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  • Collection: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)
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A letter giving Nancy a handkerchief that her mother has always told her has "started her on a journey".
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Glenn tells Mrs. Monteith that he knew her son and his Uncle Archie. He was with Jimmie in North Africa, during the landing of Sicily, and during the…
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Helen thanks Nancy for sending a "foreign" letter to her from a Reynold's brother in Rome. She also says that Bob has been in the hospital with sever…
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Helen sends Mrs. Monteith an Easter greeting card with a letter written on the back regarding the ceremony and honor of the Congressional Medal of…
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A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.
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A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
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A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of Robert P. Monteith. Also, he…
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A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. Henry recalls a time when he and Jimmie were sitting in the train station in Charlottesville when…
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A letter from the Headquarters United States Army Infantry Center in Fort Benning, GA informing Mrs. Monteith that a court on the Reservation was…
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A letter from the Infantry Replacement Training Center notifying Mrs. Monteith that they will be renaming the Ampitheater after Jimmie.
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A letter concerning the death of Robert Monteith's sudden passing.
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Isabel thanks Mrs. Monteith for sending a package to her mother. She updates her on her family.
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A letter from the War Department confirming the telegram that notified Mrs. Monteith of Jimmie's death.
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Jack tells Mrs. Monteith that he's sorry for her loss. He talks about getting ready to move to an Island for training soon. There is also a newspaper…
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A note telling Mrs. Monteith how glad he was to speak at the beginning of the Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament.
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A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie and how important he was to the whole community.
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Jack thanks Mrs. Monteith for sitting and talking to him the other night at dinner. He updates her on life at Camp Peary.
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James writes a letter commemorating a year since Jimmie died.
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Jimmie gives fatherly advice to his brother whose daughter was just born. He gives his brother advice about going into the navy.
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Jimmie tells his father that he went to the rifle range and fired a 1903 Springfield. He has applied to Officers Training school.
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Jimmie tells his father that he hopes he is getting better and to not let the doctors worry him. Jimmie gives his opinion about doctors and their…
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Jimmie tells his father about what the anti-tank gun crew have to do. He says that if the soldier has fait in himself and his weapon, then he will…
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Jimmie tells his father about racial integration in the camps and about public speaking about his profession before the army. He tells his father that…
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Jimmie tells his parents that Col. Luminus is his regimental commander. He believes he's going to like it at Fort McClellan.
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Jimmie tells his mother that he is enjoying Fort McClellan. He reflects on his visit home. He says that the food is wonderful and he enjoys the other…
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Jimmie tells his sister about going to Greenville on the weekends and visiting with a family friend who took him to dinner and a movie. The work at…
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Jimmie writes to his sister about how hot the camp is. He tells her about the serviceman's insurance policy.
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Jimmie tells his father he might get a Christmas furlough. He says he received the peanuts that his parents sent.
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Jimmie talks about the possibility of a furlough. He talks about how his Christmas was and the presents and cards that he received. He says that his…
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Jimmie says that he will be in charge of the heaters and that there are some men being sent to Alabama, but thankfully he is not one of them. He…
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Jimmie tells his father that a new group of men are coming in the next day which he is happy about, because he has been keeping busy doing odd jobs…
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Tells his father about issues in camp with the hot temperatures, red clay soil, and hot water heater. He says that they received more clothing and…
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Jimmie tells his father about the Officer's Training Program including classes. He lists his new address at Fort Benning. Jimmie says that he does not…
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Jimmie talks about the weather and his dailly activities including working with anti-tank guns and mortars. He talks about the price of his uniform…
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Jimmie talks about war news in Russia where the Germans are fighting. He believes that if there is a new front to fight the Germans, then they will…
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Jimmie says the mail service is better than at Ft. Benning. Jimmie expects to see his Uncle Archie soon. Jimmie is advising his father on his health…
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Jimmie tells his father that none of the men know their standings which he thinks is to keep them on their toes. He talks about his tactics course and…
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Jimmie tells his mother that he will remain at the camp permanently to be an instructor.
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Jimmie says that work has been busy with a 10 mile hike and rifle training. He says he can't come home for Thanksgiving, but he might be able to get a…
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Jimmie tells his mother about a trip to Greenville with a friend and he finds out there are a few girls colleges that he wanted to visit a friend at…
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Jimmie talks about the trainees and their physical and mental struggles since they are much older than him. Jimmie got to spend time with his Uncle…
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Jimmie says there is little he can tell her except that he is at sea and is doing well.
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Jimmie tells his mother that he is waiting for further orders on his transfer. Jimmie went to the dog races in Jacksonville. He says that wild hogs…
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Jimmie talks about how hard working the men are. He talks about the hours that he works. Jimmie talks about the move to Camp Blanding.
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Jimmie talks about the men in the bivouac and that it has been cold. He tells his mother that he enjoyed his visit home with her. Jimmie talks about…
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