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Jimmie tells his mother that he has been eating the candy that she sent him. He tells his mother that he can get her nylon stockings and silk.

World War II Alumnus

Memoir by Stevenson W. and Margaret R. Fletcher about their lives from 1908-1914, including living at Solitude, the birth of several of their children, vacations, and purchasing/owning a farm in Augusta County.

Bob Bailey (E66) and Grayson Harding (E66) as Junior Santas at a Christmas party, December 1964

Company E Christmas Party, December 1964

Ranking Junior, John Hall (E66) receives pie, December 1964

Jerry Carpenter after pie takes its toll, December 1964

Looking across the scarred ice of Duck Pond, December 1966

Carol, Leigh Vaughan, Sandy at VPI Duck Pond, Christmas 1966

E Company Class of 1967 Christmas card 1966

Final score of the Peach Bowl in Atlanta VPI vs NC State, 31 December 1986

Presentation drawing for the San Francisco Ballet Building, part of the Civic Center complex in San Francisco. Project #0753

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

Bob talks about San Clemente Island. He also describes the radar sets that he works with.

Jimmie tells his sister that he's been reading the book "Without Orders" from his "Pocket Entertainer". He talks about the other literature that is included in it. He talks about the officers all sharing candy from home with each other.

Bob talks about war news of a friend's squadron in the Philippines.

Letter, Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones, December 14, 1924

Envelope, Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones, December 14, 1924

Jimmie tells his mother that he isn't getting leave for Christmas, but will get it in January. He talks about what they're doing in the camp for Christmas. He talks about his friends from home who have either enlisted or been drafted.

Bob talks about a storm on San Clemente that caused their gear to get wet which made a lot of work for them. He also talks about his plans to go back to Hueneme and then get more training.

World War II Alumnus

Mrs. Bates invites Carrie and Nancy to come visit in the next year. She says that there is a lot of loss around her neighborhood and she hopes that war will not come again in her children's lifetime. She talks about her plans to attend a wedding and…

Class G-5 Gondola Car No.72180

Class G-5 Gondola Car No.72180

Class G-5 Gondola Car No.72180

Elevations for recreation building showing typical building materials for Pacific Point Condominiums. Project # 0577

V.P.I. Alumnus

Jimmie tells his father he might get a Christmas furlough. He says he received the peanuts that his parents sent.

V.P.I. Alumnus - Supplied by Central News and Photo Service

Bob tells his mother about a hike he went on. He is in the middle of exams. He discusses plans for Christmas and his hope that Jimmie will be able to make it home for it.

Class G-6 Gondola Car No.91106

A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Hugh McGuire Brand Transferred to Washington by Navy." Hugh McGuire Brand is the grandson of Mr. E. M. Cabell.

Class HC Car No.70200

Class HC Hopper Car No.70200

Class HC Hopper Car No.70200

Class HC Hopper Car No.70200

Bob talks about receiving a Christmas card from Mrs Yonker in the States. He says that at work they have been taken over by NACTU (Night Air Combat and Training Unit).

Bob tells his mother that he got her Christmas package. He talks about the cold weather and the new hats they got for the cold. He talks about the grade point system and a bout of food poisoning in the camp.

A letter showing support for Mrs. Monteith during the holiday and recalling memories spent with her family.

Jimmie reflects on what the family has gone through in the past year. He tells his mother that his leave could be cancelled at any time, but it's currently set for January 8th.

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.

Bob talks about how Christmas is going to be really different this year. He talks about buying a camera for himself.

Class H-9 Hopper Car No.80000

Class H9 Hopper Car No.80000

Jimmie thanks his mother for the presents and tells her about his plans to spend Christmas in Greenville at the Ballengers home.

Jimmie talks about how the English are being so kind to him, inviting him to dinner for Christmas. He talks about his three days with his friend Jack Rich in London. Jimmy talks about going to see a musical show called "Strike a New Note." Jimmie…

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

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

Jimmie talks about receiving the gift his mother and Nancy sent. He says that he has been the commander of company E for the past week or two.

A letter from a soldier thanking the Monteiths for letting him and Virgil stay for Christmas at their house. He talks about his travels back to Fort Monroe.