James Redding Rives II Papers

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James Redding Rives II Papers

1918-2005

https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/0487

Papers (1918-2005) relating to Greenville and Enfield, North Carolina boy scout leader including his World War I Diary recounting his service in the 14th Company, 4th Training Battalion, Depot Brigade and the 218th Ambulance Company in the American Expeditionary Force in France, 1918-1919, camp schedule, list of letters received and answered, addresses of French women, debts, English - French phrase, movements, places visited, and observations on daily military activities; memorials after his death; biographical sketches and clippings; letters and clippings describing him; and photographic prints of him in his World War I uniform. In English and French language.

0.223 Cubic Feet, 1 archival box; 16 items

eng, Latn

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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