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The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia; Friday, November 29, 1963, page 27
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Bob warns Nancy not to have the cateye of the ring heated when she's getting it resized. He also talks about the victory in the Philippines.
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A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Lt. Comdr. Ralph Jones Aboard Enterprise." Lt. Comdr. Jones is married to Mr. E. M. Cabell's…
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Henry tells Carrie that he received the newspapers about Cousin Ernest's death. He then goes on to update her on the happenings of various people.
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Jimmie says that he is in England. He says that he expects to see Jack Rich and his cousin Clara soon.
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Jimmie talks about the work he is doing. He says that the girls he has seen in Alabama don't measure up to the girls in Virginia.
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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…
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Frances writes a love letter detailing what she's doing and how she misses him.
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A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. E. M. Cabell celebrating her 78th birthday.
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Jimmie talks about the young ages (mostly below 23) of the new group of men. He says that he found a friend from Richmond. He is sending photos to his…
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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.
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Memoir by Stevenson W. and Margaret R. Fletcher about their lives from 1908-1914, including living at Solitude, the birth of several of their…
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Bob Bailey (E66) and Grayson Harding (E66) as Junior Santas at a Christmas party, December 1964
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Ranking Junior, John Hall (E66) receives pie, December 1964
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Jerry Carpenter after pie takes its toll, December 1964
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Looking across the scarred ice of Duck Pond, December 1966
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Carol, Leigh Vaughan, Sandy at VPI Duck Pond, Christmas 1966
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Marshall Darnell Vaughan with Hokie Bird at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta
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Final score of the Peach Bowl in Atlanta VPI vs NC State, 31 December 1986
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Presentation drawing for the San Francisco Ballet Building, part of the Civic Center complex in San Francisco. Project #0753
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Jimmie talks about the delay in mail. And hopes that his brother, Bob, can stay stationed in the U.S. for a while longer.
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Bob talks about San Clemente Island. He also describes the radar sets that he works with.
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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…
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Bob talks about war news of a friend's squadron in the Philippines.
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Letter, Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones, December 14, 1924
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Envelope, Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones, December 14, 1924
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Elevations for recreation building showing typical building materials for Pacific Point Condominiums. Project # 0577
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Jimmie tells his father he might get a Christmas furlough. He says he received the peanuts that his parents sent.
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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…
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A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Hugh McGuire Brand Transferred to Washington by Navy." Hugh McGuire Brand is the grandson of Mr.…
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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…
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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…
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A letter showing support for Mrs. Monteith during the holiday and recalling memories spent with her family.
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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…
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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.
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Bob talks about how Christmas is going to be really different this year. He talks about buying a camera for himself.
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Jimmie thanks his mother for the presents and tells her about his plans to spend Christmas in Greenville at the Ballengers home.
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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…
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Robert tells his mother about the Christmas presents he received. He describes his Christmastime in the Navy.
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A letter to notify Mrs. Monteith that the personal effects of Jimmie are being sent to her.
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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.
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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…
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Jimmie says that mail has been very slow. Jimmie talks about his busy holiday going to meals and parties in London. Jimmie hears of General George…
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Jimmie talks about the possibility of a furlough. He talks about how his Christmas was and the presents and cards that he received. He says that his…
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