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Jimmie says that work has been busy with a 10 mile hike and rifle training. He says he can't come home for Thanksgiving, but he might be able to get a Christmas furlough.

Jimmie tells his sister about going to Greenville on the weekends and visiting with a family friend who took him to dinner and a movie. The work at camp is getting harder with long hikes and planes constantly flying overhead.

Tells his father about issues in camp with the hot temperatures, red clay soil, and hot water heater. He says that they received more clothing and rifles.

Jimmie tells his mother about a trip to Greenville with a friend and he finds out there are a few girls colleges that he wanted to visit a friend at one of the nearby schools. He tells her about all the people writing to him since he joined the army.

Informs Jimmie Monteith that he has been accepted for military service.

Postcard featuring a photograph of 3 young soldiers. No contextual information given.

Collection of undated B&W and Kodacolor photographs, primarily of people and places around Blacksburg. Includes 109 photographs.

Kodacolor photo of a building and its grounds. Labeled on back with the year "1947".

Kodacolor photo of a young girl. Labeled on back with "Cheryl Johns - 1947".

Kodacolor photo of an older woman. Labeled on back of photo with "Donnie Anderson - April 1947".

Kodacolor photo of a group of 13 women, numbered with pen. On the back, a partial listing of the women is written out. Remainder of the list is contained on the back of the undated Sue Williams letter in this collection. Complete ordered list of…

Kodacolor photo of snow around a lake/pond. Labeled on back with "Snow - 1947".

Kodacolor photo of a young child in the snow. Labeled on back with "Cheryl Johns - 1947".

Black and white photo of an older man next to several potted plants. Labeled on back with "Tom Kanode with African Violets, July 1944".

Black and white photo of a young girl behind a birthday cake. Labeled on the back with "Mary Virginia Jones on second birthday".

Black and white photo of a woman. Labeled on the back with "Lydia Heller - Dec. 1941".

Black and white photo of a woman in profile. Labeled on the back with "Helen Converse at Fairystone Park - Oct. 22, 1939".

Black and white photo of a young girl. Labeled on the back with "Julia Grey - 21 months old".

Black and white photo of a baby. Labeled on the back with "Raymond Paschall - 6 weeks old".

Black and white photo a man next to a car. On the back is a note with the address for "Rose's 5-10-25 Cent Store".

Black and white photo of two men in front of a car. On the back is a note with the address for "Rose's 5-10-25 Cent Store".

Black and white photo of a man and woman with a "Cone's Atlanta" stamp on the back, dated November 20, 1914.

Black and white photo of two children, with the note "Mary Virginia and Jiffy Jones" (presumably the subjects of the photo).

Last page of a letter sent from Sue Williams of the American Stationary Company advertising their company's products. Back of letter is covered with handwritten notes - primarily names. Names correspond with names and placement of women in the March…

Collection of photo negatives with a range of subjects and locations. Many photos are of associates of Beulah Allen, as well as the Virginia Tech campus and surrounding area. Many negatives are duplicates of developed photos contained in other parts…

The "277 Standard/100 Tropical Recipes" is a 1944 revised edition and includes cocktail recipes in two sections. This edition built on the first version, copyright in 1937. Pages are carbon type copies of recipes, arranged in alphabetical order…

Frank writes of his studies. 4 pages

Phebe writes to Frank about the family affairs. 1 page

Heizer's handwritten account of his Civil War experiences, written in 1927.

Phebe to [?] about family news. 4 pages

Jennie to brother about family news. 3 pages

Becca to Frank about Phebe and baby's welfare. 1 page

Annie to Phebe about family and friend news. 1 page

Frank to Phebe about his mother wanting to visit her and their church trips. 1 page

Frank to Phebe telling her and the baby to take care, and that he hopes to see her soon. 1 page

Frank to Phebe apologizing for handwriting. 1 page

Frank to Phebe about house repairs and maintenance plans. 1 page

Phebe to Frank about about correspondence and family and home news. 4 pages

Frank to Phebe about correspondence and travel and acquaintence activities. 3 pages

Phebe to Frank about acquaintence activities and her health. 3 pages

Frank to Phebe about his travel activities and news of acquaintences. 2 pages

Frank to Phebe about her visiting him soon and inquiring about her health. 1 page

Frank to Phebe about travel news, family news and his activities. 2 pages

Phebe to Frank about family news, health news and asking for clothing materials. 2 pages

Frank to Phebe about his travels and activities and acquaintance news. 2 pages

Phebe to Frank about her health and family news. 2 pages

Frank to Phebe about writing a few lines to send to her with a friend. 2 pages