1 20 60 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/7e72c512571a87a4935c7e5ee8ef5cf0.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=GwqcHntbhp%7EHRiGnURyci7NX-R%7Ed8lGTLoSptF1V67yBB2fTxbGnbeMry047HCXWrjRfknzI3sikRjmpQvexFBpUD2daSmWgPH0J839H6GIrsdPqiTdQF7JEf6453i9F2siV6WDrHwEKWlfqpvCOxJOIbJ-y7YKF3on8UxVLKQPsKJdyNfBm%7Ere5K4972VQ8cv8vd98FI-QTgXBNTcIHGB7jdnL3fGlMsOD2LKa6dDK6Xd4LfagdtQiDJ-5ldoKLDwhEkBhnA8LiO%7ExpJV1rjwNPLeIzLZYIzF6DwgcklhFCbS34wKXK49etXs%7EF7wEdCqbl5Q-Vds5MZbLrxDKKsA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 3192c03099b18f2f892ec64469fa5834 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. 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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. 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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. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation James Lee Fisher Virginia Williamsburg Williamsburg Inn World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/580e77107982da8d34f5fe7b6b575ffb.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=W29koYs0QMexD1yRQ2LLYv9dlSqaYM461gvcbAFpp6DdwcrV%7Eu4ODHHhB0EtGXawOy3XxoteyhVkUHrqEzxAY%7ExrTmFzIUdyktfzjJd%7EwcdelyOb7tWYNxGJ9hSYuTFjjkvO1SjYs5c7EJC6ZOARPCKbTRyxzMnQY2VJ-IhU-uhVHmaN8dN2vM%7EWmrGApp-LBCHVbkH0Elos-2xmhL%7ELCsPrgcApKKUWy9cVKHi1acxGmc%7EEnfhLUKJQ1j3kqJbnbfzNtJCnEXLm2tEHTGdUN25H1zo7WCDXtrDAQfAoF4c%7EJvEDSwHQuglnI%7EDgBYngsLXJ2-LFSHe5qCmjj69pzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 8b31096d04dafe1b0cc656926110a4f2 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. 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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. 2.5 x 4 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 Verso, slip of paper found between pages fifty-one and fifty-two of scrapbook. Title A name given to the resource Note from Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Subject The topic of the resource Ephemera Scrapbooks Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 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 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0053B Ephemera James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/4261b9153393a053f63a23d6bd4112b4.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=kJEEUcwdtI44ofB3L37yf8tSwZLutq7Cj7t5sqgu8y88n8bX8gUk2tU4dX0qR13kKykVYrGJ6uBJaVo9zjmc4skCs%7E6pTBanXTPS86Wt2AcwmfYRr9k27Q8OALNa5lKGxN5OwXuBlc--WWgKE4DVJq00O4JSwwFQjhizvRImkFITZlcsFJ-1ek8RKXu%7Ex1qq-0piST6gBhBAmeZxUUKfxBRAfq-iv5aF5tHQUcRm8t90DHlCHyyuVGJeJOa8m9QA46UwO5hFubuAJHMQT0kZMCwxzTQrprf4vwR83i6mSc4Bk0rDEY32L0m%7Eb1Y6Ol2sC6jqCVX69EpCdFFbNq1X1Q__&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=1782345600&Signature=eMNTJlCsgpCxW%7E9TmiSRb1OqtWTs-LUtDF0vFcf3MNLRlGRs1OSAok7H9i-7M5r%7E3NWcqxGG8TkmqXrpUCjhcS-0ORTxeBRg%7EiIVWNzZGsZY6AR-Py7jNvMJsctqYV2hw0Tn00Di7COhM07Y5B6m27UpyqnX7bzgvTxQz0O2JC9M3t1mAMJHBZrTm4rOA7Lz9LQTC2nQAmUxRcapxag%7EUKK1LZ1UEHc2FeBDU4ff1%7ErkEW4bUZkPwGF7krwBLkPOHolvS0EFvBBnvf%7ExwzjPKss6fR0r%7EvwR7da3vasu0JqlEMrW-UmhGEyZZdqZZdcS83K3PPHFSUk60LFYi-c5gQ__&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=1782345600&Signature=QT4LEhH2fnU-h9l6bry9MP3ioEQXoiOCjsz0qTTi5aI2I3kEGDYHArao3c1veCUw7vYFrRYwMT8HyjiW6nzEBiyFDLsKESmZUz7hEo2bVxZJ0Q7oxEgpT52mgMpALyIkgbM2ugCo9Aq1TF059tIF2VxkFS0RX8llE8LgvbFhonMJ4EDT80mP51yniB8N94rSpDUrGupzL6h0tDx-IAQkx%7EMwEz2FVWUO6k5oh5TX7gRplUYKPqZUffV0CY8ORiYjvRPcGPTyw2ymZ96VVVwmHFwUXW%7EhV-S-9sAo%7Eu8YhC6Nj3xKxuGvgw9Hnmxff6vYQxOMEJvN4ksd6-Kb9kpgkQ__&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/7b4c282aa94be3ec059487ce7b5fd296.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=Eh4zcojFKjwvp7oMhrs7UiGPdDXrNq-QYeL7AGfx95mm9C%7EqNDQrqSWGZ6hU-3hjbIsgI3yAD9gd009v5gJIvnM0v-z8HSas7JTOjLauVhDBq8cdknoJUVRDGBYTN715gnrj7HLPEvoB2meC15BSoiQ4%7EnnwDXg6%7EGEIDBwaAnJuBF5iHJx-nj0moyioE%7Eu7lMkWcBTR-LR1yOf84y3EXgQYb0vGXac0IrB2MnUuazkQ3dD21DOVcd6FzhxHdpKhJPb0OQWABrAoadAyxgPBASSc-PlbqIB1UFLpwetiRlvopyPkXAknuuxuEUbiRB%7EyTI3n261StAfZ6J9BkZIWUg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM e2f8b30facad567cb4e32ce8de7ccfcd 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 Eighteen, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page eighteen, photo captioned, “Assembly of the crew." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Military personnel - 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 Archived, 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-0805-0020 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Album Pages James Lee Fisher Scrapbooks World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/f0a2213a6388ba58631167604b6ee35c.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=OlEKxO-1JGqcJEnzflMGL2fszXZwAyKNg0BEiKIVlfqQf8lcEB6Cs0l1hCopj5jR92PajA317SfHpdZVHAFN6V36a4dLg%7EFh48jwtNW-HseLJg0ZYMTooOGmSjIYVkZ92jd-O4NgyBZxwlV1n6jAzj-oM3DL5ez2YlM2KSzMRXsp6uMefUb8bv2Ft9vKi6ZJ0lcwxHy6PRk11g-HlbVM1Dc7kfEfodmPcDgPPg2OlPu49AJ1uiVf-OREGtDUq6sJ5tct8EbvTjpqnlqCHI-8cSp0udEHWEjR3XJVGRFPLRY7mMMDoYMoFHTa4WXBLmjL03f9lAhUEY5r4NAzQ3o7WQ__&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. 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-0805-0013 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=1782345600&Signature=MdJfrrQeQTdq8vE%7E96yoIkhDJtkqCaNb%7Etq8-g4cgO7SnyjmnidzDue5CutsQ5WiMo3ZNp5H9KXYKBRCIvgJ9jGY4hsMOTo0ntfgeauOFSgRg8tLSgszu07yQrIwk3WyTs2-bJ%7EJgVBto49LKzyOx3bLXc6cMkDTatrQIiIYhm7g0%7E0H5ROssPYfYbblHPQlXIqDXh6-MHhdQur26GLIvp2FJASO33Wqh-JKiuD8A2pbzVjak6oqpP2gzwgv5DhfZcBUmYEtMJ5kneJzujfLlR6LpSyzp-XLmVkW%7EnzH4MOuzbncejnH9feRufjziAH75kO0B9pWVB5hfqoVKAghSg__&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 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/5fc73d390016230f544fec73ead85bfb.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=szbsvLqWJcKIqG4duMFsRAvqWxaWgsckPswMpCJ2yUa1wlAXVHlS07PcqzuyulUpipfUMrVo0eOtopXX4B%7EMMhY%7E4yuLZP1tg%7EbAESiBve2moTn1yKPNPGdEfvpCKCmWj5d0pni8VkqBNL8IrGp0ju31TFuaeGrfqh26WAFiF0ZtOOtZoSgcY4XkpdCCC%7Ed2kk4UJsAOakRSP39UIVzLVXMZIPbz8mB9fZ0WBzw48c4VlBf2br42949mIhnC2jbWaZAsOmYdxIiuyMgn5WpP6S2t7cLZz069T9XhCn3XI-poLJJC81DAOMobLjeJICgZgCFDnl1N8q%7EJ9%7ECC0ZRxlw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0adef1573ffafabf1ce22d900423b806 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 Fifty-One, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page fifty-one, photo of Dr. Fisher, left, and Dr. White, right, with the caption, “In a Japanese garden at Arita, Japan. Home of the Karansha Porcelain Company. This charming village was untouched by the war.” Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Americans--Japan. Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 Military personnel - American World War, 1939-1945--Photography. 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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 page 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 Fifty-Three, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page fifty-three, photos of Dr. James Lee Fisher and his home, along with the narrative, “We left Manila for home on November 30, 1945 loaded to the gunwales with Army men, their pets and souvenirs. Traveling the northern circle at top speed, it took us 16 days to reach Portland, Oregon: a trip which usually took 3 weeks. In Portland I said good-bye to the Gage and took the train for Great Lakes where the separation from active duty was accomplished in one busy day. I arrived home December 22nd in time for Christmas, three years to the day from the time I left and pretty much the worse for wear. I wouldn't have missed it for anything but I wouldn't do it again." An excerpt from newspaper article at the bottom of the page reads: "During World War II Dr. Fisher was commissioned a lieutenant commander in the Navy. After the war he resumed his practice in Youngstown as a prominent member of the medical society..." Subject The topic of the resource Scrapbooks Photograph albums Portraits Fisher, James Lee, 1895-1987 World War, 1939-1945 - War work - 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 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-0805-0055 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg James Lee Fisher Photograph Albums Portraits World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/7371d75f4a01a26548fe6cf86d5f8b61.