1 50 34 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ea543b91244457b8c62b92e0eb9cbc68.jpg 0fd214cb9f3c8c09b9066869fb7a9422 PDF Text Text December 27, 1943 Dear Mother, I have at last gotten a letter from you letting me know that you know that I am in England - good news for me for I know you won’t worry about me now. By the way my mail has been very slow too. only one or two letters from you in the last month - then three from you today and one from Nancy. I guess we both will be getting mail from each other for a year after this thing is over for I know something has been holding it up both ways. As soon as I get a chance I am going to write Mrs. Vaden - you might send me Sonney Tylers address too - I might run accross him some day. In you last letters you had a lot to say about Xmas - you and Nancy were planing on spending the day with the Yonkers - the news of that made me feel good for I know both of you had a nice day. As for myself I had a fine https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6617333ddb88d23c642bc17a893e32f4.jpg 133de6f82d34316fb481eca3be0a7b3e PDF Text Text time. The people in this section have been unusually kind to us and have done everything to make us happy. Over the holiday I went to two homes for meals and to three parties so you see it was quiet a busy time. There is a quiet wealthy English lady close by who has been <s>extr</s> exstremely kind to <s>use</s> us - She is always doing soemthing for us - she reminds me a little of Van Trice. All of the latest letters from you and Nancy have had something to say baout Bob going overseas - hope that the Navy will fool him and keep him in the states. Once in a sea port town I thought that I saw Bob and ran for half a block to find a complete stranger. Well from the magazines (Time - etc) I see that General “Gorgious” George Patton is getting a little publicity. Can’t say that I feel at all sorry for him - guess things don’t get around too fast - Allen and Rosevelt should be national heroes - Love to you and Nancy Jimmie Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1227 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, December 27, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/27/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says that mail has been very slow. Jimmie talks about his busy holiday going to meals and parties in London. Jimmie hears of General George Patton getting publicity, but says that Allen and Roosevelt should also get some credit as heroes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/20eb12e75288229871fe3f27da2f58b7.jpg a01a63b388e78a27b6aa98bfa12c5098 PDF Text Text December 24, 1943 Dear Mother, The day before xmas and it doesn’t seem at all like Xmas. Everything has been done for use, in fact, I had no idea English people could be so kind. Several people have invited me to meals in their homes and I have enjoyed them very much. But of course no mater how much is done there is only one place for a fellow at Xmas - home. I hope you and Nancy have a nice Xmas - you know I worry a lot about you two - am always afraid that you will let things get you down. Well I had a fine time in London. Jack Rich was able to get a leave at the same time and we had three grand days in London. Jack hasn’t changed much and is still the “bosom buddie”. He was exspecting to hear that he was a proud father and it seemed a little strange to hear Jack talking about his home and his planes after the war. No news came while we were together so I still don’t know wheather it was a boy or girl. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fa36b627e4c534f06e46d4c7246405c1.jpg 5a3ed5fa77e1be85269c3474a311ed73 PDF Text Text London reminds he a lot of New York. We saw a lot of good shows and just had a good alround time. One of the shows was “Strike a New Note” - just like the musical shows at home. In fact all the songs were american and I had not idea that English people used American Songs - have heard only two or three English songs since I have been here. I tried to go to see Cousin Clara but wasn’t able to locate <s>here</s> her. Nancy gave her my - got that backwards - Nancy gave me her address before I left the states and the bag I had the address in was lost in Africa - I remembered she lived in Finchly and that her last name was Straker but still couldn’t locate her. Maybe I’ll be able to do a little better the next time I go to London - Well I’m going to have to stop - will write Monday or Tuesday - My thoughts are with you and Nancy and my wishes are for a Xmas at home next year. Love Jimmie Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1224 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, December 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/24/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about how the English are being so kind to him, inviting him to dinner for Christmas. He talks about his three days with his friend Jack Rich in London. Jimmy talks about going to see a musical show called "Strike a New Note." Jimmie tells his mother that he has tried to find his cousin Clara in Finchley, but cannot locate her. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f1b0bae17a3e37478ae6d3710e685cb6.jpg c395437b6697846979b9e903f5f930c5 PDF Text Text Sunday Dec. 12, 1943 Somewhere in England Dear Nancy, The nice package has arrived - as you can see. The correspondence secretary is just what the doctor ordered. I have always needed something to carry writting material, a place to keed [keep?] addresses, and usually something to write on. For the last few nights I have been reading “Without Orders” and am enjoying it very much. Of course the “Pocket Entertainer” is just what the title says. All of the officers have a big time with it and I am sure we have already gone through the book twice and we are still going. Naturally the first thing to catch my eye was the collection of articles “These are the Generals” and I read each carefully. I got a big https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/851dfa482b3f50e0a5a966cc2037a720.jpg 1f239ea231fba981689b72dbbf71244c PDF Text Text kick out of reading about the boys but was quiet dissappointed not to find General Allen and General Rosevelt included among them. The men of the 1st Division have a fierce devotion for those two that few military leaders ever achieve. In my oponion the Allies owe those two a lot for due to their decissions and leadership (1st Div) hit the Germans and Italians like a pile driver in N. Africa and went on to be the spearhead in Sicily. The Division was so successfull <s>was so s</s> that it even made the Berlin newspapers - “1st American Infantry Division - composed of madmen, New York and Chicago gangsters”. Of course Bobby Frice’s Hershey bars have really taken a beating. The first thing that happened when the box <s>opp</s> was opened was a request from each of the officers for a Hershey. Didn’t mind though for I have really had my share of their boxes. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/172bbf95716ca374aae82154547dd0bf.jpg 15abb567da4c29e74974d4c80871877e PDF Text Text Well I haven’t had a letter from home for a little over a week so I am rather anxious. All the last letters from Mother said that she hadn’t heard from me for quiet a while and she seemed rather worried. By the way I nearlly forgot - that nice letter from you about a month ago - don’t know if I ever mentioned it or not, was mighty nice. Well it’s about time for bed so I had best sign off. Don’t know how to get in touch with Clyde - have tried several times but failed. Love Jimmie Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1212 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Nancy Monteith, England, December 12, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/12/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie tells his sister that he's been reading the book "Without Orders" from his "Pocket Entertainer". He talks about the other literature that is included in it. He talks about the officers all sharing candy from home with each other. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d089fbd62b81d6828fbae0c4a0237b53.jpg 787db7ad95cfecace285ff1c4fab678b PDF Text Text Dec. 5, 1943. England Dear Mother, The three editorial pages from the Times-Dispatch came this week and I enjoyed them very much. In fact I hope you will send me more. Of course we get little or no <s>mo</s> news here on the happins on the American home front. One of the few mentions was something to the effect that the United States was probably the only nation in the world that sent her men to fight on foreign battle- fields and then allowed its statesman and politicans to fight among themselves. Kind of hits the nail on the head doesn’t it. So the producers (the working part, labors,) are still trying to raise their incomes by strikes etc. In my opinion they have overplayed their hand a little too much. Wonder if they have ever stopped to think how many men are in the service now and https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a9515454310349b54251d952c4c727ca.jpg 9f3d9d7b2325d7165aff75805c44c695 PDF Text Text what those men are going to do when they are released. The labor boys will be put in their places. Not long ago I read a short <s>atricle</s> article in a popular American magazine which gave the impression that things hadn’t been too hard for the boys in combat because of the hard working boys at home. Americans at home don’t really know that there is a war going on. Of course families who have [boyes?] concerned realize but the others look upon it as something that they are not directly connected or concerned with. As long as there are strikes and labor discontent there is no question about the efforts of the people who are making the equipment. I am sure all those lovely labor boys would cry for blood if their army refused to face the enemy and use that equipment. Well I guess that’s enough talk about the political situation.We know that we still have the best government in the world. <s>even though it</s> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/be695f640f95b46c4fbc75ecca691162.jpg 09e33398a60afff6c77cc127c5fa5aba PDF Text Text I am sending you a snap shot of some of the boys and myself. It was taken in an olive grove in Sicily in the last part of September. The camara was not quiet in focuse and a very short haircut with a sunburned face and a white forehead makes me look a little beat up; but I don’t believe that I have changed. I have been trying to phone Jack today but as yet haven’t had any luck. I am exspecting to go on pass the 16th and hope to see him then. