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  • Collection: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)
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Photographs Some are of Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., J. W. Monteith, Sr. and Nancy Monteith. taken at an unknown location. Other photos include D-Day…
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A get well card from some friends who missed Mr. Monteith at a convention they all went to.
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This postcard tells Mrs. Monteith of how to address letters to him. It says that he is in an unassigned company.
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Lossie tells Mrs. Monteith how she has been busy getting rid of things in the house. She tells her that she dropped off piano music for her at…
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Jimmie talks about the dance being a success. He talks about Col. Francis Lumnis who he has gotten close to. Jimmie says some of the men he works with…
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Jimmie talks about receiving a booklet from the churches of Ginter Park. He says that they landed at Geala and have reached Enna and Tronina since.
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Bob talks about how relaxed this month's work is supposed to be compared to the others. He talks about the weather in Massachusetts.
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This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through September 30, 1961.
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Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He asks his mother to have Nancy try to find a shirt for him downtown. Bob has applied for a comission in the…
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. Woodrow Wilson visiting Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Cabell.
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Jimmie talks about the older ages (thirties and fourties) of the men in the camps, especially the ones with college degrees. He says that his Uncle…
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A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of her husband and two sons.
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Bob talks about reading a letter from Mrs. Vesty [who lived across the street from his parents.] He talks about the night operations that are…
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Jimmie talks about being promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He is sending a shawl home to his mother.
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Jimmie talks about how being single ensures that someone is always trying to set you up on a date. Jimmie says that this time he is going to have some…
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A membership card from the alumni association at Virginia Polytechnic Institute acknowledging Mrs. Monteith's donation to the Alumni Fund in memory of…
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Carrie talks about the letters that Jimmie sent that she is forwarding to Bob. She also talks about what she has been doing, including canning.
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Jimmie talks about sending silver from Algiers back home. He is trying to find a present in Sicily to send home.
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Jimmie says they had a busy week shipping troops all over America. He and his assistant, Sergeant Parker, helped to ship men to their destinations.…
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Bob talks about Frances, his wife, getting the bracelet he sent from New Caledonia.
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Bob talks about finishing building a communications hut to put the radar gear in. He talks about coping with Jimmie's loss.
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Bob talks about getting permanent equipment in. He talks about receiving and reading copies of Jimmies letters.
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Jimmie talks about the 1st Division losing 25 bags of mail. Jimmie talks about how the people are picking almonds and it reminds him of home.
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Bob talks about the atomic bombs dropping in Japan. He talks about having a nice dinner with his replacement's family.
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Bob talks about Jimmie and how he would like to read copies of some letters, including Jimmie's last letters.
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A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.
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Bob talks about news of his friend Dale Haverstock who he received a letter from. He also talks about the friends from school he has been running into…
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Bob talks about the war news and believes the Allies are winning. He talks about having dinner and going swimming with two French soldiers.
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Jimmie talks about a mix up in insurance. He also believes that he will be staying at the camp for a while.
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Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm. He talks about finding where his friend is stationed and getting to talk with him.
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Bob talks about getting up early to study for exams, because paperwork was confidential and couldn't leave the building. He says that someone is…
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Jimmie talks about the new ampetheatre built at Fort McClellan.
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Jack Rich tells Mrs. Monteith that her friends have been very supportive recently. He also tells her that he will not be able to secure any more…
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Bob talks about wanting to look up where a friend is stationed when he goes into Honolulu. He talks about having a cat and washing the dishes after…
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A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He talks about what he is doing in New Guinea.
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Jimmie tells his family about the animals that he is seeing. He also tells his mother that he got a surplus of money that was sent to her.
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A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
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Death recognition of Jimmie W. Monteith, Sr. from the Cabell Coal Company
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Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm.
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Jimmie talks about the rifle range training during the week. Jimmie has to arrange a dance to boost morale. He's trying to get enough girls to attend…
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