James G. Raby Papers, 1918-1919
(Manuscript Collection #317)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | James G. Raby Papers |
| Creator: | Raby, James G. |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Papers (1918-1919) of prominent physician in Leggett, NC, who served as a 2nd Lieutenant during World War I, consisting of correspondence, photographs, automobile prices, availability of prices, letters. |
| Extent: | 0.287 Cubic feet, 40 items , consisting of correspondence and photographs. |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
October 27, 1976, 40 items; World War I correspondence (1918-1919) and photographs of Tarboro, N.C. resident. Gift of Ronald W. Jenkins, Wheaton, Maryland
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
James G. Raby Papers (#317), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Ronald W. Jenkins
Processing Information
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Processed by M. Hart, April 1978
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Encoded by Apex Data Services
Biographical / Historical Note
The Raby family lived in Edgecombe County. James G. Raby was a prominent physician in Leggett, N.C. who served as lieutenant in WWI.
Description
The collection consists primarily of letters (July 22, 1918 - Mar. 19, 1919) written to Raby who served in Morrison, Va.; Lakedown Salisbury, England; and New York City. Comments concern the purchase of war bonds; inflated cost of shoes, clothing, groceries and utilities; and government restrictions on Sunday automobile driving. Of significance is a discussion of a Spanish influenza epidemic in Rocky Mount and Tarboro. Also mentioned is discussion of automobile prices and the availability of rides.
Subject Headings
Personal/Family name
Topical terms
- Physicians—North Carolina—Leggett
- Soldiers—Correspondence—North Carolina
- World War, 1914-1918—Economic aspects
- World War, 1914-1918—Finance—United States
- Savings bonds—United States—History
- Automobiles—Prices—United States
- Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919—North Carolina—Rocky Mount
- Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919—North Carolina—Tarboro
Online access to this finding aid is supported with funds created through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). These funds come through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services which is administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. This grant is part of the North Carolina ECHO, Exploring Cultural Heritage Online, Digitization Grant Program.
