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Collection: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)

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Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, January 21, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about experiencing "real English weather" of rain. Jimmie talks about Roscoe, the dog, entertaining the soldiers.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, January 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about his health being good except for a small cold while in Sicily. Jimmie says Jack's baby was born on December 16th while they were…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], February 1, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about having a battalion dance for the officers. He mentions having been to Troina and Randazzio and lists the officers' names who were…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, February 3, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about high prices of everything in different parts of the world. Jimmie talks about his friend Henry J. who was deferred until his baby…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], February 27, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his mother how the English name their homes on a post by the front gate. Jimmie says that in April he will have been overseas for a year.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], March 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie says that they have been working hard without many leaves. Jimmie talks about his friend Johney who is one of the best 81 mm motor men in the…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], March 19, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about how his brother has gone overseas in the Pacific.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, Monday, March 20, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie sent pictures of the company separately and then lists who is who in the letter.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], Sunday, March 20, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the army chaplain, Father Deery, and how he helps out the regiment. Jimmie sent two more photos to his mother.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], March 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie says that the men are playing baseball in the spring weather. He says that he planned on going to a movie and then listening to Churchhill's…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, March 27, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie said the movie he went to see was "Sweet Rosie O'Grady." Jimmie says that he prefers American girls to English girls. He tells a story about a…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 05, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie details his visit with his cousin Clara in London.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 09, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie traveled back into London. Jimmie says he went to see two movies: a comedy and "There Shall Be No Night."

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 15, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the pictures that he received from his mother.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 22, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about England and the kindness of the people there. Jimmie has been overseas for one year on this date. He tells of the good weather to…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, May 09, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie remarks on Nancy's trip to Florida and tells one of his Jacksonville memories.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, May 14, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the pictures that he received from Nancy in Florida. He talks about animals in Africa and Sicily. He tries to reassure his mother…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, May 19, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his mother not to worry about him and his brother, Bob. He talks about news he heard in the Stars and Stripes of a strike at the Packard…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, May 21, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his mother that his friend Clyde is a prisoner of war captured by the Germans in Tunisia along with a complete battalion of the 16th who…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J.W. Monteith, N.D. (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his father that none of the men know their standings which he thinks is to keep them on their toes. He talks about his tactics course and…

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Bob [Robert P. Monteith], n.d. (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie gives fatherly advice to his brother whose daughter was just born. He gives his brother advice about going into the navy.

List, Names, n.d. (Ms1990_062)

List of names, maybe for thank you notes

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, n.d. (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about a man from Texas that he has befriended who was cut from the class. Jimmie talks about his plans for leave to come home.

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, n.d. (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie delights in being an uncle. He reflects on the changes in the family within the previous year. Jimmie says that he sold his car due to gas…

Photographs

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, May 1, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

He tells his mother that he is in North Africa. He talks about the Arabs and what they look like and wear.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, May 28, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about his friends in the outfit. Jimmie talks about being put in the 16th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Division. He says that he's…

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, June 5, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his mother about conditions in North Africa. He mentions the news of coal strikes back home.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, June 16, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail both ways. Jimmie tells his mother that Africa is very different from the U.S.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, July 8, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about swimming in the Mediterranean Sea and thinnking of home. He says that canned food gets tiresome.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, July 26, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie thinks that V-Mail will get home faster than regular letters. Jimmie talks about his impression of Sicily.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, July 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, August 15, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about getting fresh food to eat. He talks about living in a house in Sicily.

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.

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.

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.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sicily, September 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

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, [England?], November 28, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the Thanksgiving meal he had. He talks about the kitten that he has been living with which he has named Jimmie.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, England, November 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie says that he is in England. He says that he expects to see Jack Rich and his cousin Clara soon.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, [England?], December 10, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail. And hopes that his brother, Bob, can stay stationed in the U.S. for a while longer.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, [England?], December 23, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about the four-day leave he just returned from with Jack Rich in London. He talks about getting a package from his mother and from Bob.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, England, February 23, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie talks about getting Valentine cards from Nancy. Jimmie talks about the things he would like to do in England, but doesn't have the time to.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, England, February 23, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie says that after the war is over, he's going to take a month off and loaf. He says that he is well, but very busy.

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, [England?], May 27, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his mother that he is sending a little silver box from a lady he met. He says that he hopes his mother and Nancy are planning to spend…

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, [England?], May 30, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie tells his mother that he wishes she could get more gas so that she could come and go as often as she wants. He tells her that he is doing fine…

V-Mail, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, England, May 31, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Jimmie describes the spring. He watches the birds build their nests. He mentions how some people he knows have been to New Caledonia and there isn't…

Sympathy Card, Dorothy N. Davis to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 8, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

A card expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. It says that she can appreciate the trying days Mrs. Monteith has had up to now.

Letter, J. A. Ulio to Mrs. Carrie [J. W.] Monteith, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

A letter from the War Department confirming the telegram that notified Mrs. Monteith of Jimmie's death.

Letter, D. S. Freeman to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 11, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

A letter from the Richmond News Leader returning her pictures and letters from Jimmie.

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