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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 photos and photos of soldiers.

A get well card from some friends who missed Mr. Monteith at a convention they all went to.

This postcard tells Mrs. Monteith of how to address letters to him. It says that he is in an unassigned company.

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.

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.

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.

Bob talks about how relaxed this month's work is supposed to be compared to the others. He talks about the weather in Massachusetts.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through September 30, 1961.

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…

A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. Woodrow Wilson visiting Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Cabell.

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…

A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of her husband and two sons.

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.

Jimmie talks about being promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He is sending a shawl home to his mother.

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

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.

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.

Jimmie talks about finances.

Bob talks about the new Pacific campaign starting.

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.

Jimmie talks about sending silver from Algiers back home. He is trying to find a present in Sicily to send home.

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.

Bob talks about Frances, his wife, getting the bracelet he sent from New Caledonia.

Bob talks about finishing building a communications hut to put the radar gear in. He talks about coping with Jimmie's loss.

Bob talks about getting permanent equipment in. He talks about receiving and reading copies of Jimmies letters.

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.

Bob talks about the atomic bombs dropping in Japan. He talks about having a nice dinner with his replacement's family.

Bob talks about Jimmie and how he would like to read copies of some letters, including Jimmie's last letters.

A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.

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.

Bob talks about the war news and believes the Allies are winning. He talks about having dinner and going swimming with two French soldiers.

A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

Jimmie talks about a mix up in insurance. He also believes that he will be staying at the camp for a while.

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.

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.

Jimmie talks about the new ampetheatre built at Fort McClellan.

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.

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.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He talks about what he is doing in New Guinea.

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.

A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

Death recognition of Jimmie W. Monteith, Sr. from the Cabell Coal Company

Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm.

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.