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

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.

A letter from the Richmond Archers notifying Mrs. Monteith that they will hold the annual Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament on May 21, 1961. They extend an invitation to Mrs. Monteith and her family.

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

A letter from the Richmond Archers notifying Mrs. Monteith that they will hold the annual Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament on May 17, 1959. They extend an invitation to Mrs. Monteith and her family. Directions are written on the back.

A letter from the Society of the First Division thanking Mrs. Monteith for forwarding the letter from General Powell of Fort Benning, GA.

A letter from the Headquarters United States Army Infantry Center in Fort Benning, GA informing Mrs. Monteith that a court on the Reservation was named after Jimmie.

A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of Robert P. Monteith. Also, he expressed his sympathy for the loss of Robert.

A letter from the Commonwealth of Virginia's World War II Memorial Commission notifying her that the Memorial will be completed in about a year. He is inviting her ahead of time to the dedication ceremony as a Guest of Honor.

A letter from Virginia Polytechnic Institute notifying Mrs. Monteith that the school is planning a Memorial service to honor Techmen who died in World War II. They are inviting her and will present her with an engraved certificate honoroing Jimmie's…

A letter from the Post Special Services at Fort McClellan informing Mrs. Monteith of the programs that take place in the Monteith Ampitheater. The letter has two programsencclosed.

A letter from the Post Special Services at Fort McClellan notifying Mrs. Monteith that they received the negative of Jimmie and they will enlarge it and frame it in their office. The letter has four pictures enclosed including photos of Jimmie, his…

A letter from the Infantry Replacement Training Center notifying Mrs. Monteith that they will be renaming the Ampitheater after Jimmie.

A letter from the Headquarters of the Army Ground Forces regarding Mrs. Monteith at the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony.

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

A letter from Virginia Polytechnic Institute expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie and express pride over Jimmie receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor.

A letter to notify Mrs. Monteith that the personal effects of Jimmie are being sent to her.

A letter from the American Red Cross expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the American Red Cross expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the Virginia Conservation Commission expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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

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

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.

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 much there. He concludes his letter by saying that he hopes the girls will be spending time in the…

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 and that they should take care of themselves.

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 the summer at the farm.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

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

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

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

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

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 in a combatant outfit. Jimmie learned to float in the Mediterranean Sea

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

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 rationing. He mentions a heating problem in the winter. Jimmie talks about going to a college football…

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.

List of names, maybe for thank you notes

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