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Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 23, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the new ampetheatre built at Fort McClellan.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 16, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the rifle range training during the week. Jimmie has to arrange a dance to boost morale. He's trying to get enough girls to attend it. He talks about insurance and final paperwork regarding his father's death.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 13, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother about getting settled back in since he went home.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 29, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about visiting his Uncle Archie. He talks about his living quarters.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 28, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about war news in Russia where the Germans are fighting. He believes that if there is a new front to fight the Germans, then they will lose. The heat is making life difficult for the troops. The older troops are having a hard time with…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Anniston, AL, July 19, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the trainees and their physical and mental struggles since they are much older than him. Jimmie got to spend time with his Uncle Archie. Jimmie thinks he is going to be transfered to the batallion headquarters to a desk job soon.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Miss Nancy Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 15, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie writes to his sister about how hot the camp is. He tells her about the serviceman's insurance policy.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 8, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says the mail service is better than at Ft. Benning. Jimmie expects to see his Uncle Archie soon. Jimmie is advising his father on his health and finding a doctor to help.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 7, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he is enjoying Fort McClellan. He reflects on his visit home. He says that the food is wonderful and he enjoys the other officers. He says that there is a separate colored training outfit.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his parents that Col. Luminus is his regimental commander. He believes he's going to like it at Fort McClellan.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, June 7, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that training is getting harder even though he thought it would ease up after the first part. He says that there were military representatives from South American countries visiting the camp. Their demonstration was…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA June 3, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his father about what the anti-tank gun crew have to do. He says that if the soldier has fait in himself and his weapon, then he will succeed. But if he gets scared, then he will fail.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA June 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his father that he hopes he is getting better and to not let the doctors worry him. Jimmie gives his opinion about doctors and their usefulness. Jimmie says that he hasn't had a bad case of poison oak in a while since taking some sugar…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, May 18, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he wishes his father would get better. He tells his mom that she and his dad don't need to worry because he can take care of himself. Jimmie details life in the camp on the weekends.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, May 14, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the weather and his dailly activities including working with anti-tank guns and mortars. He talks about the price of his uniform and gas rationing in the camp. He is hoping to get leave soon.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, May 8, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he went to see Uncle Archie again on the weekend. Details his schedule in the came.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J.W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, May 5, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie details camp life and his jobs in the camp.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, April 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother about machine gun training in the camp. Jimmie visited his Uncle Archie in Birmingham, AL. the previous weekend and details his trip.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, April 16, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his father about racial integration in the camps and about public speaking about his profession before the army. He tells his father that he has gone on a trek through the swamp.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, April 14, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother about training, his past two weekends off, and his upcoming trip to Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, April 7, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie describes a blackout in the camp to practice for an air raid. One of his friends set him up on a date for the upcoming weekend.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, April 3, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his father about the Officer's Training Program including classes. He lists his new address at Fort Benning. Jimmie says that he does not like that his classes are mixed with African Americans.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, March 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie compares the difficulty of Fort Benning to the first year at V.P.I. He describes Atlanta. He say that he likes Fort Benning very much. He says that he enjoyed his visit home.
Postcard, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort Benning, GA, March 25, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Notes Jimmie Monteith's address change as he goes to Fort Benning, GA.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, March 10, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he passed to go to officers training school in Fort Benning, GA.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, March 3, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that he's been in the army for 5 months. Jimmie went to the board to [interview?] for officer's training school.
Letter, Archie [Monteith?] to Jimmie W. Monteith, Birmingham, AL, March 1, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie's uncle Archie writes to him. He says he lives near Fort McClellan and wishes Jimmie would be sent there. Archie belongs to the civil defense and there will be a blackout there in 2 weeks to conserve energy. Archie says that Birmingham is…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, February 19, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his father that he went to the rifle range and fired a 1903 Springfield. He has applied to Officers Training school.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, January 28, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, January 22, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, January 16, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that he will be in charge of the heaters and that there are some men being sent to Alabama, but thankfully he is not one of them. He remarks on his father's health and says that he is glad he is feeling better.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, December 28, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
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 friend Jack will be coming by at some point.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, December 24, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie thanks his mother for the presents and tells her about his plans to spend Christmas in Greenville at the Ballengers home.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, December 17, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his father he might get a Christmas furlough. He says he received the peanuts that his parents sent.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith [Mother], Camp Croft, SC, December 4, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he will remain at the camp permanently to be an instructor.
Thanksgiving 1941 Infantry Training Menu, Camp Croft, SC, November 26, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
Written insert say that Jimmie received a box of delicious candy.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith [Mother], Camp Croft, SC, November 17, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Miss Nancy Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, November 5, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Camp Croft, SC, October 23, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith [Mother], Camp Croft, SC, October 20, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Enlistment card, War Department to Mrs. Carrie P. Monteith, Washington, D.C., October 4, 1941 (Ms1990_062)
Informs Jimmie Monteith that he has been accepted for military service.
Oral History with Nancy Kelly, January 4, 2019 (Ms2019-001)
In this interview, Nancy talks about her time as a lesbian at Virginia Tech in the late 1970s and her memories of the Denim Day event planned by the Gay Student Alliance as part of Gay Awareness Week in 1979.
1959 Commencement Film
The 1959 Commencement Film depicts part of the 1959 graduation and commissioning ceremony.
Postcard of three Soldiers, n.d. (Ms2014-002)
Postcard featuring a photograph of 3 young soldiers. No contextual information given.
Unidentified Photographs, n.d. (Ms2014-002)
Collection of undated B&W and Kodacolor photographs, primarily of people and places around Blacksburg. Includes 109 photographs.
Photograph, June 23, 1947 (Ms2014-002)
Kodacolor photo of a building and its grounds. Labeled on back with the year "1947".
Photograph, "Cheryl Johns", June 19, 1947 (Ms2014-002)
Kodacolor photo of a young girl. Labeled on back with "Cheryl Johns - 1947".
Photograph, "Donnie Anderson", April 23, 1947 (Ms2014-002)
Kodacolor photo of an older woman. Labeled on back of photo with "Donnie Anderson - April 1947".
Photograph, "Group Photograph", March 25, 1947 (Ms2014-002)
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…
Photograph, "Snow", February 23, 1947 (Ms2014-002)
Kodacolor photo of snow around a lake/pond. Labeled on back with "Snow - 1947".