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=hVSu25PoOwHNItZcTvJ3i0tBxVLqIm5QD7rprmEvZzwxkweIgkHvxH%7Eo7D5FI2Wq-K0CWR-U9hT6zKCzuVW-8iI4x66BpERGI0Hxtw8Uf%7EUuGZBIns4BssCOOu2yyOhwyz0wywMQ9VSCU4Ro-gcT00rdGGZ5jjk2ptNQp977u4sEkTOWJFF5omBfSeMYi8kc-ejpJmO9QUdl6OF6bgQTuS04Hq%7EDqhv23a7ZmcNR3zuhSzyoVsJKeRtWSNaAHfTLi41fv6se7ZQVtl3cqabDlyx-JtyjBF%7E%7E0XEUl76vg3JkrJfANZWhDzErUEdWJ7CQoHz358MTpwP1okeAX7t6Wg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 7dbda0454aa986dfb554dea2bb42efd7 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 Fifty-Two, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page fifty-two, non-resistance certificate with narrative, “Leaflets like the one above were scattered from planes behind the Japanese lines on Okinawa. Many of the natives come in waving them but not many Japanese did." The leaflet reads: "The Bearer has ceased resistance. Treat him in accordance with International Law. Take him to the nearest commanding officer. C-in-C American Forces." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - War work - United States Surrenders - Japanese - Okinawa World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Americans--Japan. 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 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D2021-COPY-0805-0054 Ephemera James Lee Fisher Photograph Albums World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/83f7374aed29360df71c76c1e71dde6f.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=i0NjPwPme%7ELp4SjB5ycr3ltpYpIZXQB%7EViibYwr5E6RQfSnB6QyLaxBW6x1Hp5ZVx-TKu8QuCrQlrhqYfLtGruIAq%7Eo3WGp2FhJ-4ZQr-u0MYjzNttgyuPJAgz%7EKXrGJmaUzuARzfEj0S7THC9bjhdNaceMLASMKfMiPJWJf6dg%7EkWakokmjoW%7EClj5vT9fR8ziZr81mTRx72eLjIV0X-n0l7fGWCo2lrSlcRZw9lLJLpobRw8XDm0x5BzcdDF%7EfHDmY0WAu9R0KTKK5CbMAKEwc93KQTplRDtygXlnKXUOhPncJy5TPnwS9C712fS7h8W7OlMicrTStG6X8vgfdSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM b6bff4ac799b1ead9dbe2fafd98c8b73 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 Fifty, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page fifty, blank scrapbook page Subject The topic of the resource Scrapbooks 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 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 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/44d94b941f2597795df3884f11aed395.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=LhjTXpO6IIampo9QAohISYgw4RU1ejfqGeBqwuMRiSaVRbCkzpnZ3VwrpJhXDOoHnbMvLlZOj-nHwn8DRG85Jsk1fQ%7EYgm%7E0t%7EcJBhvJOO%7EqHJsnm17I3Z3Cy73fgI8sTc2U3C8aqG3zwuDspg61JlJV7fOS775XcBGmeRhc9T3os5fEfgzwsGzoFV%7El35Upqe-TCT9fYHouQXBJtwBf-C7xpEt79tvIarvf5O8smzaJfsa1D0CbKP4tVvHzz8wHihNn%7ECu0pKXCezKoLcjTNlNhGUvSnqE4EzbrZRtsfSGDdl-1Zi2L52feJuFX5dlSB-mZBjfUPEHYc1hURRDrtw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0cbd42ca91860a4f8729f770974660c9 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 Forty-Eight, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page forty-eight, newspaper article: “U.S. Forces Sink Giant Plane-Carrying Jap Sub" accompanied by the following narrative; "After leaving Nagaski we went to Tinian and picked up two Army hospitals which we took to Kure, the great Japanese naval center in the Inland Sea where the Jap fleet hid. From Kure we went to Sasebo a great city of over a million inhabitants. Other Japanese cities visited were Hiro Wan and Nagoya. We were scheduled to bring Army men back to the States from Nagoya for demobilization but at the last minute our orders were changed and we were sent to Manila." