Roy S. Fisk papers.
| Author/creator | Fisk, Roy S. creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1911-1956. |
| Description | 0.472 Cubic ft. (2 archival boxes) (1 oversized folder) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Collection (1911-1956, bulk 1918-1919) consists of material related to Roy S. Fisk who served as an Army cook with Co. C, 131st Engineers, AEF, stationed in Le Mans, France, during the latter half of World War I. Included are correspondence, papers related to Fisk's military career, war-related publications, French guide books and souvenir photo albums from places he visited in France, a postcard book from the USS Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, and Vol. 1, No. 19, April 10, 1919, issue of The Bulletin which discusses issues in France and the military career of Brigadier General George S. Simonds. Also included are some papers and ephemera related to his post-military life. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Roy S. Fisk Papers (#1209), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Purchased from Between the Covers Rare Books. |
| Biographical note | Born 1895, Roy S. Fisk was an army cook with the Co. C, 131st Engineers, AEF, stationed in Le Mans, France, at the end of the First World War; he remained in France until July 1919. He was married to Alice J. Fisk and had five daughters: Alice, Joyce, Jeanette, Lillian, and Patricia. He passed away in 1957. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #1209 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |