1 20 60 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/b3decf2668ed3682a6a8a69ff946180e.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=VsPilhx2vsz9NO9mtdtv1muxqxPH5m1uV%7EuJncEFYqt-JbK2oN5VklatEorN4FPD6amLf%7E6XcQPBjMVXMgAGrmLi%7ElN%7EYzS6et%7ETJiDYYgmkZXhuosf8HBEIJ36JM%7EACMDIQ3DCUTJNnFH8A0rl5gmg0tjfQEPPkXNYv5GQEAoSX%7EJPxHyi0Egkh18cfi3eVAD1IVb7XIhFDsihpoDU5%7EgGumNF91gUxL5JNdBq8QJ%7EOaTxR3jpmBEkDVyLNuv%7EYMDVQqmNCI95iw-SQlaH986TAc4YiAXmgYdbkaYmoF-XwVhbKB%7E1RJK8ZdVF8%7EVTcBm6xDK6cfPhvPVX8VOSdJw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 9f81cb7dfcf515ff0c41d8e1ff868906 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Gelatin silver print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 2 x 3 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dr. Fisher at Williamsburg Inn Subject The topic of the resource Military personnel - American Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg Description An account of the resource Dr. James Lee Fisher outside the Williamsburg Inn, where he and his wife, Ethel, lodged during the first nine months of his military training at Camp Peary in 1943. This photo appears on page four of a scrapbook he compiled about his experiences during World War II between 1942-1945. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4, Box 1, Folder 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0063 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. 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Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page One, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page one, photos of Dr. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher captioned, “At home, December 18, 1942, ready to leave for active duty in the U.S. Navy,” Subject The topic of the resource United States. Navy. Seabees World War, 1939-1945--Participation, American. Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Two, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page two, Seabees patch accompanied by narrative, “The first assignment was to the United States Naval Construction Training Center, Camp Peary near Williamsburg, Virginia. This was the home of the Construction Battalions, the 'Seabees'. " A Seabee Patch. "A 'Seabee' is pictured as a bee wearing a sailor's cap and hopping mad expression on his face. In his front legs he carries a machine gun, in the middle pair a wrench and in the hind legs a hammer. " "At Camp Peary, I was assigned to the Officers Training School where I ran the Sick Bay and lectured on Military Hygiene, Here I was associated with a fine group of officers. All of them were engineers, many of them Annapolis graduates. They taught me many things and I shall never forget such men ad Sihler, Greer, Bentley, Davies, Corsbie and Collier." Subject The topic of the resource United States. Navy. Seabees Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021-4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0004 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Seabees World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/c4148aec38e289ac0b5f8752fc10ea4a.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=h%7EDkYthdGmtYQz%7Et0JJIMYrFR2VLL6c84MVwenLSmHO0djahPC5hAwapFIUe1w0fS07D1KdHNXOFxGHllXIhZi5YXPotNVd2ZrwnX2u4mf16jPY4q5uduEvJlMmlDis-wmTu%7EdDVvLU25H9taiYix08sblEzwi8cvtIkqJnxHrP9PPNA-4Off546ZCCeXjUMdwK8kqtFeaPlcNdi5l-iNI84zLa5T%7EVPZ6d0AoBsXjOG4ckWUOQyHgiA3ovfjV0gZ8NjyBODhbQvtw6mBTGvu5YRUt6HYk-k3KWrrDYq1jORnOqvlmbcedzuud%7E8mkbIeMq0j8M1zUMRrUlLwQc3aA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 539de343a04bbb5f8a9e7626e38f5f5a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Three, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page three, group portrait captioned, “Faculty of the Officer’s Training School, Camp Peary, 1944,” "Front Row: Douglas, McManus, Greer, Sihler, Fisher, Jenkins, Bentley" Subject The topic of the resource United States. Navy. Seabees Military personnel - American Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0005 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Portraits Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/9f5b4bc90c555911fafde0e252ae5945.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=XXk4%7EJw1HvyJ07XnHf7LQvtF0-h156p2e4kddm8WhpQZHg-pkP8qvD4QYIPy5sL387GBmkVbd2CRj3OaDaWfhFQpGA%7E4SFW1kJu0TWRx7e8unqGUdi6dVseu-Sulq4EJeAM3wFusXE9pZF1PJWpHT4PryAaxqy7sjcD80eXMzY6PYUW99WmwiwKqMYuM1oCO0yWa9goM054wNhvxABxFAYAyRtOb6KbT0gqhLP8qYVLvNYzyv8a3QY3RvjJ9BYqQAiCc4egTMqo3FRkshLpsSMLvsR6Lhb41NBFDYPhM6H1xi%7EKmrHIINEs3OxEC7ApUNcZkg07EcMIAd0zMxu5Jyw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM da0947ec74ff2301c7b90ce220ebdab0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Four, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page four, group of photos of Dr. James Lee Fisher, his wife, Ethel M. Fisher, and daughter, Margaret, captioned, “Ethel came down to Williamsburg, and for 9 months we lived at the Williamsburg Inn,” Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States Military personnel - American Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0006 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Williamsburg Inn World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/7fedf3ca340fd44f5b9c2c6ac1fd1ed8.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=I6zmrGOCvEskMKZKSRtyP4qTxneBk04NUd-VC6g83yVn7MnRPWedJxWvjysmNb1cI8zbKIei4FW0lNs1%7EyZ4q3D7fVkGzqfeoMd3lFSoYvEtWgbO0hvnH1q1DoBFn8ELPsm92psfvz0HB6GOewoioFUmaXTXscHC1zNII5SRIVtsIso0YkCjgEHdNmfyoZvNjynxv7YyS4rW8T-RdTkzfsVn2XGjPIX0cY9oFL5KCk0s4oHHf8IQwI2wGGINa%7EyJzQj-okcwAaUtFFEtaAnc0owW0BNZublFrfAezSqektJrSoFmmCtjpqQFEGvYLEVgX0jNxoFrBfyEDa-PY7bjUg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM c5160d31672200bd9a669afefa1f12c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Five, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page five, group of photos depicting officers relaxing by the swimming pool at the Williamsburg Inn captioned, “It was very pleasant there, especially on a Sunday afternoon.”, "Cmdr. and Mrs. Al Siemer & daughter from San Anselmo, CA". , "Dr. Ramsay from Chicago" Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States Military personnel - American Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0007 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Williamsburg Inn World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/7a26e7e5432968cb676571ddf19d3e78.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=CGtj4BUbhbMDb9yLHlAfTshIPfknOhG9XBvj4xF4XFQXo2yZ4v-MuxReSjoEvQfKsM0ciW2umIoaowHfMANemf5KQxEdy9c%7EhcqVjOF0nr5IcPEnBBKOoegYr%7EOCaU8PtIDXuLcvhxPuWUs0ME79f1GBYKuAEcyKNVfAy%7EJX8Zxj4OSCvTY06%7EuZ6epVg6JEBEW0F3NkFkDA4gQHnAC75ZnZe5Xda73c%7E3-WBomh44cZSdb2EeywY2hV2gZWJ4naLPF2Ws6Era5SCgWzU7J00hdAqXuELOifT8juFoMabbGsvFLhZp9CI6re9BK9Fm3oquofO6dpwhbu4RRTrvz6pA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 69f4b6a65883ae94b97b6cefdc16b819 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Six, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page six, group of photos captioned, “We left the Inn in Sept. 1943 to take up quarters on the base. Our quarters consisted of a three room cabin, formerly a hunting lodge, with enclosed porch built on. It was on the banks of the York River in a lovely wooded section. At Christmas time we gathered holly and mistletoe from the trees around us. We had many a feast of fish and oysters from the river." Subject The topic of the resource Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0008 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/93d556997552bd9e21b3d01116574686.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=mPO0IV4Y6-TIoITtONAThEWcL4pTgetjrzQMOd9ohvspLCZgPnBCnrtQP2XQjXu5brs3Vl6Z5MrNE-vzX7TU1PU2Ip9XGhzGVmKfsu5i7eBYr%7ET4DY28n76wnhQcWbUOr3hN54%7EzxG-68OqGlHK0KEWlaacwbS0nzDUMxtkheaVjokkEK0kZUyLRMmTV4gmTBM1%7ESJsXOql5diHeS2nQp6yvGpCelruAcah0hC0D9ViWH5DkcbGnA6g%7EfNwiXnGEXLT4m%7EdUaFg6KGmQiGNOjg69YamiFRFuQrYHgY6uY-pI8VPx1dtcMZcLIf3I4ckMOtelHoyq7lz1tSTTHoqzyw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 30472ca667067a56bc53c4b2f5f31a0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Seven, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page seven, photos of cabin at Camp Peary where Dr. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher resided. Subject The topic of the resource Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, james Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0009 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/4261b9153393a053f63a23d6bd4112b4.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=rI6xJ25Nkivah6RCY4tqlz2EsF4ONPoU%7EILb1QF11YREaRFtV0mrHIiBMpS9FzNssmhYkMJJ9aSRvOT26zmXizYAfNBtmGZpjSTGflbKAxcBE5bgdn7KybGc3gAvm-0kls8qA00qvIpIHGPqIFImhzen62xKDIg%7ES4KunfRFjAN8t%7EYRV2ZVioLA6X5xex5rhzC1z%7EV451JI8yc6pZIwkOpFci7z66oOZVTs19H8QLTQk29VDEwe11B2ElAyz4XnJtz9wC6UNOkR87ByA9ooJtjPgjk48QOeQOs56RfW7P5Cdvzm4pjnVBquNhOwkQ%7EwtJHRFQc8TKCp0nxViDEZPg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6e5ea3e53b67f2fdef074d74f504644e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Eight, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page eight, view A, top photo, “Ethel worked in a Red Cross Unit under direction of the Captain’s wife, Mrs. Ware.” Ethel's inscription on verso reads: "Mrs. Edgar (woman on left) is our chaplain's wife. She is from 'deep in the heart of Texas' - has a delightfully thick, throaty drawl and is perfectly charming. Very vivacious! Mrs. Raeder (next) will leave here soon for Hueneme, Cal. The skinny one on the right is Grandma trying to roll bandages." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States Red Cross. United States. American National Red Cross. Nursing Service. World War, 1939-1945--Participation, American. World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0010 A Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D, Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages Camp Peary Health Care Personnel James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Virginia World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/badf0a8532a1f13e3760a03682917976.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=uOdWNf30RwW15jdb0u5i4ddzGtXmKYPtgaPQP2VN3ljAX3oLAyLnBE4PDzoyYMrTZiLILxsnsOfXmHRg-EJfHHQLy5Yp0E1G0GH40momRyit7ZypbcJ8X63%7EpGvQFV5M7%7EUkpxce4cCu7SRih3L4vKvC-pd-5mItkvfSEqiRK2tErr-gRXi8W-9zrCXHcpVogQFpbAuErCopZW9AlEdmXb12vxTiqdjetkowsilREINAjOlWEfYuq6PfKU-e7JYTDA-A4ajOQVJliK21Fa7C1zFdQD438EWtFIT%7ENOft4e3WrtUOnTKW9tIOIHNkWyLOMEABchZGxhkCTB4W147wuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM cd5763abfc49f0d3b6afe6db895a10eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 2 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Eight, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page eight, view B, second photo, "Our Red Cross group at Camp Peary, March 1943," and verso of first photo with Ethel's inscription: "The woman in the rear is Mrs. Ware. Directly in front - center- is Mrs. Archambeault, now gone from here to Newport, R.I. (War College), Her husband was Senior Medical Officer at Camp Peary Base. Capt. Jenkins from Boston Navy Yard has replaced him. The first four women on Mrs. Archambeault's left are my 'pals'. All other women excepting myself live on the Base. My 4 friends from front to rear are - Mrs. Long, Mrs. Hoover (Findlay, O), Mrs. Walker, and Mrs. Magee (Nathez, Miss.)" Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg Red Cross. United States. American National Red Cross. Nursing Service. World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0010 B Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Camp Peary Ethel Fisher Health Care Personnel James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Virginia World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/87e445b97a045f0942589435059e3070.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=t7lVtIqZbEMBUnS87AzhAwKsFcUqYdzYgFHbt70CoP8g1lY6ibunltSJgXXJoZiMwZuX03E5nos47HC4ROV4AhMxEkM1bYuvyJ4EwjsZQYM-tkqyxW%7ESgKZqN1TaP3htkPSf2vNfMUQW9ST6Xd-MBowEGSf-Vdzr2pU2Cd5j4dyoKRSQddIpCR3yJ0sm7XHTPktBi9SIbr4Pf24UB3QHdZCkI8g9LiOFAzCHxtgvBFzjjLpLXVh8B-SM7EFpd5hwI-qeuxjH9l4XIN5E7-8szZfPU2S%7EM%7ECn3HAAJ6VaTwtyJYlDkfaXtLJXwgoBba1jkB4oWlQTZ-2EJ3vKr3-lAA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM a821575566108cffcd8d5b3cfc3df28e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page eight, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page eight, view C, third photo, “Ethel worked in a Red Cross Unit under direction of the Captain’s wife, Mrs. Ware. For names see other side of the picture." Ethel's inscription on verso reads: " L to R, Our Chaplain's wife, Mrs. Edgar, then Mrs. Raeder, then myself." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg Red Cross. United States. American National Red Cross. Nursing Service. World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0010 C Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages Camp Peary Health Care Personnel James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Virginia World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/71a845c47cde63714b21e092bdb14c13.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=L1HeyeW8e7Rhv3lzYD0NpgPsGocBqTXdlMDcp4kvNlNc-RXLS61x0-jlVIfYOro0PYPHqWF5mXDB3Mw4UrDo7sOQghgNEJZ6di4sjI7Aq%7EOfrZvyUCDe4yusjeCBKCachhZCyDYaAM9YDh6F1ZKNFZ93zC413AyXnq-KFmGehErifZyZAHxxKInhavLUludD5%7E%7Eafpvzn8l1z0-ySrbVg2SNSN7cWXXfwlj0lOwjs02pAcOBZs74oMbzprztXchf3LT-m29YXHXLAlxwKnMAgpXEqTGvkrKOqxHIfeO0cuMLm2ibaFJE9a7J0rvad9XwKe1oaI1jRDRm7HFqN0-YCw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 33ba2d9a9e9479594f0c96f49d01038b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Nine, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page nine, view A, photo one, group photo of Red Cross Unit at Camp Peary, 1943. Mrs. Ware, wife the the commanding officer, Captain James Ware, is at center. Ethel's inscription on rear of photo reads: "Front row: Mrs. Magee - Mrs. Ware - Archambeault - Fisher Back Row L to R: Long - Walker (friends of mine at Inn) - Edgar - Mattingly - Fox - Morrison - Sargeant - Mendenhall - Horrer - and Raeder. Mrs. Raeder drives every body 'crazy'! She gushes!" Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg Red Cross. United States. American National Red Cross. Nursing Service. World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 srcapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0011 A Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Nurses Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/8f21d340f9e72e5ef858100989252ffc.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=Rw5VpzZCLRKDumKvIsJBaPsxv81HNgOsOudBI3WDj845mnXrQsSPUoPRh04E7A7lAS8O1cZNIb8yXNYKFbM96MkX5Sho7fVCRObFjKRXlQmi-vnzkb1jjnziRowiOF-Y-670SYoOvDuEmS2qd3rsTeqLfLc9VSJwW1FmBSYPzPqH8-XY1KEyOPjVt3gg6dSDm2MBEpwdsBLYMs9FmcRM-ZrQsclrL9Rcuwcy%7EOemxN2ouqCUbLsvLGcBCuTlvHbdSHxtx8ORzoV1WHNP0Lhc5VS6ZqkvHQ-UvjzSSQyRshN1f3F5oUAISjGR5FUgM%7EDh7%7ELDhSgMCE6XxlLeilpGBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 822f61df9fd7954cd6374564eefe2307 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Nine, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page nine, view B, photo two and verso of photo one with inscription, group photo of members of the Red Cross Unit at Camp Peary seated on a log, 1943. "Mrs. Archambault in front was the wife of the Senior Medical Officer. " Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg Red Cross. United States. American National Red Cross. Nursing Service. World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0011 B Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Nurses Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/edfd8fccd47e808cbfa89fc93af4cb13.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=Ze9T7U6CQ-Z-w2rYNLIbo9pUCZrCeArTd%7Ehj7frjUqOIhIr7YFuBDyrjo0lLB7wbw74MsthYcWuElQPzkysUuN3c9OQDVn5h3MMzzArq8Q7bURd-qN4ENKe%7EZTHI7AkcIfUGkFZ581BtIGDWAMhsogsmtsL0WLTSia%7EyERFVoOPsvAUcP1P1Hmrxg-Iiqa7oioToA61RWIHFJ755Wa4y-AnrRpK2mlSGmIjzJ1uhfxzxMQAWIpYwDt4PcAScqY3Qv9A4Os3dkn-72yiPj3e-iBdo-ylmMY6ljWZWzoNBfd7s2J-WK49mV-5xmn9iij-M7Uq2gtYALFAYmFwUQbTlNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 2ad105187b6141a3ac76bebcbe4b4cb2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Nine, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page nine, view C, verso of group photo two of Red Cross Unit at Camp Peary seated on log, 1943. Note on back of photo reads: "Ethel looks very pained in the sun. Ethel M. Fisher is fourth from left, wife of Dr. James Lee Fisher, Lt Commander." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg Red Cross. United States. American National Red Cross. Nursing Service. World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0011 C Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages Camp Peary Health Care Personnel James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks Virginia World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/922ec24980d0eede8532bdd629eecc35.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=NhDEFoLrxb3Jj0gZw5oW7fO4uo46xe69Wk7bDA4xyq7gziC84qZgIzxp0ksWsKkYk6uq4Vkmtm3QyRSj406eZEKL1jxr6euNGij%7EXmI0doImdYhSc%7E4Hmbecg7i2N%7E4uWlsYsKU5ikZHY%7EcyPl9ibpPexczAxZu%7ERI5LzmwMKQaD6%7EbIrb%7EqioMjVXbtFE7vzuRYEegTrZDeymJoETwaZBWD-VDonZswog2UPig75faaqWJp0qIvbzNlRbDyga1Ia4h074gCBRjL2bTUqCk2o5WgpaF1ZlZ9k9HUVsMrHj-3%7EV1a7LH4gB6-eRgRHFqulBfaoATQxU9Vqwkywiy4sw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0135796333ab2236779f58d95a264056 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Ten, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page ten, group of photos captioned, “Social life on the base consisted of picnics, ball games, parties in the homes, and dances at the Officer’s Club." Subject The topic of the resource Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States Military personnel - American Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0012 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/f0a2213a6388ba58631167604b6ee35c.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=AwpaYBd45KiaY-T48O1NlUbDghxVTNJ5rKpXsV-iu1oUvc1xByH3ett-Pt4aa%7ER1sda0rdgsbBTjnRgx-Lg57P2ynO%7EQHHz1-tC1eCqqp7O3bh1b5nFejSYZjijfWnyb1nGr4p52mp-4a6JgbE2P3QTwikxPtRM-RdghjEGaKM2PyfxJtqZIjVZvwGLFK8HTXRvrUhiJoYbBarwLhL-6w1PtTnEmclgPd9v7j-%7EzgRmwsZmOIrubUHtLBRVJYcBnnirNEbcUwxPFJiJs-k8SEp7gcwG4JpnyhSEh5FSLCT7V9CL3q7b6DEctpwOrIpLfiCbpCT8GuXjOASz-S4nvEg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 621fdfc74e6b301d27d1aed66f570a72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Eleven, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page eleven, photo captioned, "Captain Ware telling his officers about Drew Pearson." Newspaper clipping with the header 'Headache Boy is Sued Again' Photo of military personnel helping themselves to barbecue with narrative, “We often had some of Capt. Wares 'hog meat' barbecued at our picnics. The pigs were paid for by the Welfare Officer out of profits from the Ship Service Store. When I was Welfare Officer on my ship all the profit from Ship's Services was turned over to me to spend for welfare and recreation of the crew." Subject The topic of the resource Military facilities - American - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States Military personnel - American Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. 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Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/b599da4947b9c604f3281fcd0d132dfc.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=p6chI-XLDONkT4OyERB83iqcbuUImM5Mb2unMtFjGW2M%7EN9fSjSlWSedhKJxtxjdT0gUW3uU7wWs654u09U4Ow1-OmntWzP5hugfzdbfW9BqazDxIelz5Ny8rZBiq4CU05TU%7EhhntrfHirF%7EU-LYW0Kuu81v8e1LxDdbTfSDgCP29tLbfvBuJMFWrJobMAm0RqusCivQkGV%7ECo6IhHprJ2Loopgt5d1T0SgkzoUuLYPa0kJF0z7oR9YIUSHdPv-cmOioxIG-uIAkslwaLFqlNSdGDASGuY-O90%7EBUSSZKk8Yr3-iNaTsCqF-mYnF62F%7ENMPaz-cPaFGSVtAy7%7EUzhw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 98f86f1e2d96c27a6a246aac7e22f1c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Twelve, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page twelve, group of photos captioned, “From Williamsburg we took many interesting side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Old Point Comfort, Yorktown, and Richmond." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Photography Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 Military personnel - American Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0014 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/0fe8f430f1cf5741b459264f25d9266d.