Roscoe Jackson Papers, 1917-1933 (bulk 1918-1919)
(Manuscript Collection #1194)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Roscoe Jackson Papers |
| Creators: |
Jackson, Lucile E.
Jackson, Roscoe |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Collection (1917-1933, bulk 1918-1919) mainly consists of correspondence (May 29, 1918-April 29, 1919; 120 letters) between U.S. Army Pvt. Roscoe Jackson and his wife Lucile E. Jackson of Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio, and also with his father, mother-in-law and grandfather during World War I. He writes from Camp Sherman in Chillicothe, Ohio, Camp Mills in Long Island, New York, and from France where he is serving with the 138th U.S. Infantry, A.E.F. |
| Extent: | 0.35 Cubic feet, 1 box, consisting of correspondence and school report cards |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
February 10, 2012, (unprocessed), .35 cubic feet; Collection (1917-1933, bulk 1918-1919) mainly consists of correspondence (May 29, 1918-April 29, 1919; 120 letters) between U.S. Army Pvt. Roscoe Jackson and his wife Lucile E. Jackson of Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio, and also with his father, mother-in-law and grandfather during World War I. He writes from Camp Sherman in Chillicothe, Ohio, Camp Mills in Long Island, New York, and from France where he is serving with the 138th U.S. Infantry, A.E.F. Other items include postal cards and school report cards (1928-1933). Purchased with state funds from Carmen D. Valentino of Philadelphia, PA.
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
Roscoe Jackson Papers (#1194), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Purchased with state funds from Carmen D. Valentino.
Biographical / Historical Note
U.S. Army Pvt. Roscoe Jackson of Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio, served with the 138th U.S. Infantry, A.E.F., during World War I. He wrote letters (May 29, 1918 to April 29, 1919) to his wife and other family members while taking training at Camp Sherman in Chillicothe, Ohio, and at Camp Mills, Long Island, NY, and serving in France.