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e4ec985c8f8d12b96f6b1ece1b994011.jpg e197d236444392a6bab59a3f2d293699 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1205 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, December 5, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/5/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about the news from the Richmond Times-Dispatch in regard to labor strikes in the U.S. trying to raise their wages. He says that Americans at home don't really know there is a war going on if they aren't directly connected by it. He says that he is sending pictures of him and the men in an olive grove in Sicily. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/203e63c1dcc962911844c59de75cceab.jpg fb29622424a7f74c841e18038109e6fb PDF Text Text November 28, 1943 Dear Mother, Today being Sunday we have the day off and naturally I have already spent a good portion of it sleeping. It’s nearly noon and here I am just getting up. Yesterday the mail orderly had two letters for me from you, a V-mail Nov. 16 and a regular letter Nov. 5. I hope you have gotten some of my letters by this time telling you that I am in a nice place. Yesterday I happened to be looking through the history of the 16th Infantry and was rather sup surprised to find that it has taken such a promonent part in our history. The armed forces had h have had a 16th Infantry actively engaged in every war since the Revolution. She carried the following battle honors not including this war. Civil War - Peninsula, Manassas, Antietam, Virginia 1862-1863, Fredericksburg, Chancelorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg. (looks like I’m on the wrong side) Indian Wars: Cheyennes, Utes, Pine Ridge. Spaish - American War: Santiago Phillipine Insurrection: Luzon 1899 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1ff1eb6a95f325330767116da3f300a8.jpg 8701a2a791bfaf234b1800c103140836 PDF Text Text World War: Lorraine, Picardy, Montdidier - Naon, Asine - Marne, S. Mihiel, Muse-Argonne. Well here it is xmas and again I can’t be at home. However I believe this third one will be the last for although we have a long ways to go yet one more big push will finish the Germans. Kind of got off the subject of xmas didn’t I? Of course it hurts not to be with you at this time of the year, but I ave a lot to be thinkfull for. In fact things are just about as nice here as a fellow could exspect. My only worry is that you, Nancy, Bob, and Francis have a nice xmas. As for xmas presents <s>th</s> of course I can’t send any. I wish you would take one of my allotment checks and buy Bob and Francis something nice and take the rest and buy yourself and Nancy some nice presents. Of course if there is anything that you can think of that cost more please take my money and buy it. My pay is high and I spend plenty on myself for pleasure and nothing gives me more pleasure than to know https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/75fccf74545235f3ad29b3259b53e996.jpg fd842662c67368c2e710139081aeb8fb PDF Text Text that you and Nancy are happy. I am sorry that James Glascock has never gone into some kind of service for frankly I feel rather bitter - <s>Ever</s> Every boy I know is either doing is part or has dependents except James. Well I have just about talked myself out on talkable topics. Censorship is strict and frankly that is right. I used to tink that it was rather foolish and useless but know I know that any little thing that can be done to make things easier should be done. Talk <s>anong</s> among friends goes too far usually and someone may end up giving out the most valuable information. If everyone would think how easy it is to overcome a man who is not expecting it and how hard it is to overcome one who is exspecting it people would keep more to themselves. I really am talked out now. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a6e31ea8004a2e01d304bbeadabd0751.jpg fbd91de0635ba0c94fcd79068d42da15 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1128 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], November 28, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/28/1943 Description An account of the resource 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 for censorship. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4aff00ff8ca26d852d8a79677c43d1cf.jpg e99a8fe0450d80fd2fa8725756741548 PDF Text Text November 21, 1943 Dear Mother, So many nice letters and the nice box of candy have come form you lately that it has seemed like xmas. In fact things have been so pleasant that I have found it hard to preform my normal duties. Censorship regulations are very strict now and I have to spend a little more time than usual looking over the boys mail. After reading their letters I become a little con- fused and do not quiet remember what and when I have written ou. However things are a little straighter now and I have my time alloted better I am going to write you two or three V mails a week and one regular letter. Things will work better that way for nothing gives me more pleasure than https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6ad6a86660bc9ced9afc13737ac3d215.jpg 5e994bfef8fd388a3891982358343d45 PDF Text Text writing and receiving letters to and from you. In your last letter - V mail - you mentioned something about snow. I hope that you and Nancy have plenty of coal. I have noticed in several magazins that coal is hard to get now. By the way that last letter was writen November 11 - ten days is very fast mail service. Jack’s, Jimmy’s and Herbie Vaden’s address have all come and I have writen to Jack and Jimmy Smith. Tell Mrs. Vaden that Herbie is in a good outift and that I know he will get along fine. It is grand that Francis was able to go to Cal. to see Bob, I know that it will mean a lot to both of them. However I hope Bob hasn’t got any ideas in his head about being a comado. Special trained units of that type always make a better showing https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/25f2d407c74ada521433ece76f332b58.jpg 219e27fa7647fc4822e78f2439bf6ec3 PDF Text Text in the news papers than they do on the battle field. It may seem grand to be chosen because of one’s leadership ability for such things but the boys who perform the routine duties are the ones who make the machine work. In several of your letters you seemed a little worried about me. That is very unnecessary for I am very safe and the living conditions are fine. In fact it is the first time I have been in a building since I left Camp Croft. Guess thing are a little too nice for I am becoming very spoiled. So Nancy changed the tire on the car. Guess she was quiet proud of her- self for I know it was quiet a feat. Don’t believe I have ever had to change on myself (I am glad to say). Well I am going to stop and get dressed for a little party we have planed for one of the officers. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3edba423c04fd51ced4b965dad313c4e.jpg 591f8dba32d940c9aa0823d890ff93f2 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/61add263c23ddbe3fa53b17fd261c9a5.jpg aab7e62ef29332982e026671cf27e59a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1121 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], November 21, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/21/1943 Description An account of the resource 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 back in the States. Jimmie says he's living in a building for the first time since Camp Croft. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4177f7045e5d3e53a21ade1bd8ac6c2a.jpg 97d294771ef5444c348b1e0c0864eaa0 PDF Text Text November 12, 1943 Dear Mother, Conditions have been such that I could not write you for quiet a while. I hope you have not worried for I am well, happy, and, in fact, <s>in</s> living under the best conditions possible. As you may guess censorship regulations are very stict now and and there is little that I can tell about myself now. Maybe things will change a little soon and I can say more. Yesterday the mail man certainly out did himself. Three V. mail letters from you and seven regular letters not counting the three sets of bars. Of course the bars were put into imediate use and I was able to return the borrowed one I had been using. Needless to say I got more pleasure from the snapshots than anything you could have sent. I know I have https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3d9300af7525ffb4d45a1ab488614781.jpg 929e2d43ca06147f0cb4cd49f5b8b2e4 PDF Text Text looked at them twenty times since Yesterday. Of course I let the other officers look at the pictures and all said that I had a fine looking family. In fact they said you were too young to be my Mother and said they didn’t know that I had <s>yo</s> a younger sister and brother. I told them that they should have seen you and Nancy a year ago for I thought both of you looked strained. Please don’t worry for that doesn’t help a bit; it’ll only make you sick. In several of your letters you mentioned the pin and the <s>b</s> bracelet; I am glad that both of you like them. As yet I have not been able to send the <s>shall</s> shawl but exspect to do so soon. I am going to send some Italian insigunias that I got at Gela in the same box. Thought that maybe Nancy would like them. