Louis Poisson Davis, Jr., oral history interview,
| Author/creator | Davis, Louis Poisson creator, interviewee. |
| Other author | Lennon, Donald R., interviewer. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | sound recording 2 audiocassettes (2 hours) |
| Description | transcript 40 pages |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Louis Poisson Davis, a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1941, discusses his early chaildhood as a Navy junior, his education, and his experiences at the U.S. Naval Academy. Emphasized in the interview is duty on the USS REID , attack on Pearl Harbor, training on submarines at New London, Conn., and assignment to the USS SALMON . The five war patrols of the SALMON are described in detail as is duty as commanding officer of the S-18. Also discussed is the background of Davis' resignation of his Navy commission in 1946 and his civilian career subsequent to his resignation. |
| General note | Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon. Interview date: February 7, 1988. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Louis Poisson Davis, Jr., Oral History Interview (#OH0098), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Louis Poisson Davis, Jr. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #OH0098 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |