| Scope and content |
Consists primarily of letters written to Raby during his service in World War I. 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, N.C. Other topics include automobile prices and the availability of rides. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
James G. Raby Papers (#317), Special Collections Department, 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- Gift of Ronald W. Jenkins. |
| Biographical note | James G. Raby was a prominent physician in Leggett, Edgecombe County, N.C., who served as lieutenant in World War I, during which he served in Morrison, Va., Lakedown Salisbury, England; and New York City. |
