (April 11, 2007); Dalta State University Commencement (May 12, 2007); University of Illinois Convocation (December 17, 2011); and Eagle Scout Court of Honor program (April 5, 2013).
Folder 4: Newspaper Clippings, undated: "Willie Summmerville Senior, Champaign Cenntral Football"; captioned photo that includes Shandra Summerville

Sub-Series 8: Obituaries and Funeral Services, 1978-2017

Consists of obituaries and guestbooks.

Box 38

Folder 5: Condolence Letters and Sympathy Cards, July 21, 1980 - March 3, 2005
Folder 6: Family and Friends Obituaries and Services, December 22, 1978 - May 21, 2016
Folder 7: Floral Tribute Cards to Summerville Services, undated
Folder 8: Summerville's Obituary and Service (1 of 2), March 13, 2017 - April 4, 2017: Obituary, newspaper articles regarding Willie's life, biography, condolence letter from House of Representatives; and funeral guestbooks.
Folder 9: Summerville's Obituary and Service (2 of 2), March 7, 2017: Funeral guestbooks.
Folder 10: Valerian Summerville's Obituary and Service, July 14, 2014-September 16, 2014: Obituary; Valerian's funeral service info with her photo; program of celebration of life service for Valerian

Box 56

Folder 7: Church Service Collection Poster, 2017: Church donation taken in honor of Willie Summerville, to be given to "his charity."

Sub-Series 9: Bible and Bible Study, 1980-2012

Box 38

Folder 11: Bible Expositor and Illuminator, 2008 - 2010
Folder 12: First Place 4 Health and Prayer Journal, 2009 - 2012
Folder 13: Forth Days of Prayer and Fasting, 2002 - 2003
Folder 14: Holy Bible, August 21, 2010: A gift from Willie Summerville to Valerian Summerville.
Folder 15: Praying Effectively for the Lost, cf. 2003
Folder 16: Wednesday Bible Study, 2001 - 2013
Folder 17: Year with the Bible, A, 2006 - 2007
Folder 18: Deacon W.T. Summerville's Holy Bible, 1994

Box 57

Item 1: Bible, November 17, 1982: Holy Bible. The Open Bible Edition. Heaviliy annotated; several enclosures.

Sub-Series 10: Valerian A. Summerville's Personal and Professional Materials, 1967-2010

Box 38

Folder 19: Career Fair '91, April 29, 1983 - May 10, 1991: Career Fair '91 Project SOARS schedule, career fair outlines, career resources, and corresponndences.
Folder 20: Celebration and Greeting, 1980 - 2009: 55 year birthday invitation, birthday, appreciate, and greeting cards, and correspondences.
Folder 21: Continuing Education, August 20, 1992 - August 10, 1999: Request for University/Board Credit and Acceptance forms.
Folder 22: Counseling Documents, January 27, 1987 - 1990: Documents related to counselor phylosophy and roles, personal notes, and Newspaper clipping "Orientation for counselors"
Folder 23: Educational Papers, September 11, 1967 - January 13, 1972: Curriculum in the Teaching of Social Studies; book review; and short essay.
Folder 24: Evaluation and Professional Growth Plan, April 22, 1985 - May 26, 1999: Summative evaluation and professional growth plan at Urbana School District 116; meeting memo, and correspondences.
Folder 25: Parent Teacher Student Association, October 7, 1997 - October 19, 1998: Issues of Concern for Urbana School District 116 (October 7, 1997); Office of Civil Rights Resolution regarding the aforementioned Issues of Concern (October 9, 1997); Notes on parent training activities for November 1997; Booklet "Realizing the Dreeam: Career Planning for the 21st Century"; Book I am Loveable and Capable; Notes; Quips; and registration form.
Folder 26: Performance, January 15, 1980: Newspaper clippings "In Honor of Dr. King"
Folder 27: Recognitions, May 1991 - May 3, 2010: Certificate of Appreciation for Excellennt Leadeership of the Canaan Tutoring Ministry; Ceertificatee of Completion from Institute for Reality Therapy; Honorary Alumnus Award from Urbana School District 116; Certificate of Honorary Life Membeership (Illinois Congress of Parennts and Teachers); Education Awards Program "Those Who Excel" Program and Correspondence; Recognition from Gammma Upsilon Psi Society; Certificate of Appreciation (National Collegiate Athletic Association); YWCA Corneerstone Award; YWCA Black Women's Achievement Dinner Program; Certificate of Achievement for Teacher of the Week; Certificate of Completion (Issues in Attention Deeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at Parkland College); Newspaper clippings "Bernice Harrinngton, other mothers citeed at luncheon event"; Certificate by Zeta Phi Beeta Sorority, Inc.; Certificate of Appreciation for AFRO 498 WS Academic Outreach (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign); and Certificate of Appreciation for UMS Teacheer of the Week.
Folder 28: Recommendation, July 30, 1990: Letter of Recommendation written by Valerian Summerville.
Folder 29: GESA Workshop Materials, 1994-1996: A bound workbook for GESA (Gender/Ethnic Expectations and Student Achivement) training co-led by Val. Enclosures indicate possible dates in 1994 and/or 1996.
Folder 30: Work History, January 21, 1969 - October 14, 2004: Curriculum Vitae; Teacher's Application Form at Urbana School District #116; Notification of Retirement; and Career profile.
Folder 31: Commencement Commemorative Folder- Val, undated: Leather-bound folder to the graduate's family commemorating the graduation of Valerian Alexander