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=ZyEqhN%7EPEX4ZIlbJL-99%7EckH6bAxCnjcIYgDstZjBPuVHMgmOY2RdPtw8kw3j8Z%7EP4F0VBarGukzVSgTyVtE8OmbCC3m2CHugJ%7E-0heuKvpRGwtgOM-RpJXFhSbLykafSr-fvYqghbCowdoDSXAXDEkgkxVuq04yD5REE%7EGbVgqeNMuPDTaSlN4I3t94GsMRwKBh9qZrVvZTNwH4OO2Kt5nfpJDFchqEQsGDE3P9ikk0dttnoAkO8e9AqfhHbHLb9ZwQtW6ig8Xxs691LTAZ1XVaW-FK%7E-350fX%7E3YbLWu20Cu1UiaM0sJxTJ4tQzKCALEzqm0SrTzFCPw7ScreJ9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 5e7d7c5416ff7bd8f4c60beab8060dca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Page thirteen, group of photos captioned, “Ethel and Mrs. Siemer by the serpentine wall, at U. of Virginia, Charlottesville", "Ethel at Old Church in Jamestown", "The Stonewall Jackson Statue in Richmond", and "Ethel at the Marine Museum in Newport News". Title A name given to the resource Page Thirteen, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Photography Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0015 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/266e85d563a8a6234521226851de5b20.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=pzh6gCYvVMHrnG2XbrgaOirr2YrMTjbom280cJ52doHyPkRyQ4NBDTDX406ca81rFiR6UR0jrI1wYbbh%7E%7EfQRvjNfhjPSVPeBt6R9UHJDpm0t6ZbzLV1ENg1-CT86mO%7EdUcaFoS-TbEnCV4biwyamkFpxT%7Euk67x9xPkZFlpt0yzMFHBa2Hh2aky8ziEh0uO94us2MPTz%7E5ctdc9K2XFcHuS1O38XuzGi6Xao9QNGG0YAAuVQfr6rdpJQvH7uu-841k44WpKUaeVf0Jk89Wn2Ym%7Ed9Zy7nkAaxu2bNIOPr8STfIjEOeOQLSPA1hdZOaoOkoWeA6SgT4gVvkdbvyOcg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 05baad335867bc88ee9b426f1a9b98be Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Fourteen, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page fourteen, narrative, “In April 1944, I was transferred with the Officer’s Training School to the U.S. Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Endicott in Rhode Island. There are no pictures here of Camp Endicott. Ethel had come home to stay. I was living in the Bachelor Officers Quarters. No one was permitted to take photographs in the camp during wartime so I sent my camera home. From here on all pictures were taken by official Navy photographers. On the ship, that was Dr. White our Dental Officer. I was instrumental in having him appointed and he gave me copies of all his films except those of the initiation ceremony when we crossed the Equator. I must try to get them." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American World War, 1939-1945 - Photography Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0016 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/4e08174c3447ed4ea158135c7395dc31.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=mrAD-QzNI3deVpm3LG-NkS7XEfz6%7Eu8roQgNKPDNI43IYjdTL5KIFM3PwOWiSb2qlchtKIWDgStypZXfowCW4kETBhRtipfMoRKAtnNY0eWY7ud8QXQPRMNLsCy2gp6BM0zjnZOxkhq93R0BtIi7DiOJn8PZ10z8Cq3hhJ-uiYhw2vaBkcd1uAu8%7EKNLw0Jr2Re2KFNLDY5vIR1ulC98hDrRhCL4TbnwtgoEMNlhM4pftoMdyXzVM3vl%7EHNeECx20jJ1IY%7EqWwSWZqh8k6i80FBenzFYRQgBi1wc1g174OqhMtBcWoqdvO2EpcLftHiE%7Ej9PQ9kSLwZqolBoS8VkBw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM c2cf2240a7c4943aa76e3b2bd7ab5789 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives Subject The topic of the resource Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg, Va.) World War, 1939-1945 - War work - Virginia - Williamsburg World War, 1939-1945 - Social aspects - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Williamsburg (Va.) - History - 20th century World War 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Atrocities - Philippines Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Margaret Ethel, 1897-1981 World War, 1939-1945--Photography. Description An account of the resource Consisting of a scrapbook and fifty-one associated black and white photographs, the archives document the wartime experiences of Dr. James Lee Fisher, who served as a Navy medical doctor during World War II, and his wife, Ethel, who accompanied him to his first post at Camp Peary, where she served in the Red Cross Unit. A copy of the section of Dr. Fisher’s reminiscences which pertains to his wartime service helps bring the events pictured in the scrapbook and associated photos to life and also illuminates the character and personality of Dr. Fisher. Dr. Fisher departed for active duty as Lt Commander in the Medical Division of the United States Navy on December 18, 1942. His first assignment brought him to the United States Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, home of the “Seabees,” and located near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fisher’s wife, Ethel, joined him in Williamsburg in 1943 and they lived for nine months in