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E Company Class of 1967 50th Reunion, October 2018

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Bob talks about enjoying his day off taking a drive along the ocean and visiting Sacred Falls.
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Tailgating at Lane Stadium VPI vs Richmond, 22 October 1983

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Tuba section doing the Hokie Pokey at Lane Stadium VPI vs Richmond, 22 October 1983

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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 talks about how he's been busy shipping men. He says that a soldier, Private Virgil Clark might call his mother and Nancy trying to get a date…
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Letter, Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones, October 3 [1918]
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A letter from the American Red Cross expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
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Informs Jimmie Monteith that he has been accepted for military service.
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Ed Weihs, Ken Vandal, Leigh Vaughan at Tech vs. UVA Harvest Bowl, Roanoke, VA, October 5, 1963

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Jimmie says the men are about to change into winter uniforms. The men are throwing a going away party for the regimental commander, Col. Lumnis, who…
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Bob talks about his brother, Jimmie, getting a promotion and his own assignment. He talks about his plans to bring his wife to stay for a couple…
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Library Document Station_14 Victory Stadium, Roanoke, Virginia, Thanksgiving 1963

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Company E in Roanoke, Virginia, Thanksgiving Day 1964

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Ed Weihs outside Rasche Hall in Lacrosse uniform, November 1964

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2AM Rat Meeting before Turkey Day, Rasche Hall Meeting Room, November 1964

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Our Cheerleaders (Toddy Buchanan in front), November 1965

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Officer of the Guard Rich Caprenter and UNK November 1966

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Company E in Roanoke, Virginia, Thanksgiving Day 1964

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E Company Class of 1967 40th Reunion, November 2007

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John Haile, Rich Carpenter, Roger Anderson, Ed Weihs, David Bailey, Leigh Vaughan,Tony Kulis (H67)

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Jimmie tells his mother that he went out and bought some winter clothing. He says he will likely get Christmas leave. Jimmie says that he is in charge…
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Jimmie reassures his mother that he's well and happy. He says that censorship of letters has gotten stricter, but he has received a lot of mail…
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The letters are between Henry Straker and his mother Clara. Henry talks about his service in the war. His mother talks about the issues on the…
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Laverne, Archie's wife, notifies Mrs. Monteith of his passing
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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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Newspaper clipping of the death of Lieut. John W. Acree, presumably the Cabell's son-in-law.
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Jimmie says that Uncle Archie is getting married on the upcoming weekend. Jimmie talks about the weather. He tells his mother that he has gained…
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Jack talks about wanting to go see Mrs. Festy in Dorset soon, but hasn't had the time yet. He updates her on what has been going on, without any war…
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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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Bob talks about his work setting up and learning to use the equipment. He talks about his C.O. and everyone's feelings towards him.
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Cadet Cabell Brand, the Cabell's grandson, returning to VMI after serving in the Army to finish his…
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Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He thinks that victory for the Allied powers is becoming a reality. Jimmie talks about censorship of mail.…
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Jimmie talks about being the mail censor and having to take time reading over the men's letters. Jimmie says that he heard that coal was hard to get…
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Bob talks about trying to find Christmas presents for his mother and Nancy. He talks about being offered another job, but turning it down, because he…
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Jimmie talks about his work everyday at the rifle range. He says that he served as Best Man in Uncle Archie's wedding. He talks about his friend Jack…
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Bob talks about the places he's going to be training next, San Clemente Island, the Mohave Desert, and Pearl Harbor. He talks about the recreational…
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping entitled "Thanksgiving" by George C. McIntosh with a note at the bottom from Bessie.
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Written insert say that Jimmie received a box of delicious candy.
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Bob talks about trying to find Christmas presents for his mother and Nancy. Bob talks about how work has not been very busy for 10 days.
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Jimmie talks about the history of the 16th infantry. Jimmie thinks that this is the last Christmas he won't be home for. He talks about the reasoning…
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Jimmie talks about the Thanksgiving meal he had. He talks about the kitten that he has been living with which he has named Jimmie.
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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia; Thursday, November 28, 1963, page 1

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