Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)

Dublin Core

Title

Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, 1933-1997 (Ms1990-062)

Subject

University History
Blacksburg (Va.)
Montgomery County (Va.)
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
World War II

Description

Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. (1919-1944) was a Lieutenant in the army during World War II. He served his country bravely and was killed on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion of 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Collection consists primarily of his letters home during World War II. Also includes letters of condolence sent to the family following his death, congratulatory letters for being awarded the Medal of Honor, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Collection also contains the correspondence of his brother, Robert P. Monteith, letters of sympathy following the death of his brother and his father, Jimmie Sr., as well as other letters to and from some of his family members. In addition, there are the letters and notes of John Coulter, who wrote a biography about Monteith.

Date

1933/1997

Rights

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr. Collection, Ms1990-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Language

English

Identifier

Ms1990_062_

Rights Holder

Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Items

Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, December 25, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Robert tells his mother about the Christmas presents he received. He describes his Christmastime in the Navy.

Maps of D-Day Invasion (Ms1990_062)

Photographs (Ms1990_062)
Photographs Some are of Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., J. W. Monteith, Sr. and Nancy Monteith. taken at an unknown location. Other photos include D-Day photos and photos of soldiers.

Letters, R. Pierce Lumpkin to Miss Nancy Monteith, July 4, 1936-August 23, 1936 (Ms1990_062)

Newspapers and Magazine Articles (Ms1990_062)

Florist Cards at the Funeral of J. W. Monteith, Jr., July 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Sympathy Cards to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 7 - August 3, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Sympathy Cards to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 6 - August 3, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Citation, Congressional Medal of Honor, undated (Ms1990_062)
The citation details Jimmie's actions on D-Day that awarded him the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Typed Manuscript, "Jimmie W. Monteith '41 Virginia Tech's D-Day Hero", 1994 (Ms1990_062)
Typed manuscript of "Jimmie W. Monteith '41 Virginia Tech's D-Day Hero" by John A. Coulter II published in the Corps Review Vo13, #1 Fall 1994 .

Letters, H. P. Straker to Clara Straker, multiple dates (Ms1990_062)
The letters are between Henry Straker and his mother Clara. Henry talks about his service in the war. His mother talks about the issues on the homefront in England, including bombings.

Card, Robert Hadley Grafton to [Nancy Monteith], undated, (Ms1990_062)
Happy birthday wishes from Robert Grafton.

Card, Janet Ruth Harbold and Joan to [Nancy Monteith], undated, (Ms1990_062)
"For being such a nice teacher."

Card, Mrs. Brightbill and Pattie Brightbill to Nancy [Monteith], undated, (Ms1990_062)
The Brightbills wish congratulations on what seems to be Nancy's high school graduation.

Card, Louise to [Nancy Monteith], Richmond, VA, February 13, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Valentines Day Card

Letter, Meriwether to Nancy Monteith, Beaverdam, VA, January 17, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Meriwether asks Nancy about the car accident. She says that David is on a destroyer escort and now she is worried about him.

Letter, JWM [Mr. J. W. Monteith] to [Nancy Monteith], Elizabeth City, NC, July 30, 1940 (Ms1990_062)
Mr. Monteith tells his daughter about his trip to the farm and what they have been doing.

Letter, ? to Miss Nancy Monteith, London, England, January 21, 1933, (Ms1990_062)
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.

Letter, J.W. Hill to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, undated, (Ms1990_062)
A note telling Mrs. Monteith how glad he was to speak at the beginning of the Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament.

Postcard, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, 1962 (Ms1990_062)
This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1962.

Postcard, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, 1962 (Ms1990_062)
This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through June 30, 1962.

Postcard, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, 1961 (Ms1990_062)
This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through December 31, 1961.

Postcard, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, 1961 (Ms1990_062)
This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through September 30, 1961.

Postcard, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, 1961 (Ms1990_062)
This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1961.

Letter, [Mrs. Frank] Clara Straker to [Mrs. J.] Carrie Monteith, London, England, May 17, 1956 (Ms1990_062)
Clara talks about not getting a lot of correspondence from the United States. She talks about having a heart attack and recovering.

Letter, [Henry?] to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, London, England, November 3, 1955 (Ms1990_062)
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.

Letter, [Mrs. L. L.] Carrie Bates to [Mrs. James W.] Carrie Monteith, Shelbina, MO, December 15, 1947 (Ms1990_062)
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…

Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, January 28, 1946 (Ms1990_062)
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.

Letter, Lt. Conch J. W. Smith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, Chippenham, England, January 27, 1946 (Ms1990_062)
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.

Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, December 19, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
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.

Postcard, [E. M. Cabell] to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, November 3, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
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 granddaughter.

Letter, Helen to Carrie [Mrs. J. W.] and Nancy Monteith, Greenville, VA, March 29, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Helen sends Mrs. Monteith an Easter greeting card with a letter written on the back regarding the ceremony and honor of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Postcard, E.M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, March 25, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
E.M. Cabell sends a newspaper clipping about the occasion of Mrs. Monteith recieving the Congressional Medal of Honor for Jimmie.

Card, Robert Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, San Francisco, CA, March 9, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob sends his mother cash as a present. He says his plans for a present fell through.

Letter, Jack C. Mottinger to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Camp Peary, VA, February 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jack thanks Mrs. Monteith for sitting and talking to him the other night at dinner. He updates her on life at Camp Peary.

Letter, Isabel to Carrie [Mrs. J. W.] Monteith, Staunton, VA, January 7, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Isabel thanks Mrs. Monteith for sending a package to her mother. She updates her on her family.

Letter, W. M. "Jack" Rich to Mrs. J. W. Monteith and Nancy, New York, NY, December 7, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jack thanks Mrs. Monteith for the package. He talks about recieving a phone call from Jimmie where they made plans to meet up in London on December 15th.

Postcard, Bessie to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, November 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
A postcard with a newspaper clipping entitled "Thanksgiving" by George C. McIntosh with a note at the bottom from Bessie.

Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, November 8, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. E. M. Cabell celebrating her 78th birthday.

Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, November 2, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Cadet Cabell Brand, the Cabell's grandson, returning to VMI after serving in the Army to finish his degree.

Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, September 3, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. Woodrow Wilson visiting Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Cabell.

Postcard, E. M. Cabell to Mrs. Carrie Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, March 20, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
A postcard from the Cabell Coal Company with a newspaper clipping talking about a Navy Vessel being named after Lietenant Acree.

Letter, Frank Bettinger to Mrs. J. W. Monteith and Nancy, Fort Monroe, VA, December 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.

Postcard, Mr. & Mrs. Cabell to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, November 17, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Newspaper clipping of the death of Lieut. John W. Acree, presumably the Cabell's son-in-law.

Card, Various People to Mr. J.W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, May 30, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A get well card from some friends who missed Mr. Monteith at a convention they all went to.

Letter, Bruce [Perrin?] to Mr. Humbert, Richmond, VA, August 17, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

The Cabell Coal Company, Covington, VA, August 17, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Death recognition of Jimmie W. Monteith, Sr. from the Cabell Coal Company

Letter, Helen to Carrie and Nancy Monteith, Greenville, VA, August 8, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.

Letter, T Rupert Coleman to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Harrisonburg, VA, August 6, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

Letter, Harry and Grace Justice to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Covington, VA, August 3, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
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