officer’s quarters at the Williamsburg Inn. Photos within the scrapbook of the Fishers interacting with other couples billeted at the Inn illustrate the Inn’s important role in bolstering morale by providing a place for a peaceful interlude of rest and relaxation on weekends where the military could gather for refreshments, swimming, and entertainment. In September 1943, the Fishers moved to a cabin on the banks of the York River on the Camp Peary base. Ethel Fisher took part in the Red Cross Unit overseen by Mrs. Ware, wife of Captain James G. Ware, the Commanding Officer at Camp Peary. A series of group portraits, along with informal scenes of the Red Cross Unit members cutting and rolling bandages, highlight women’s contributions to wartime work in the Williamsburg area. Social life on base at Camp Peary, ranging from picnics, baseball games, parties, and dances, is captured in a series of photos of the officers, soldiers, and families. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s side trips to Norfolk, Newport News, Yorktown, and Richmond are also represented in the album. In April 1944, Dr. Fisher left Camp Peary for a new assignment at the United States Naval Construction Center at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. From there he received orders to transfer to Seattle for training to take on the role of Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, a ship that formed part of the Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps, 5th Fleet. By January 1945, the U.S.S. Gage set sail for the South Pacific, where Dr. Fisher and the crew witnessed the devastation in the Philippines, participated in such maneuvers as the Okinawa landing invasion, and assisted with various efforts in Occupied Japan, whether transporting troops, medical supplies, or medical staff to different Japanese cities to lend aid. Through photographs and commentary, the second half of Dr. Fisher’s scrapbook covers all of the difficult and distressing events he encountered during his tour in the South Pacific at the end of World War II. The album thus offers a complete picture of what many military officials who spent time at training bases near Williamsburg eventually faced as the war progressed and finally came to a close. Dr. Fisher returned home in late 1945 to his medical practice in Youngstown, Ohio, noting at the close of his album “I wouldn’t have missed it for anything, but I wouldn’t do it again.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021.4 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook; 51 photographs Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scrapbook Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 12 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page Fifteen, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page fifteen, photo of Dr. James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher, military patch, and narrative, “In August, 1944 orders were received to report to Pre-Commissioning School at Seattle, Washington preparatory to assuming duty as Senior Medical Officer of the U.S.S. Gage, A.P.A. 168, then under construction at Portland, Oregon. After a short visit home I proceeded to Seattle, where I went to school for six weeks. In October the ship was nearly completed and I rode her down the Columbia River to Astoria where she was outfitted. On November 12, the ship was commissioned an Attack Transport of the Amphibious Corps attached to the Fifth Fleet. On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25th, 1944 we upped anchor and sailed out of the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Warships - American Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Fisher, Ethel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, James Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1945 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The James Lee and Ethel M. Fisher Family Archives, AV2021-4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 scrapbook page Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0017 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, The Colonia Williamsburg Foundatioin Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II