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Robert tells his mother about the Christmas presents he received. He describes his Christmastime in the Navy.

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.

Class of 1958 first black graduate of Virginia Tech

Mallory Foutch came to Virginia Tech in 2016 after attending both undergrad and grad school elsewhere. During school, she was a passionate social activist and feminist, which she turned to in her work here with the Women’s Center as a program…

Rosemary Beiszner came to Virginia Tech as a foot in the door to the academic world. She attended undergraduate at Mercyhurst College, studying home economics. She went on to pursue a master’s degree in family and child development at Ohio State.…

The citation details Jimmie's actions on D-Day that awarded him the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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 .

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.

Happy birthday wishes from Robert Grafton.

"For being such a nice teacher."

The Brightbills wish congratulations on what seems to be Nancy's high school graduation.

Valentines Day Card

Meriwether asks Nancy about the car accident. She says that David is on a destroyer escort and now she is worried about him.

Mr. Monteith tells his daughter about his trip to the farm and what they have been doing.

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 again.

A note telling Mrs. Monteith how glad he was to speak at the beginning of the Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1962.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through June 30, 1962.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through December 31, 1961.

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

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1961.

Clara talks about not getting a lot of correspondence from the United States. She talks about having a heart attack and recovering.