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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.

List of names, maybe for thank you notes

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 homefront in England, including bombings.

Winkie tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

Jack tells Mrs. Monteith that he has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

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

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 15th.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the Richmond Times-Dispatch thanking Mrs. Monteith for thanking them for their tribute to Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

This is the text of the speech given at the 5th annual Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament held by the Richmond Archers.

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.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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.

Bob talks about the new Pacific campaign starting.

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.

Bob talks about his brother, Jimmie, getting a promotion and his own assignment. He talks about his plans to bring his wife to stay for a couple weeks. He talks about traveling to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

Bob talks about enjoying his day off taking a drive along the ocean and visiting Sacred Falls.

Bob talks about his friend coming to visit and having dinner with him. He talks about the campaign and how he feels about it.

Bob warns Nancy not to have the cateye of the ring heated when she's getting it resized. He also talks about the victory in the Philippines.

Bob talks about trying to find Christmas presents for his mother and Nancy. Bob talks about how work has not been very busy for 10 days.

Bob talks about the places he's going to be training next, San Clemente Island, the Mohave Desert, and Pearl Harbor. He talks about the recreational activities he does and reflects on his wife's visit.

Bob talks about trying to find Christmas presents for his mother and Nancy. He talks about being offered another job, but turning it down, because he feels his current job is too important.

Bob talks about his work setting up and learning to use the equipment. He talks about his C.O. and everyone's feelings towards him.

Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving letters from the Techgram and the V.P.I. Alumni Fund. He talks about his current job and that when it ends, he doesn't know what job he will be given.

Bob is able to tell his mother about his trip since 2 months have passed. He says that he has taken on another's job in addition to his own.

Bob talks about his mother's second trip to Fort McClellan. Bob also talks about the troops who fought in Europe coming to the Pacific to help the fight there, too.

Bob talks about [Lt. Robert Roscoe] Cutler's death, who was good friends with Jimmie Monteith. Bob also talks about the Fort McClellan Amphitheatre being named after Jimmie.

Bob talks about his mother's trip to Fort McClellan and her next trip for the renaming. He talks about how the war has been won in Europe. He talks about being promoted to 1st Lieutenant.

Bob talks about going on a fishing trip.

Bob talks about getting his first letter from home through. He talks about taking a group of men to set up a camp on the island.

Bob talks about wishing he was home to be with his mother when she received Jimmie Monteith's Congressional Medal of Honor.

Bob talks about seeing two people from Richmond, Lt Wright and Bob Omohundro

Bob talks about news from the Iwo Jima campaign.

Bob talks about the recent invasion of Normandy on D-Day 06/06/1944.

Bob talks about his plans to get home in September. He talks about having his friend Bob Omohundro visit him.

Bob talks about creating exams for a radio technician. He also talks about getting his leave in August and what the process of getting home will be like.

Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving photographs of his wife and daughter. He also talks about the negatives he sent to his wife to make prints for his mother.

Bob talks about a fatal accident where they lost their first pilot. He talks about moving to Termite Village.