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  • Collection: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)
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Robert tells his mother about the Christmas presents he received. He describes his Christmastime in the Navy.
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Photographs Some are of Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., J. W. Monteith, Sr. and Nancy Monteith. taken at an unknown location. Other photos include D-Day…
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The citation details Jimmie's actions on D-Day that awarded him the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Typed manuscript of "Jimmie W. Monteith '41 Virginia Tech's D-Day Hero" by John A. Coulter II published in the Corps Review Vo13, #1 Fall 1994 .
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The letters are between Henry Straker and his mother Clara. Henry talks about his service in the war. His mother talks about the issues on the…
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The Brightbills wish congratulations on what seems to be Nancy's high school graduation.
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Meriwether asks Nancy about the car accident. She says that David is on a destroyer escort and now she is worried about him.
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Mr. Monteith tells his daughter about his trip to the farm and what they have been doing.
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She talks about her trip to Switzerland and the affair that she had during her stay. She also talks about failing a French exam so has to take it…
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A note telling Mrs. Monteith how glad he was to speak at the beginning of the Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament.
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This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1962.
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This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through June 30, 1962.
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This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through December 31, 1961.
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This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through September 30, 1961.
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This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1961.
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Clara talks about not getting a lot of correspondence from the United States. She talks about having a heart attack and recovering.
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Henry tells Carrie that he received the newspapers about Cousin Ernest's death. He then goes on to update her on the happenings of various people.
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Mrs. Bates invites Carrie and Nancy to come visit in the next year. She says that there is a lot of loss around her neighborhood and she hopes that…
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A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "The Fayette Tribune Pays Tribute to E. M. Cabell." The article says that Mr. Cabell just…
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Lt. Smith talks about his visit with Mrs. Vesty and tour of the camp Jimmie was in. There is a drawing of the camp on one of the pages.
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A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Hugh McGuire Brand Transferred to Washington by Navy." Hugh McGuire Brand is the grandson of Mr.…
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A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Lt. Comdr. Ralph Jones Aboard Enterprise." Lt. Comdr. Jones is married to Mr. E. M. Cabell's…
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Helen sends Mrs. Monteith an Easter greeting card with a letter written on the back regarding the ceremony and honor of the Congressional Medal of…
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E.M. Cabell sends a newspaper clipping about the occasion of Mrs. Monteith recieving the Congressional Medal of Honor for Jimmie.
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Bob sends his mother cash as a present. He says his plans for a present fell through.
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Jack thanks Mrs. Monteith for sitting and talking to him the other night at dinner. He updates her on life at Camp Peary.
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Isabel thanks Mrs. Monteith for sending a package to her mother. She updates her on her family.
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Jack thanks Mrs. Monteith for the package. He talks about recieving a phone call from Jimmie where they made plans to meet up in London on December…
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping entitled "Thanksgiving" by George C. McIntosh with a note at the bottom from Bessie.
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. E. M. Cabell celebrating her 78th birthday.
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Cadet Cabell Brand, the Cabell's grandson, returning to VMI after serving in the Army to finish his…
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. Woodrow Wilson visiting Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Cabell.
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A postcard from the Cabell Coal Company with a newspaper clipping talking about a Navy Vessel being named after Lietenant Acree.
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A letter from a soldier thanking the Monteiths for letting him and Virgil stay for Christmas at their house. He talks about his travels back to Fort…
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Newspaper clipping of the death of Lieut. John W. Acree, presumably the Cabell's son-in-law.
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A get well card from some friends who missed Mr. Monteith at a convention they all went to.
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A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
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Death recognition of Jimmie W. Monteith, Sr. from the Cabell Coal Company
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A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.
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