The J.Harold Montague Papers 1920-1960

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia State University
Johnston Memorial Library
Virginia State University
P.O. Box 9406
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959

Summary

Creator:
A Gift from the estate of J. Harold Montague
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
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

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

Biographical / historical:

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.

Arrangement:

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.

Physical description:
200 items