1 50 3 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/cdbd30b9313a6b032383eb905ac6f9f3.jpg 5867a7fe89658f7ac0d18660f039637b PDF Text Text March 22, 1945 Dear Mrs. Monteith, I know that yesterday was a proud day for you and Nancy. You may have friends to whom you would like to send clippings so I am sending you a couple. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, Leonora H. Wright 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_F15_1945_0322_1 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Lenora H. Wright to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, March 22, 1945 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/22/1945 Description An account of the resource Lenora tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor and has attached clippings of the article so she can send them out to 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 15 archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ce2d370d5d43386992048f05e0bafe67.jpg 0c579085878deae4f4b654feade47bc7 PDF Text Text <table> <tbody> <tr> <th>Left Page</th> <th>Right Page</th> </tr> <tr> <td> to you. Please remember that all of Virginia is thinking of you and is proud of your son - and [Mother?], Jim and I are among them. Sincerely, Adelaide Boze Glascock Thursday March the twenty-second </td> <td> [March 22, 1945] Dear Mrs. Monteith and Nancy, We know that you must know how proud Jim and I are of Jimmie. This outstanding national honor which has been [conferred?] upon him has only increased the pride which we usually </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e74ad946a09912505358c4b0ca79c852.jpg 57bb1e0bd5eb4977926dd206281573c2 PDF Text Text felt towards him. It must be difficult to analyze your own feelings knowing your son to be a national hero. Your hearts must be overflowing with happiness, pride and sorrow that he is not here to witness this great recognition of his service to his country - But he is here - in spirit - and that thought must be a great comfort https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d39652ac14ae74a6b021951d07539dbc.jpg 5baf1632479b97d7675af0a142829304 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_F15_1945_0322_2 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Adelaide Boze Glascock to Carrie and Nancy Monteith, Richmond, VA, March 22, 1945 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/22/1945 Description An account of the resource Adelaide tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor. She says that it must be difficult to analyze her feelings knowing this great honor but also not having her son. 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 15 archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a306ac28aa9cef1d018bf37c4a93938a.jpg 97234bba86f65fdbf852dc9dcf9bd108 PDF Text Text [March 22, 1945] Dear Mrs. Monteith, I have just read of the high honor Jimmie has received and I want you to know how proud https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f60a2d70155b406b91d667ba638c21b1.jpg eb46a7b75665020cc2a2773af7c4f34a PDF Text Text <table> <tbody> <tr> <th>Left Page</th> <th>Right Page</th> </tr> <tr> <td> I know how proud you and Nancy must feel to have such a brave hero for a son and brother. Sincerely Winkie March 21, 1945 </td> <td> I am of him. He was such a find person I am not at all surprised at his receiving the highest military award in our country. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/215de47af984232f08270271fb607d74.jpg 2f17e7747a8681cb02097043f2373169 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a51e9c1e56c4bc6dfd9a956fc3934f55.jpg 2378da9b1e84393a7b538e5801b38c5d 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_F15_1945_0322_3 Title A name given to the resource Letter, Winkie to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Norfolk, VA, March 21, 1945 (Ms1990_062) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/22/1945 Description An account of the resource Winkie tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor. 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 15 archived