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/875ae432d8411957db0a63a96eb5493d.jpg c8bcafb402264c88b7192ee11440e60a PDF Text Text The latest news about Bob was that he was in a replacement pool on the west Coast. I hope he has gotten a good assign- ment by now. Those darn replacement pools can make a fellow feel afull useless and unwaned if you stay in them long. I wish you would send me Herbie Vaden’s address; maybe I will be in a position to go to see him sometime/ In one letter you mentioned Henry’s father; I had herd the story before but never put much stock in it. Well let’s hope it's not so long between letters (mine) from now on. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fbbbf3ed1db84fb7b7661093d26f925a.jpg afbeca18ccc10ec85cfc2f17d2b7a0a2 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/594cc452745b178fe1cc6a50dbc12672.jpg 8b51b0305d207c4499a5fff461857324 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1112 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], November 12, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/12/1943 Description An account of the resource 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 recently. He received the pictures of her and the rest of his family and showed them to the other officers. Jimmie tells his mother that he will be sending her some souvenirs from Italy soon. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/971a0dfadceb0cc67cc338c80f7807aa.jpg bdb73a8d3ec96d3f4f7145df0398df42 PDF Text Text Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am well and happy. I hope you haven’t worried because of the lack of letters but it couldn’t be helped. Lately I have been getting quiet a few letters from you and you seemed worried about the fact that I haven’t been getting my mail regularly - well things have improved a lot and it has been flowing in quiet regularly lately. Love, Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6ae9bc85e66371625d5adbf941c18b35.jpg eb623b2d31cb891c9f0cd37f9ab53eb7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1111 Title A name given to the resource V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], October 11, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/11/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie tells his mother that the mail is flowing smoothly again. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/51728d289cbfd60578b89b1d832264ed.jpg 92f38f6df0c42ecfe5cf65109048147c PDF Text Text Oct. 10, 1943. Dear Mother, In you last letter you said that there is candy on the way, boy that truely sounds good to me. Latter in the letter you said something about having candy bars that Mr. Lipscome had gotten but had no requests from me so could not send them. If thats all you need I will include a request in quiet a few of my letters. Just a few candy bars sent once every week or two would help a lot. I don’t believe I mentioned it before but once since we have been on Sicily I went to Palermo https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b4ebe4483d2544c259ee1b1d8543a7a1.jpg b2aacefc49953596e63e048f05141614 PDF Text Text on a pleasure trip. The city its - self is very beautiful and is the first place that I have seen in Sicily that. I consider livable. It reminded me a lot of Jacksonville Fla., though there were many more parks, etc. and the buildings were of stone and much more ornate. I am sure that rich Italians used it as a place to play and spend their money; it still has that air. While I was on my little vacation I happened to see a nurse that I had met at Camp Blanding and had quiet a good time talking to a woman that could understand me X Mother we have been getting news that the people at home think https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b9e71a86a80617f4cd81ee20fb3f555e.jpg 67372fad1b707f20d9c8f51c6ff4816e PDF Text Text that the war is nearly over and are conduting themselves rather shamefully I believe that I know now why the men who faught the last war never talked about it. It wasn’t because the war its self was so horrible but because the people at home were so damn dumb. They probably tried to tell a few about it but soon saw that Mr. Average American would never know what it was all about because he was too self centered. Frankly I don’t think the war will last untill 1945. However we have a long ways to go yet and we don’t like to hear stories of celebrations that costs us tons of supplies - I saw the end in Africa and in Sicily - tell them for me that I haven’t heard any cheers yet. X Please excuse the outburst. Guess the old red head got the best of me. Love Jimmie Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1010 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Sicily], October 10, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/10/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie tells his mother that he would like for her to send candy about once every week or two. Jimmie talks about going to Palermo for pleasure and describes what he saw. He compares Palermo to Jacksonville, FL. Jimmie doesn't believe that the war would last until 1945, but he he thinks it will still be a long while before it's over with. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/68f585872e0f502004679628ec8b1c4d.jpg 2f6a3593015938efcdeba839eea1286a PDF Text Text P.S. - no mail for 2 weeks Aug. 18, 1943 Dear Mother, For the last few days I have been meaning to write and tell you about the $95 money order that I sent you but somehow always forgot to mention it in the letter. The money is a little <s>surp</s> surplise that I have accumulated. Take it and use as much as you like and put the rest in the bank. I don’t know wheather I have ever mentioned the donkeys and goats on this side of the ocean or not. You and Nancy would get a big kick out of them. The anamils here are well cared for and although these two are perty they have that mischievous look that is sometimes attractive Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/654ec2b7ac9ea0d6a7d01065ca2d1cc7.jpg c4b2d4d88cd7b242b0038044adc9cbf2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0818 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], August 18, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/18/1943 Description An account of the resource 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. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a11f013677c117cc1472a8fc18443ebc.jpg 78039e8ccefb406eeef5728b41ee28bd PDF Text Text June 27, 1943 Dear Girls, Sometimes I wonder how both of you are getting along at home. That is do you have something that seems worthwhile to keep you bussy. I hope you do for I have seen men who, because they did not consided the prevailing conditions a real part of their life, try to sleep or present the body with the thought that what happens now doesn’t matter my real life will start latter; there is nothing worse, they nearly drive themselves crazy. By the way I have never told you about two of my old friends in the 16th Infantry have I. The frist is a 2nd Lt. who took his basic training at Ft. McClellan. I knew him there and was one who recomended that he be sent to officers training school. The second took his basic https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6a15b7d5674149218f369ec14f9e82ff.jpg fc75e76b7c920da02b74585f4a0d8ac0 PDF Text Text training at Camp Croft the same time that I took mine. He slept three beds from me, just on the other side of Otey Miller, and is from Va. Beach. It seems strange that I should come nearly half way round the world and find Pvt. Newburn as my “bat boy” (man who takes care of officers equipment and does odd jobs for him). I am still seeing and doing new things every day. Should be able to tell some tall tails when I come home - Once when we were in a large city and at one of the finest hotels in North Africa (a very famous picture with a famous acttress had many of its scens laid in this hotel) I heard officers from the air corps and the 1st Division sing one of our many war songs, a beautiful melody with words that would make anyone blush. After it was over the French rose from their seats and aplauded - if they only knew. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/618862ed6ee1547b52efbe18b7bd0971.jpg 9f3005e3a16ad920fd9c5e8865ebfe51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0727 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], July 27, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/27/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about his old friends in the 16th Infantry. Jimmie says that some of the American men sang a war song for the French who seemed to enjoy it. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b925b5274dc0b00fd25ffcda14c02e16.jpg 64c96fe0ca5e66b626fc381ea337a95e PDF Text Text <table> <tbody> <tr> <th>Left Page</th> <th>Right Page</th> </tr> <tr> <td> she was a little worried about my money that is supposed to be sent to the bank. There is not much that I can do about it here. The only thing that I know is that there should be $100 sent to Mother each month. That money may either go to the bank or to Mother. Well I hope that I will be able to write more often from now on. Both of you take care of yourselves. Love Jimmie </td> <td> July 24, 1943 Dear Mother, Your son is now in Sicily and in the best of shape. The country is very much like N. Africa only I believe the hills are a little higher and these days are a little hotter. The people here seem very glad to see us; in fact sometimes I feel very much like Abe Lincoln. These Italians have done everything from kiss my hands to bow at my feet. The other day I got a letter from Nancy and </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/714df457865d69f09009728205ba8a0b.jpg bfafc072383c802fb834bb6fc6e43cde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0724 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, Sicily, Italy, July 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/24/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie has arrived in Sicily. He talks about the welcoming that the Italians gave the Americans. He is worried about his finances and hid paycheck getting put in the bank. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/32e34850787d6fb6f36d55ced8e71a3f.jpg c6ee3240252e09c16f06c11abf721c68 PDF Text Text P.S. I’ll bring the key to the foot locker home with me. I forgot to send it home before we sailed. May 24, 1943 Dear Mother, Well I have been traveling some more and have at last gotten to my regular outfit. I do not know what my full address is going to be but for the present you can write A. P. O. 1 90 Postmaster New York, N.Y. Now that I have traveled over the major portion of N. Africa and visited all of her famous cities I can truthfull say that it is very productive and beautifull country. The land along the https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bcdec3a4119983a9596bf2a977fb712a.jpg 225cb3463c79d9bbbf7b2c692d21c46c PDF Text Text coast is rather mountainous and furtle. Most of the land is controlled by the French and the <s>F</s> farms are beautifull. Of course the further South you go the land is rockey and is more like you would exspect N. Africa to be. The cities are either very modern or very old. Of course most of them have the old mixed with the new. I saw one that was built by the <s>Roam</s> Romans that had a wall within a wall and I am sure the movie people would love to have it for a set. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/2776ea47fa5bf09ac5275dc116112ccd.jpg aee087eea577be810bd8c7be0f4640c5 PDF Text Text The French have beautifull homes and live like kings. All of them have walls around them with front yards that put ours to shame. Both the private homes and the apartments are just about as modern as it is possible for anything to be and are usally snow white or a [cool?] green, blue, cream, etc. Have you and Nancy decided to spend the summer in the country or is gas rationing to much. If you do go, take a pistol with you and have plenty of company so you will enjoy yourselves. Well use my new address for I have been traveling so much that I haven’t had any mail since I left the states. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/030748eb7851b315fa14ed3f59d40199.jpg 06d7f1c408b639cfbf88fcfae54d06bc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0524 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [North Africa], May 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/24/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says that he's traveled across the majority of North Africa through all the major cities. He describes everything he's seen. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6216c007d414e3c90cc8487918ef5b19.jpg dc7bb1df39fd1ff1b34789be0261ece3 PDF Text Text May 17, 1943 Dear Mother, Well I have at last been assigned to my regular outfit but as yet have not been able to get transportation to it. It certainly will be nice to get somewhere again that a fellow can <s>cla</s> call home. By the way the war news looks good these days doesn’t it. Since I have been here, I have done quiet a bit of swimming and ball playing and I am getting quiet a good tan. Do you remember the “Y” camp that I went to <s>fo</s> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/760cdd8e5f2db465082f91427821cfb5.jpg 364a17aa8498dd5553e98c1a484ffa8c PDF Text Text two summers? Well this reminds me of it a lot. By the way if it isn’t too much trouble I wish you would buy Betty Lee a nice present for graduation and take the money out of my allotment check. Of course I haven’t gotten any mail since I left the states (due to the changes) and I know nothing that would give me more pleasure than to have one of the letters say that you or Nancy had taken some of the allotment and bought something that you wanted. Had better stop so this will go air mail - love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b1d70171c021ac6a8f1ced680f4c7026.jpg 6fed7c5c4c604f42b3e5142a24c70e98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0517 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [North Africa], May 17, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/17/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says that he's had time to go swimming and play ball recently. He asks his mother to buy a present for his friend from his allotment check. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b827a27ebffaf4a8f882f61d7913465f.jpg 497bb19957144418a95c72736b5942b2 PDF Text Text May 13, 1943 My Dear Mother, It has been about ten days since I last wrote you and I have been wondering if you have gotten any mail from me yet. I understood that mail to and from N. Africa is rather slow. I have done quiet a lot of traveling lately but have not hit my perminate out- fit yet. N. Africa has been quiet a surprise to me. It is very much like our Cal. and ther<s>e</s> are many fine farms. Of course the French Controll practially everything and the Arabs are poor as ever. I am begining to understand them better and find them most interisting. I am having a fine time and am very well. Getting a good tan. love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a581f9db73190bd9a8125e58379ed14e.jpg 169e8269db3ea6f4ce93649f877835d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0513 Title A name given to the resource V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [North Africa], May 13, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/13/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says he has not gotten to his outfit yet. Jimmie says that the French control everything and that he's beginning to understand the arabs more. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/68bcdd4d5e1dbcd5d7b02c036cec6e5b.jpg ee359b181bbcbc112f1a905473079463 PDF Text Text May 3, 1943 Dear Mother, If you think it doesn’t rain in North Africa, you certainly have the wrong idea. For the past several days it has been raining steadly and I have a regular engineering project outside to drain the water off. Since I got here I haven’t had the chance to visit the rather large town which is close by but hope to do so soon. Besides the arabs there are quiet a few French there and it is quiet a place for a fellow to visit. I am https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1245f093920c5c5b27f6a3a2cd9410b9.jpg 3f1d641ee6f7b01110178ae0b2d34d8c PDF Text Text sure you have heard quiet a bit about it and would enjoy a visit too. The other day I saw an old arab and a soldier trying to make a deal with the aid of the arabs young son. The old boy was trying to sell a knife and at a signal from his son would slash the air and make quiet a comotion. The boy would say German and then the old boy would stop suddenly and the boy would say 14 dolar - someone would say six dollars and the boy would say damn you and of course the whole thing would start over. The paper running out so Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/eae55788a3ae7cb0f037e10464005b2f.jpg 49a1cd25f8b1afc8afbdd264188192ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0503 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, May 3, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/3/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says that it has been steadily raining for several days in North Africa and he has had "a regular engineering project" to drain the water. He tells a story about a soldier and an arab boy trying to make a deal over a knife. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5982dc7553d03ecb577078eae6c35854.jpg 3e0e29dcf4b323b1528854b3fcfe755b https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1d00084f98f8bfd551b1ace13afceee2.jpg 85242d0dea8a65f6ff6d0ce26dd2b759 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0430postcard Title A name given to the resource Postcard, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, New York, NY, April 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Description An account of the resource This postcard tells Mrs. Monteith of how to address letters to him. It says that he is in an unassigned company. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/874354fca5c67705681f35066dec947b.jpg 6d729b0b8cb7fc5471200c038b033553 PDF Text Text [April 30, 1943] Dear Mother, It has been quiet a while since I have written to you but it cannot be helped for I am sure no mail has gone out since I talked to you on the phone. Of course because of censorship there is little I can tell you except that I am well and happy. However I may say that we are at sea and that your son is a very https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/af387943261406ff0d5663b7c691881c.jpg 3ec5f733a58bcf68d000508e7959b62e PDF Text Text good <s>sailor</s> <s>salior</s> sailor. The weather has been fine and I have enjoyed the trip thus far very much. This time last year I called you from Georgia and wish I could call you this morning: Don’t worry; life here is about the same as in our army camps. The only difference is that we are out of contact with the rest of the world Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bafa169509a99573d20e09f1b84e035f.jpg a80168ec78af35085a0ca6dfdfa34840 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0430 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Atlantic Ocean, April 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/30/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says there is little he can tell her except that he is at sea and is doing well. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9b28cfaeff47bb37813913762e12d653.jpg 8603bbe3dd5f5644905274c7aebf0ac5 PDF Text Text <table> <tbody> <tr> <th>Left Page</th> <th>Right Page</th> </tr> <tr> <td> if it’s impossible for the sun to shine. I got an orchid for Betty Lee and hope that meets with your approval. It was not more expensive than anything else and they keep us beautifully. Frances called me last night and I was sorry to know you and Bob had not gotten in touch with lack other. She had a nice trip and said Bob was so pleasantly situated. In a nice home and has such a nice roommate. </td> <td> Thursday - Apr 22 - [1943] My Dear Son: It’s been one week ago to day since I talked to you and wrote to you. I hope it will not be so long before I’ll be hearing from you. We are well and getting along all right. I had some throat trouble and a cough but am all right now. the mattres has been so desslate and cold all the ninth of April, seems as </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e5c36c9180b63e71126063c065b98553.jpg ca69b9abd8f782cb46c6e986cd561682 PDF Text Text Clyde has been promoted to Staff Sergent. He wants to write to you when he can. and I hope you will hear from Bob soon. Mr. Hoge is improving and will be home in several weeks. He is staying the entire six weeks - that he has to stay in bed in the hospital. they are determined to sell the home but I hope will be there this summer. Last Saturday night Young Fletcher Cox called up and asked if he and his friend could come out and spend the night. so I took them in and gave them their breakfast. they were too nice boys and I was glad to pass along some of the kindness shown you. He is getting his basic training at Camp Lee. I had a long letter from Grandmother the other day and she is well and seems to be enjoying life. I forwarded Uncle Archies letter to you. Be sure and write to him. Nancy will write to you some. I shall write to you often even though my letters are short. We are all right in [every way?] and with a heart full of love and many prayers for you. Your devoted, Mother. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f594248cafe512efe1a5113ac3e82981.jpg 75c7965b4ed585a9ee9828446096d44c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0422 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Mrs. J. W. Monteith to Jimmie W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, April 22, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/22/1943 Description An account of the resource Mrs. Monteith says that she is well. She says that Bob has a nice home with roommates set up. She gives news on the neighbors and Jimmie's friends. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8490833690192a7693cfb667fc139888.jpg b6885275cfed5d71a7441d6cb269edf0 PDF Text Text [April 9, 1943] Friday Dear Mother, After talking to you on the phone, I went over to the post office and got the letter I wrote you last night after trying to call you. As you and Nancy have guessed I am at a port of embarkation but that is no reason for either of you to be alarmed. There are many places outside of the United States that I could be sent to that would be much pleasenter than some of the places that I have been in. And after all I am lucky to have stayed in the country this long for I have seen many go that have not had the training and opportuinties that I have had. And I do not know if either of you understand this but I would be disappointed if I did not get to go. I have been in this thing so long now that I am sure I would never be satisfied if I did not get to go. While talking to you on the phone you asked if I had gotten any mail lately and I said no. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7781d7701a890cc66202472f0e0a869d.jpg 84d116e08a85ad2256d210e8acb5797f PDF Text Text The reason for that is the 119th Infantry moved out in the field Saturday night and naturally I haven’t gotten any mail since. Our orders did not come through untill Monday night and from then on it was a mad rush for we had to report here by 12 noon wednesday. New York certainly was nice. It is really the first place that I have seen where people are proud of there servicemen and want to do all they can for them. We did not reach town untill ten at night and as we had to leave at nine the next morning we saw very little. Well as we are very bussy I am going to have to stop now. With all my love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/711150bdaadb0a08114021d693dd2bf4.jpg 5d638fce3d8cb3ce413c5ebe892f7fee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0409 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, New Brunswick, NJ, April 9, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/9/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says he is at port of embarkation and that they shouldn't worry about him. He says that he saw New York, but very little as he travelled through. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ab9877c819d4a246299d3cd866c8d2c2.jpg c0b7b3cc7e2e065dcf46a99bdbe596a2 PDF Text Text [April 2, 1943] Thursday Night Dear Mother, As yet I don’t know a bit more concerning my transfere. There are quiet a few 2nd Lts. on the order and we have no idea where we are going or when we will go. However all of us are packed up and waiting futher orders. I am not sure but I believe that I may be able to stop by home on my way to the new station. After this is all over you, Nancy, and I should make a trip to Florida for I am sure you would enjoy it. We have spent quiet a bit of time in Jacksonville lately and I don’t know when I have enjoyed anything more. The town is just https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4bdbcfef57ba7d0a6a749dabc1a0d3b1.jpg 61e33344f02f7c2be13474cf2f1921e0 PDF Text Text a little smaller than Richmond but at first gives the impression of being much smaller. I hope the letter I wrote at the Mayflower Hotel made sense. When I was writting it the two fellows with me were begging me to hurry and bothering in general so after I mailed it I began to wonder if I got the <s>r</s> <s>w</s>right words in the right places. for the boys were mighty confussing. The reason for the rush was the dog races. We went two nights and they were a lot of fun. The old dogs run so fast that they look like good old fashion “hot dogs” with their noises and long skinny bodies skimming along. I do not know whether all of Florida is like this section or not but if it is you can bet that https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7cb52b9e8bef8de3376fcfea8e5d8a72.jpg 2b67bd413eaf5739c4e8940c48c7d410 PDF Text Text this state has it’s share of hogs. In fact I have never seen anything like it. The things run wild and believe it or not there are men who ride horses and round them up like the westerns do cattle. I do not know whether the term is right or not but we call them “pig punchers”. In one of your last letters you said something about Francis going to see Bob. I hope she can do it for I know it will mean a lot to him. He should be making money by the handfulls now ($300 a month) so he can easily afford it. Even if <s>it</s> he does <s>mean</s> not make as much as I believe he does I still think it is a good https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0e32c9f083889a7a9f3febe584499c44.jpg efd5a0002e4cb0dccdec4bf87934c7ea PDF Text Text idea for these are unusal times. I hope you have already put the $100 in the bank for I have cleared the post here and have to buy all of my meals at the service club which means ready cash. They have not made up their minds yet what they are going to do about my pay this month. Of course I only draw $62. 50 per month but if I don’t get it untill I get to my next post it may put a crimp in my <s>stl</s> style. Of course my address is the same and may remaind the same for quiet a while. I have known and seen people mark time for more than a month after recieving their warning orders as I have. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0c501b554df7624ea4673c2264c88028.jpg 49ebe1098218cc6b033b89a97171145e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0402 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, April 2, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/2/1943 Description An account of the resource 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 run around everywhere in Florida. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3f5c6db808d04e5a693ec0d2bbba55c2.jpg 5bb284ad195c3a17330cfcc1cc341402 PDF Text Text [March 29, 1943] Monday Dear Mother, As you can see by the letter heading I am in Jacksonville and incidently find it a very nice town. The leaves are out here and everything is green and I would guess that it is about like Virginia in May. Of course I know you want to know what I am doing away from camp on Monday for that is not at https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/81b673ba2ad3bdeb7569cb48673b80e5.jpg 16aa26e95b8d3028093650e8ec648c3f PDF Text Text all like the 119th Infantry. Well last week while we were in the field they sent out an order asking if anyone would like to be transfered out of the 30 Division and I gave my name and I was told that I would hear from it shortly. I hope you do not feel to bad about me changing stations again but I know that this is the best thing for me. Frankly the Division is rotten to the core and I know that anywhere the I could go that I would be better off and to say the least like it better. However, orders came through <s>for</s> to pack up and get ready to move so I have done just that. Of course I don’t know where https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1af3b52d94122091adea99bdf093c22c.jpg a5a2d802a4ca0be9971ee6b0ef77e451 PDF Text Text or when I am going and I do not want you to worry about it. The thought of you worrying frightens me more than the Japs or Germans ever could. Of course I am going to need more money for moving always means exspence. And on top of that for the last few days we have been taking a much needed vacation by comming to Jacksonville which is https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bf3896736fa1433cdf45702e1e581e07.jpg 573410aa99713a44cd8cb6fd85140b68 PDF Text Text very enjoyable but exspensive. So to <s>f</s> make a long story short I want you to put $100 in my checking account <s>in</s> imediately and then keep my allotment check for this month when it comes. So far as I can tell I have $79.80 in the checking account now and of course that will not be enough money <s>probably</s> so I wish you would send a check to be deposited to my account as soon as you get this. I am not sure <s>by</s> but I may be able to stop by home on the way to my new station; however I am not going to let my hopes run away with me. As soon as I know anything I’ll <s>l</s> let you know what the score is. Love Jimmie P.S. Please put the money in the bank for I would hate to have a check bounce. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ade143adf3f2bb5bcce21499b162410a.jpg 8022004c388de29d30dfbc0e1e367717 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d48e5ab5e69fa0fb6ffbffa0248342aa.jpg 5296fcb675e5e7e5cd751795c9341802 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0329 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Jacksonville, FL, March 29, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie is in Jacksonville for a vacation. He says that he is hoping to transfer into the 30th division from the 119th. He needs her to send money to move again and for his time in Jacksonville. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8b081f293d4ce76580f608dc9e8993a6.jpg 946277725f97f149fd25be328fea6e28 PDF Text Text March 25, 1943 Dear Mother, The last week things have been happening rather fast and in the hussle and bussel of it all I am afraid that I have neglected to write my girls. By the way no matter what happens, you are not to do that. I believe firmly that worry is the worst enemy that people have to fight these days. I have seen many strong men in the army nearly drive themselves crazy by worrying over things that they had no controll over and of course we all know that worry did not help Daddy a bit. Well I don’t know what got me on that. - I am going to take a rain check on this letter and write you a nice long letter this week end. Just wanted to let you know everything is all right. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fca7752d495199a0c1e5319fe81cc6cb.jpg fa93f2d80e398d00b952b32682a1d6d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0325 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, March 25, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/25/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie tells his mother not to worry about him. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b8bc7b7cb485e8ed2cecd401669cd7cf.jpg 3a596f1d27b227a729a419bbe2b6b48d PDF Text Text [March 21, 1943] Saturday Dear Mother, Your letter came today and I was glad to hear and to know that everything was all right. Sunday night we had a call at two o’clock and packed all of our field equipment and marched out to stay the rest of the week. I am glad to say that Florida weather is not always changable for this week it was perfect. Although the days were hot the nights were very warm and clear as a crystal. It is nice of Mildred to ask if I would like to spend a weekend in Jacksonville but I am sure that I cannot make it for I don’t have time. By the way we still haven’t gotten straight about the bank. Naturally when you say that I have $117 in the checking account it doesn’t tell me anything https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b052290f3bd9c05c0fd659cd860d4eaa.jpg 30b4d3e459c9fe354ecf8ca48decf2b0 PDF Text Text for I have written several checks since I got here and there is no way for me to tell what is outstanding. Now this is what I want. At about the 5th of each month call the bank and ask if a deposit has been made for the month and the amount no statement is sent me here and there is no way for me to know if the money and the amount is deposited - and then the amout of money in my account. So everything is in order on the farm. I hope you and Nancy don’t move down there this summer for transportation is going to be perty tight this summer. Well I have got to stop and do a little work. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c9b2d9054cc1dd074f34f20ad58cf6a7.jpg da1c67d7998258bfb6b505fc92572f34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0321 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, March 21, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/21/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says that they marched and they had good weather for it. He talks again about his finances and asks his mother to see which checks are outstanding in his account. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/df907b192da70000bf465a800250e1cb.jpg 9ad83ba078fd0a90c67989a46b9f99c6 PDF Text Text [March 17, 1943] Sunday Night Dear Mother, Your letter and the candy came yesterday. Of course I was very glad to know that you and Nancy were all right and am sorry that Nancy has been sick. The candy was very good and I with all the members of the tent enjoyed it very much. I was sorry that you had not called the bank to see how much money I had and if my check has been sent this month. There is no way for me to tell if the finiance department sent my check to the bank unless you find out and tell me. Of course it is very important https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e1f2ebb30fc456bfcb598d6946b82029.jpg 24058c51a866d05cd0a0eda7d5cc9496 PDF Text Text that I know this imediately or I may lose that month pay. It would be a great help to me if you would phone the bank and see if they had a deposit for my checking account for the month of February (pay for them) and the amount and write me. I do not know wheather I told you or not but the 119th has been exspecting to move out and bivouack for a period of ten days and of course we are rather unsettled. For the last few days it has been very warm and I went swimming this afternooning. Camp Blanding sourands a fresh water lake so we have a very nice place to swim; the only trouble is we don’t have enough free time. Well the call to move out has come through. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4e5731909f500bcc83898905a66aaa90.jpg 5a48f6022363f4b1967399436f42a2ce https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/68002bd432879c6309a15c3856217245.jpg 0cb48b33aa1cf4ca6373afa671e056b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0317 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, March 17, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/17/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about his finances and the 119th moving out to bivouac for 10 days. He says that there is a nearby lake that he has been able to go swimming in. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0876ebf241b636608624fadd9e86a19c.jpg a80e5bbf27a64aa468a23ccfaeecd8e1 PDF Text Text [March 10, 1943] Tuesday Night Dear Mother, Your letter came Saturday and I was very glad to hear from you and to get bob’s letter too. Things here are about the same as usual. Last night the entire regiment packed up and marched a little over ten miles on Florida’s sandy roads before going back to bed. The call came just before midnight and everyone was ready to move before one thirty which is rather fast <s>working</s> work when you take into consideration that this was our <s>fris</s> first time at this. When this happens every https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d10a4d063653bdbfdc180ddb88acbcff.jpg d17e81270c84b3a498af20219c0af96d PDF Text Text piece of equipment has to be loaded and made ready to move. For instance last night we did not know wheather we were just going for a walk or going out to bivouack for a week. The next time you write please let me know if the check for this months pay was deposited in the bank and what my ballance is. I have written only one check - $45 - I hope that you are through with colds for the winter. It seems that you have just had one continuous cold. By the way, don’t get too frisky about this wall washing business so far as I am concerned I would rather have all the walls black than have you overwork yourself. By the way, the garden at the farm doesn’t seem such a hot idea to me. The war news has been looking good lately but I am afraid the Germans are backing up and preparing to protect Germany - that means trouble. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c63fd65f4721d874a39b21d530c80ec6.jpg abe3ecf7cd0a8e2f7e47f47bfcf042ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0310 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, March 10, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/10/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie tells his mother that they went on a march for 10 miles the night before. He talks about his finances. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/41d2e30667fa5605062a9b4b06d4d6fa.jpg 746aebd43277223c5f26649683ea4567 PDF Text Text [March 5, 1943] Tuesday Night Dear Mother, I have lost track of when I last wrote you so please excuse me if I repeat myself. For the last few days I have been trying to figure out my income tax and as yet haven’t come to any definate conclusions however I believe I am going to have to pay about $125. When I do pay it I am going to pay it quartly so don’t worry about putting any more of my allotment checks in the (checking) bank; but I wish you would call the bank and see how much money I have in the checking account. It should be about $145 or in other words a deposit of about $45 or $50 for the month of February. Florida has been having another cold snap and we have had plenty ice. This life in the south for the last year and a half must have thined my blood for the cold wind goes straight through - seems funny to have it cold for it was only a week ago that https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/55546141a8db232702bbbc6f1c5def84.jpg 39bec529520682089a0f3221d5fc2586 PDF Text Text we saw some <s>snacks</s> snakes in a swamp and one of the boys caught a small alligator - about a foot long. For some reason the left front tire on our car has been on my mind. Hope that Nancy had it fixed - How does the big tree in the front of the house look since the storm? Sometime, if you can get a man to do it, it would not be a bad idea to get someone to trim it up a little. Well life in the 119th Infantry hasn’t charged much. Long hours with little or no time off - I haven’t been outside of the regimental area since I got here - however things are not as bad as they sound and I am begining to like the place. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7c2d65df4baa2fec988eb1e9d8a58e0e.jpg 1ae8dc9af0284422d9a7531066fbd4b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0305 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, March 5, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/5/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about trying to calculate his income tax. He says that Florida has turned cold again, but he is beginning to like Camp Blanding. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a1924369ce6eb8a565c97b8d88241cdc.jpg bed03e775f3b6171ce8d8bf3c1d20a42 PDF Text Text [Feb. 27, 1943] Friday Night Dear Mother, You letter came today and I was very glad to hear that your cold was better and that the weather has let up. For the last week we have had regular summer weather here too. The pictures of home were very good and I was glad to get them. However I didn’t like the picture of you much for I know you are much prettier than the picture showes. Mother, from the tone of your last letters I am afraid that you have been worrying about me. Please don’t. You know I may be your baby but I am really a perty big boy and I believe I can take care of myself. Although I have never been a roaring success I have had the advantage of wonderful understanding parents and have lead a full life in every sense of the word and I believe, I hope I am not fooling myself, https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/70842bf49c868cec1632c85027e19eb5.jpg dea026d0d75777116f65102f8fadc8a9 PDF Text Text I know what the score is. As to the 30th Division; it is in the first phase of its training. Well I believe I was wrong when I said that this was the hardest working outfit I had ever seen for it certainly is not. However the hours are the worst possible and relations are not as pleasant as they could be I am begining to like the place better now. The entire division had a prade yes - terday and I wish you could have seen it. A division has from 20 to 30 thousand men <s>at</s> in it and natura is made up of everything that fights on the ground with the exception of armored forces so it is really a sight. Well I am going to have to stop for tonight. I’ll write again soon. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/05dc3887f197ee5b7f5e1d56a58449de.jpg 01023ff0c3b0f0f2f889bd517b3b9146 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0227 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, February 27, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/27/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie reminds his mother not to worry about him. He talks about a parade that the division had. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6e73fad36b8fc0de2164e640b96ce186.jpg bdfb98e99081528fbe3ebad5d1d426a8 PDF Text Text [Feb 19, 1943] Thursday Dear Mother, Your letter came today and I was very glad to hear from home. The paper came with the letter and in looking through it I saw the account of the robbery on Palmyora Ave. It seems that the police could do something to stop so many robberies doesn’t it. As I told you in the last letter the 119 Infantry has been in <s>bivouck</s> bivouac since Sunday and the first few day were certainly cold. Monday morning everything was frozen up including me. Reguardless of what the travel advertisements say about Florida it’s rather cold when a canteen of water freezed on your hip. I am glad to say that we <s>age</s> are going back to camp Friday and I know the shower room will really be crowded. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c832312081fa06d8f4c398ebd12f3d3c.jpg fdd3bbc1a99a18ae94178bc94bc6809a PDF Text Text In the last two letters I did not get a chance to tell you how much I enjoyed my short visit at home. No matter how short they are the visits always help me more than anything<s>s</s> else for the <s>that</s> memory of home is the only thing that keeps us going sometime. Camp Blanding is <s>l</s> not nearly as nice as the other camps that I have been stationed at. The camp itself is much smaller and there is little vegetation in this area. In fact the place looks like a desert. The sand is ankle deep and there is plenty dust. Well its about time for me to go back to work - Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d36bb4896008f12830eb12fb1c430d3d.jpg 8772ba6f472a73c9eb42888e6ed137ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0219 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, February 19, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/19/1943 Description An account of the resource 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 Camp Blanding's features and how different it is from the other camps that he's been to. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d9df504cbc2063a83e27f58e0a3b7e58.jpg 1d90190eb2b9e4649bc218fffe675939 PDF Text Text February 13, 1943 Dear Mother, I thought I had seen every- thing and knew quiet a bit about the army but the 119 Infantry Regiment has shown me that I have a lot to learn. As I have written many times, I had thought that I had been in several hard working outfits but they were pickers compared to this outfit. The actual work is not nearly as hard as most camps but the hours are <s>afful</s> awful. Our work day starts at six in the morning and goes til five in the afternoon with one hour off for lunch and school four nights a week <s>w</s> from seven thirty untill a little after nine four nights a week. Of course the other three nights are not necessarly free and the boys usually figure out something https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bfa5153cad93a079b2bc9c4a7e07f19f.jpg a78bdbd214264373e23f81d542079c0b PDF Text Text for us to do. Infact all officers are to be <s>at</s> at a meeting tomorrow morning and the Regiment is going to move out for a weeks bivouac tomorrow afternoon so we are not exactly free on Sundays. The trip down on the train was rather uneventfull untill we got to Jacksonville. Just before I got off the train I <s>was</s> saw Mr. Marshall and as he was getting off the train too + went to his hotel and washed up before reporting to Camp Blanding for duity. He showed me a little of the town which I liked very much and hope I have time to go and see again. All of my bagage arrived safely so I am fairly well settled now but it going to take me a while to get used to my new home. I do not want to alarm you but things look as though I will not have annother leave for quiet https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3338af05225a03d123017c970aa6f20e.jpg 2bde33be3d2114e737555499edc04fd3 PDF Text Text a while. It’s not that I think the 30th Division is going to move out for I am sure it is not ready to go. In fact I will not <s>y</s> be giving away military information when I tell you that we are in the frist stages of our training. However I have used up all my leave for sometime to come so am just facing the facts. Again I have written you a bum letter but honestly I am going to get straight and write you a good one soon. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f55cd24696e27342d57f88acbb01b80a.jpg eea602eb16fb2085166901e073b5d858 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0213 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Blanding, FL, February 13, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/13/1943 Description An account of the resource 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. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9d63052d2dc6a0950d4018f574ac2b4d.jpg cb15b501998d6b5eb3a2cad528dc7b79 PDF Text Text [Jan. 30, 1943] Friday Night Dear Mother, I was very glad to hear that your cold was better and hope that you are fully recovered now. As usual there are plenty of colds here and we are all ways trying to figure out ways to stop <s>th</s> the men from getting them and to harden them up at the same time. The men in our company look better than any I have seen since I have been here. Most of them are in their early twenties and have what it takes to make good soldiers. They are full of spunk and willing to give everything they have got and I am getting a big kick out of working https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5770c1e2810e87546a2c55484a50faf7.jpg 851e2d2165bb6e312624cc3c6e2d5429 PDF Text Text with them. The other day one of the boys was talking about how fast he could run so I had a race and to everyone’s (mine too) surprise I won so the boys think I am not such an old man after all. It seems rather strange to have a group of two hundred men only several years younger than myself look on me as their elder doesn’t it. There are several boys from Richmond here but I don’t know any of them. By the way I got a wedding gift for Jack yesterday. A sterling silver plat about the size of a very large dinner plat. I had a hard time getting him something but I think he will like this. Very reasonable too - $10 which was not bad at all considering the prices around army camps. Well its time for me to sign off as we have an inspection tomorrow. Will write Monday or Tuesday. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/143869e5c3c40a469041f7656f8a49f3.jpg a2ff8f20b745963114a8ad299f769993 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0130 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, January 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/30/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about the new men in the company and his interactions with them. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0e0607411a33ed0329b517b7e3ea90d3.jpg 1cecb913c6df99d2bf60d7632246872a PDF Text Text [Jan. 24, 1943] Sunday Dear Mother, I was very sorry to hear that you had had a cold and hope that you are fully recovered now. As usual the weather here has been changing daily from very warm to very cold and many of the boys have had had colds. However I am glad to say that I have been very well. In fact we have been having physical training every morning and I feel better now than I have fell for a year. Well you son has been placed in charge of six homing pigions here and frankly I am having a barell full of fun with them. I never <s>new</s> knew how interesting they https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/cbe4ed1df5f67c1787d7b3de426bfb41.jpg 07bfc24e3e983586a66c54e274be5d99 PDF Text Text were before and will have many tails to tell you and Nancy before it’s over. If you should want a new type of pet in the near future, I would recomend homing pigeons highly. Naturarly they are quiet a bit of trouble but I believe you would find it worth while if you had the time. I do not know if I mentioned it or not when I was home but we still have about twice the number of second Lts. here that <s>are</s> we should have and are attempting to train these new officers as well as the men who have just come into the army. Of course these conditions cause an unsettled feeling and I have really had the work laid on me since I came back. Now we are starting Monday morning with 200 new trainees and from the looks of things now https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/073569f8ab24ccf5b090457f3457dede.jpg 48172a94710b5fe75336743b09597253 PDF Text Text I am going to be held more or less responsible for their frist phase of training which is no small job of training. The other night I went to a movie and in the news reel saw some shots of the snow <s>and</s>in N.H. and thought of Bob. Somehow I have lost his adress and wish you would sent it to me for I would like to write him. Have you found out if you have to pay income tax this year or not? I have not figured mine out yet but I believe it is going to be over $100 so <s>may</s> will have to have you send me a little money when I get ready to pay. Due https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/086acb75b6314a06c35ff5548da81f3b.jpg 463e40d9ca90cc5921b04cec0597747c PDF Text Text to the increase in food the officers mess has had to raise prices and I may have to have you send a little money every now and then to keep a little ahead. Of course when I speak of money I mean the money from my allotment. Well I just saw cole come accross the street and I know he wants me to go to a movie with him so. Love Jimmie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6a4d542c8a2b8787e2949f81614347bc.jpg f27091e7184231a3b0ab0cd1532261a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0124 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, January 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/24/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie talks about the weather. He has been put in charge of homing pidgeons. Jimmie will be in charge of training the new trainees in their first stage of training. Jimmie says that the prices in the officers mess hall have gone up. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9cdb7b88c738bdb07fd1d6e887862c65.jpg dc22d78aac2c3931c1273b54b42549a6 PDF Text Text [Jan. 17, 1943] Sunday Dear Mother, I arrived safely and in much better spirits Wednesday than when I left. You have no idea what a relief it was to find that you and Nancy were getting along so well and to know that your ankle is healing so rapidly. Well things are about the same here with little changes. Col. Kirby went to Ft. Benning for an inspection tour while I was home and he is in better spirits than I have seen him for a good while. In fact everyone is a little happier and things are https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/356e409ca1b954670c711155cc5374a5.jpg 12ca23ee4ea4a3b335db04bfb5d47d16 PDF Text Text going much smoother. The men for the new training set-up are begining to come in and I believe that they will be the best group of men that we have had since I have been here. When the Yonker’s and I arrieved at the station <s>in Charal</s> who should we find but Henry. He was begining to worry that they would sell my ticket and came down and bought the ticket himself to hold for me. The Yonkers went on home and Henry and I talk untill the train came - 11:05. I must say that just as I found Henry’s company reminding me that things had not changed much things at home effected me the same way. It is really wonderfull and I hope and pray that they will continue the same way. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bb22f4b1d1947de4ec952c72eeb87285.jpg 0099b6ba46dce67f43a12600e23a5531 PDF Text Text Capt. Harris seemed very glad to see me and wanted to know how everything was at home. We are going over to the officers club for dinner tonight and I am looking forward to seeing the old crowd again. When one thinks of it; it is rather fine <s>that</s> the way people from all over this country of ours are thrown together here and the way they adjust themselves to fit into their proper places. If the weather that we are having is true Alabama weather spring is just around the corner. By the way, we have https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/afcdb6913cacf73b79278feb9c908306.jpg f6a73683d4a1b9b1d9e2deeeaca9fc53 PDF Text Text one thing here that I have never been able to understand. No matter how cold it is in the morning - very often frost - if the late afternoons are at all warm <s>which is not at all warm</s> which is not at all unusal the frogs and crickets have a big time singing and it sounds just like spring time in Virginia. Well I will try to make the next letter a little more interesting. Don’t know what’s wrong witl me. Love Jimmie P.S. I think you should get that <s>b</s> B ration card. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/2d653f028c90d4e65571bc897fd7b921.jpg 856b556e8c2895a5ef7fefec4acdd5ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0117 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, January 17, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/17/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie says that everyone at the camp is in better spirits. Jimmie talks about his travels back to camp. He talks about going to an officers dinner soon. Jimmie talks about the weather and how the wildlife respond to it. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/885092c94bf7c756c00e904506f091d4.jpg 3269bf78c860099a1938e989764ba08f PDF Text Text January 1, 1943 Dear Mother, I have been a little slow writing this week. As I have told you before we are changing our training set up so things are rather unsettled and we have had to work a few nights so that is my excuse. I am glad to say that I exspect to get my leave this time so will be home sometime Friday. Well the war news has been good lately hasn’t it. The Russians are susceeding in whiping a <s>tird</s> tird and frantic Germany. The Japs are begining to realize that a island empire cannot successfuly carry on an aggressive campagne against a nation who has superior sea power. I was very glad to hear that Bo Peep came to see you and hope that you did not work too hard. I got a letter https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1a921084c503192b19679ad4fb53deb9.jpg f7ec43e518cc397a4b2cbfc6bf0b76a9 PDF Text Text from him yesterday thanking me for a very nice time and he had many nice things to say about you and Nancy. You and Nancy did not play fair with me on those xmas checks. I see no reason why you cannot take them and buy yourselves something nice. You know I buy anything that I want for myself and no do deney myselve and I know that there is something nice that both of you want and I see no reason why you should not get it. Well here’s keeping my fingers crossed. If you do not hear from me, I will be home sometime Friday. Transportation is such a mess now I cannot say exacly when I will get there. Love Jimmie What do you think of the place card the boys made for the Bn party. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0c924033375b60a1edc6b9d2647a45eb.jpg a2802cb624d0e64fbe959b478aef9bb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062) Subject The topic of the resource University History Blacksburg (Va.) Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South World War II Description An account of the resource Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00210.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Collection</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1990_062_F06_1943_0101 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, January 1, 1943 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1943 Description An account of the resource Jimmie hopes he can get home for leave at the end of the week. War news is going well and the Russians are doing well against the Germans as well as the U.S. is against the Japanese. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 6