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Americans--Japan. World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, American Japan - History - Allied occupation, 1945-1952 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-0805-0050 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 Japan Scrapbooks Submarines World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/497427691f350fb46ddb03142cf8d84b.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=b4cfQqIsDzTeDc5jy9SI0x86MK05XTXrBdC-j8vAkid5BfYYsM-%7EKJRJ7gJzt8wT9aUzTBYGjWbbG77axWWWWgzgBQiQzb-sdKYcFjVUDOyJgjyJnawcnFY63VlEWmS2ekC%7EQzysCVTp1qfaR4hAZVZ5VbmiG%7El--FjckDbuqKuBfW9zGQBXmKm9s%7EZS-IoByrYJnofMgRcU14ILIgvsgVQcHr5IneEA0d2QfKmBJ7hRoHWujJZ3oN%7EqxlbnHFlIou%7ELvq2hKbrwIGgQMXq4BreocVvwKLzwWMtR1YDMsxVpuMd-RbGSSpwgOfG0C%7EhJDxgv2Z8CJK06rYdg-Wl8UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 5006dd513af96d8cc4a669615b065a55 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 Forty-Five, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page forty-five, group of photos captioned “The Shattered Dream: Remains of the World’s Former Third Naval Power." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945--Aftermath--Japan World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Americans--Japan. World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, Japanese Warships - Japanese - Kure - Japan 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-0805-0047 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 Japan Scrapbooks Submarines Warships World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/f3c91200238d0e37fe96591043b9d305.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=q484D4NCf3nshEs0uEAqLqAymhetpRA%7EUQMFnjoK%7EKk4oqj5x1eB7YfCA%7ECkyLzknaxQwSh4A8VDQ4Ic04iCRPTLJ1c4mSQDAPPtLxnjwvUGOBEGOoVqzzo2CG0c1zdzQZL9e-KLaL%7Eq9aiRIioaMD1%7Ewfjj6USsQNbgfhqhWJS6byExSrAzBy5eIJ9mY3DVrqOyXNAsuX3ORPqrtAov7jQRiPXnlCNyt7NjSmYn%7E8oQHeKFbSnE3rtjRCxmwhO8V49vxdfgIw-tvYZs3mrx8gbmADdgpKxVHpe7GyNUcBcd7qYwp8jPuvp1oNApcPJ%7Eqtg6mt7ATzqkLbfROGcqKA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 81fb42fb33178b7b772426848131f67a 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 Forty-Four, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page forty-four, group of photos captioned “Japan: The Shattered Dream of Conquest. The Fleet Hid at Kure in the Inland Sea." Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945--Aftermath--Japan World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, Japanese Warships - Japanese - Kure - Japan World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Americans--Japan. 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-0804-0046 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 Japan Scrapbooks Warships World War II https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/3854/archive/files/4e7af1c39542e6255d96280b22a49d0d.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=fWkI2-O-WEcvICwamB30H0xWoMDRQPMH5qh0iRe9ZKUjm-A2rF2j3n9-S4vHFVDQK45uyEopxReCzUL%7Ey-vVvePEM1rcaz1sHxS4j9BD6fn3pzWwv4Vk6YrbboRSHEUWm7MFSIAhfZFtGD-2gLyo-dDySihmeBQFg56skLCO7eRN63WR1rPa0baQnZm29cbOX4olSAXV87YCZu9UbowTtr8cj6a7sYA3ImdoPmhRzWIFHx1U-9bvxXTHCV7pMlDtFXm49fxPShe7yICzIWraCmVOdAkI9n0ujIdoEA2v3EczlS1MZRT2BHNEz9AQhLlDO3NZxJGXxf0EPtpDpKTIkA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM a114bae36b6ea89c50b4f282a31ee6b5 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 Forty-Nine, Scrapbook, 1942-1945 Description An account of the resource Page forty-nine, photo of submarine with caption, “Japanese submarine coming in to surrender at Sasebo. This is the same one shown on page 48." 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-0805-0051 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations, Japanese Surrenders - Japanese - Okinawa World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Americans--Japan. Japan - History - Allied occupation, 1945-1952 James Lee Fisher Japan Scrapbooks Submarines World War II