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Collection: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)
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Maps of D-Day Invasion (Ms1990_062)
Photographs (Ms1990_062)
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 photos and photos of soldiers.
Newspapers and Magazine Articles (Ms1990_062)
Card, Various People to Mr. J.W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, May 30, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A get well card from some friends who missed Mr. Monteith at a convention they all went to.
Postcard, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, New York, NY, April 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
This postcard tells Mrs. Monteith of how to address letters to him. It says that he is in an unassigned company.
Letter, Lossie to Mrs. J. W. Monteith and Nancy Monteith, Williamsburg, VA, September 6, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Lossie tells Mrs. Monteith how she has been busy getting rid of things in the house. She tells her that she dropped off piano music for her at someone's house for her to pick up.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 6, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the dance being a success. He talks about Col. Francis Lumnis who he has gotten close to. Jimmie says some of the men he works with are being sent to Virginia and that is where he hopes to go.
V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, September 5, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about receiving a booklet from the churches of Ginter Park. He says that they landed at Geala and have reached Enna and Tronina since.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Cambridge, MA, September 4, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about how relaxed this month's work is supposed to be compared to the others. He talks about the weather in Massachusetts.
Postcard, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, 1961 (Ms1990_062)
This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through September 30, 1961.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 30, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He asks his mother to have Nancy try to find a shirt for him downtown. Bob has applied for a comission in the Navy, but Jimmie wishes he hadn't because he thinks they were about to stop drafting men in his…
Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, September 3, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. Woodrow Wilson visiting Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Cabell.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the older ages (thirties and fourties) of the men in the camps, especially the ones with college degrees. He says that his Uncle Archie is trying to find a way into the service. There are transportation issues everywhere. He says…
Letter, Marcus L. Oliver to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Blacksburg, VA, September 25, 1962 (Ms1990_062)
A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of her husband and two sons.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, September 25, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about reading a letter from Mrs. Vesty [who lived across the street from his parents.] He talks about the night operations that are beginning and the technicians that he works with.
V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, September 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about being promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He is sending a shawl home to his mother.
V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, September 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 21, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about how being single ensures that someone is always trying to set you up on a date. Jimmie says that this time he is going to have some time to rest before the new shipment of men come in.
Membership Card, Marcus L. Oliver to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Blacksburg, VA, September 20, 1962 (Ms1990_062)
A membership card from the alumni association at Virginia Polytechnic Institute acknowledging Mrs. Monteith's donation to the Alumni Fund in memory of her husband and her two sons, Jimmie and Robert.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about finances.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, September 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about the new Pacific campaign starting.
Letter, Mrs. J.W. Monteith to Robert P. Monteith, Richmond, VA, September 16, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Carrie talks about the letters that Jimmie sent that she is forwarding to Bob. She also talks about what she has been doing, including canning.
V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, September 13, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about sending silver from Algiers back home. He is trying to find a present in Sicily to send home.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 13, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says they had a busy week shipping troops all over America. He and his assistant, Sergeant Parker, helped to ship men to their destinations. Jimmie says he has a date to go on a picnic with Captain Harris and his wife.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, September 12, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about Frances, his wife, getting the bracelet he sent from New Caledonia.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, September 10, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about finishing building a communications hut to put the radar gear in. He talks about coping with Jimmie's loss.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, September 1, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about getting permanent equipment in. He talks about receiving and reading copies of Jimmies letters.
V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, September 1, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the 1st Division losing 25 bags of mail. Jimmie talks about how the people are picking almonds and it reminds him of home.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 9, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about the atomic bombs dropping in Japan. He talks about having a nice dinner with his replacement's family.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 9, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about Jimmie and how he would like to read copies of some letters, including Jimmie's last letters.
Letter, Helen to Carrie and Nancy Monteith, Greenville, VA, August 8, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 6, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about news of his friend Dale Haverstock who he received a letter from. He also talks about the friends from school he has been running into on the island.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Cambridge, MA, August 6, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about the war news and believes the Allies are winning. He talks about having dinner and going swimming with two French soldiers.
Letter, T Rupert Coleman to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Harrisonburg, VA, August 6, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
Letter, Miss Constance King to Miss Nancy Monteith, Richmond, VA, August 4, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Harry and Grace Justice to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Covington, VA, August 3, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 28, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about a mix up in insurance. He also believes that he will be staying at the camp for a while.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm. He talks about finding where his friend is stationed and getting to talk with him.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Cambridge, MA, August 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about getting up early to study for exams, because paperwork was confidential and couldn't leave the building. He says that someone is sending his mom strawberries from France.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 23, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the new ampetheatre built at Fort McClellan.
Letter, Lt. W. T. "Jack" Rich to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, NY, August 21, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jack Rich tells Mrs. Monteith that her friends have been very supportive recently. He also tells her that he will not be able to secure any more information for her.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 20, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about wanting to look up where a friend is stationed when he goes into Honolulu. He talks about having a cat and washing the dishes after his friends make lunch.
Letter, Randy to Carrie and Nancy Monteith, Pittsburgh, PA, August 2, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Lt. C. E. Sammetinger to Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Fort McClellan, AL, August 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
Letter, William R. Yonker to Carrie and Nancy, San Francisco, CA, August 19, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He talks about what he is doing in New Guinea.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], August 18, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Bruce [Perrin?] to Mr. Humbert, Richmond, VA, August 17, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
The Cabell Coal Company, Covington, VA, August 17, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Death recognition of Jimmie W. Monteith, Sr. from the Cabell Coal Company
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 16, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 16, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the rifle range training during the week. Jimmie has to arrange a dance to boost morale. He's trying to get enough girls to attend it. He talks about insurance and final paperwork regarding his father's death.
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