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V.P.I. Alumnus

Jimmie says that everyone at the camp is in better spirits. Jimmie talks about his travels back to camp. He talks about going to an officers dinner soon. Jimmie talks about the weather and how the wildlife respond to it.

Jimmie says that the English are using as much American slang as the Americans do. Jimmie is impressed by how the English use their land. He says that he has been on special duty and able to live in a hotel for a few days. Jimmie says that while in…

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

Detail sections for work stations, cabinetry, storage spaces on first and second floors, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting…

Class H-9 Hopper Car No. 61939 In Roanoke Terminal

Bob talks about traveling to the Portsmouth and Boston Navy Yards over the weekend. He talks about the exams he's having before he gets to go back to Richmond to see his family.

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.

Jimmie talks about experiencing "real English weather" of rain. Jimmie talks about Roscoe, the dog, entertaining the soldiers.

Jimmie tells his mother that because of his duties, he missed the trip to Alabama. He remarks on his father's health and the fact that he's not showing improvement. He says that they had a practice air raid that night.

Details, including elevations, sections, perspective, and floor plan views, for ground floor stairs, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for…

Jimmie talks about the weather. He has been put in charge of homing pidgeons. Jimmie will be in charge of training the new trainees in their first stage of training. Jimmie says that the prices in the officers mess hall have gone up.

Bob talks about traveling to and from Hueneme. He also talks about asking his wife to send some clothes to him.

World War II Alumnus

Jimmie talks about his health being good except for a small cold while in Sicily. Jimmie says Jack's baby was born on December 16th while they were together in London.

Jack tells Mrs. Monteith that he's sorry for her loss. He talks about getting ready to move to an Island for training soon. There is also a newspaper clipping enclosed from Pattie saying that she is thinking of Mrs. Monteith.

Lt. Smith talks about his visit with Mrs. Vesty and tour of the camp Jimmie was in. There is a drawing of the camp on one of the pages.

Class H-11a Hopper Car No.92630

Class H-11a Hopper Car No.92635

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

Jimmie tells his father that a new group of men are coming in the next day which he is happy about, because he has been keeping busy doing odd jobs around camp. He's one of the company firemen (which means he inspects the furnace room daily.). Jimmie…

A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "The Fayette Tribune Pays Tribute to E. M. Cabell." The article says that Mr. Cabell just celebrated his 82nd birthday.

Interior of M of W Club Car

Interior of MW Club Car

Bob talks about his mother getting her car back. He talks about running problems all through the night for work.

Class G-5 Gondola Car No.72180

Bob thanks his mother and Nancy for the Christmas presents.

Pine Street and Vine Terrace building elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Pine Street entrance plans and interior elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

North and courtyard elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Building sections for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Jimmie talks about the new men in the company and his interactions with them.

V.P.I. Alumnus

Leigh Vaughan, Rich and Libby Carpenter, Sandy Vaughan, and others before the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, January 4, 2000

Scoreboard at the beginning of the fourth quarter of Va Tech vs. Florida State in the Sugar Bowl at the New Orleans Superdome, January 4, 2000

Bob tells his mother about the new instructors for his classes and the icy weather. He reflects on his mother's Christmas hosting two men who Jimmie knew.

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.

Elkhorn Station-1933

Elkhorn Station, West Virginia

Lincoln Car

Class M1 Mail Car No.96

Isabel thanks Mrs. Monteith for sending a package to her mother. She updates her on her family.

E Company, VTCC, 2nd Battalion, October 1963

Freshman Picture of Don Vaughan, October 1963

Class H-15 Hopper Car no.76950

Class H-15 Hopper Car No.76950

Class H-15 Hopper Car No.76950