Brief Description: Correspondence, stock certificates, and photographs from the King family of Roanoke, Virginia. Most of the materials relate to Archer E. King, Jr., his father, and his son.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-553

Created by: King, Archer E., Jr.

Volume: 6.0 Folders

Acquired: 09/29/2010.

Arrangement: Arranged by record type in chronological order.

Biographical Note for King, Archer E., Jr. : Archer Emmet King, Jr. was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 14, 1893. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1915. King served in the United States Navy as an officer during both World War I and World War II; he attained the rank of Commander and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. King married Isabel Marvin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 12, 1925. He died on January 7, 1944 when his ship was sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of New Jersey. King was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Notes: Warren Hooper by donation

PreferredCitation: King Family Papers, MSS 0000-553, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.