A Guide to the Papers of J.Harold Montague Montague, J. Harold 1986-40

A Guide to the Papers of J.Harold Montague

A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives
Collection Number 1986-40


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Repository
Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University
Collection number
vipets00047
Title
The J.Harold Montague Papers 1920-1960
Physical Characteristics
200 items
Collector
A Gift from the estate of J. Harold Montague
Language
English
Abstract
J. Harold Montague was professor of music at Virginia State University. This group consist of photographs, artifacts and a few news clippings. Acc. #1986-40

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Preferred Citation

[The Papers of J.Harold Montague], Accession #1986-40 , Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

Biographical/Historical Information

J. Harold Montague was a native of Hartford, Conneticut. His secondary Education was in that city's public schools and the Hartford School of Music. From Hartford he matriculated at Oberlin College, earning a undergraduate degree in Music. Mr. Montague continued his education and received a Master Degree from Syracuse University.

Before coming to Virginia, Mr. Montague was the dean of music at South Carolina State College for four years. Mr. Montague joined the faculty of Virginia State College for Negroes in 1933 as director of the choir and professor of music. He directed the choir and was department chair until his death in 1950.

He was considered to be one of the finest conductors in the area of Acapella choirs in the nation.

Scope and Content Information

J. Harold Montague's career in Music at Virginia State University is documented through photographs.

Series Decsription

Series I. Correspondence Some Correspondence, most address business matters.

Series II. Photographs Photographs of school scenes at Virginia State. Most are of the choir. There are also a few personal and family photo's.

Series III. Awards Several Awards presented to Bernice Montague.

Series IV. Printed Pamphlets, Invitations, and Programs of Organizations which The Montagues belonged, Degrees, and a marriage license.

Contents List

Series I: Correspondence
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Series II: Photographs
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Series III: Awards
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Series IV: Printed
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