A Guide to the Andrew Jackson Montague Papers, 1854-1938 Montague, Andrew Jackson Papers, 1854-1938 22001

A Guide to the Andrew Jackson Montague Papers, 1854-1938

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 22001


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
22001
Title
Andrew Jackson Montague Papers,, 1854-1938
Extent
31 cu. ft. and 65 boxes
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Andrew Jackson Montague Papers, Accession 22001, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Elizabeth Hoskins Montague of Richmond, Virginia.

Biographical Information

Andrew Jackson Montague was born 3 October 1862 in Campbell County, Virginia. He graduated from Richmond College in 1882 and from the University of Virginia law school in 1885. Montague entered private practice in Danville, Virginia, then was appointed U.S. attorney for Western Virginia in 1893. Montague served as Virginia's Attorney General from 1898 to 1902 and as Virginia's Governor from 1902 to 1906. Defeated as a senatorial candidate in 1905, Montague served as dean of the Richmond College law school from 1906 to 1909, and practiced law in Richmond, Virginia, from 1909 to 1913. Elected to the U.S. Congress in 1913, Montague served until his death on 24 January 1937 in Urbana, Virginia. He also served in several international organizations and attended several international conferences. Montague married Elizabeth Lyne Hoskins in 1889 and they had three children.

Scope and Content

Andrew Jackson Montague papers, 1854-1938, contain correspondence, financial records, letter books, newspaper clippings, pictures, printed materials, scrapbooks, and speeches chronicling Montague's career as a lawyer, U.S. Attorney for Western Virginia, Attorney General of Virginia, and United States Congressman. Papers highlight Montague's political career and his participation in the Carnegie Endowment for International peace and other organizations and conferences. Some papers concern Montague's activities as a trustee of the Carnegie Institution of Washington and of George Washington University, as well as his teaching career at Richmond College.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

I: Letter books, 1887-1901 II: Correspondence, 1854-1938 III: Veterans' Claims, 1918-1936 IV: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace V: Applications and Recommendations, 1934-1936 VI:Speeches, 1892-1925 VII: Financial Records, 1889-1938 VIII: Miscellany IX: Pictures X: Printed Materials, 1842-1937 XI: Scrapbooks XII: Newspaper Clippings, 1897-1937

Separated Material

Montague's papers dating to his term as governor can be found in Virginia. Governor (1902-1906 : Montague). Executive Papers of Governor Andrew J. Montague, 1902-1906. Accession 45102.


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Contents List

Series I: Letter books , 1887-1901 .
Boxes 1-2
Extent: 2 boxes.

Letter books, 1887-1901, contain Montague's outgoing correspondence while a practicing attorney, U.S. Attorney for Western Virginia, and Attorney General of Virginia.

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II: Correspondence , 1854-1938 .
Boxes 2-38
Extent: 37 boxes.

Correspondence, 1854-1938, contains Montague's personal, professional, and political correspondence. Personal correspondence contains letters to and from family and friends. Professional correspondence contains letters contains correspondence regarding legal actions Montague was involved in as a lawyer and U.S. Attorney, as well as his duties as Attorney General. Political correspondence concerns Montague's campaigns for Attorney General, Governor, and Congress and details his struggles as a progressive Democrat against the political machine running Virginia, as well as national politics. Also addresses his duties as Congressman, including legislation. Contains sub-series: A: General Correspondence, 1854-1938; B: U.S. Attorney for Western Virginia, 1893-1896; C: Attorney General, 1897-1902; D: Gubernatorial Campaign, 1900-1901; E: Board of Education, 1900-1901.

Chronological, then alphabetical

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III: Veterans' Claims , 1918-1936 .
Boxes 38-40
Extent: 3 boxes.

Veterans' Claims, 1918-1936, concerns claims based on military service in various wars and consisting of papers sent to Montague as a Congressman for veterans, widows, and family members.

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IV: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace , 1926-1935 .
Boxes 40-41
Extent: 2 boxes.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1926-1935, contains correspondence, reports, and other materials concerning the endowment and its organization and operation.

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V: Applications and Recommendations , 1934-1936 .
Boxes 41-42
Extent: 2 boxes.

V: Applications and Recommendations, 1934-1936, contains corresopndence between Montague and constituents hoping to find work in the federal government. Also includes correspondence with government officials concerning job-seekers.

Alphabetical, then chronological

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VI: Speeches , 1892-1925 .
Boxes 43
Extent: 1 box.

Speeches, 1892-1925, of Montague including political speeches and speeches to organizations. Includes his speech given when nominated for governor of Virginia and his inaugural address. Includes several speeches concerning the South.

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VII: Financial Records , 1890-1938 .
Boxes 43-44
Extent: 2 boxes.

Financial Records, 1889-1938, consisting of bills, receipts, check books, bank statements, stock certificates, and other financial records. Also includes business records, stock certificates, and insurance papers of Joseph W. Blanton.

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VIII: Miscellany .
Boxes 44
Extent: 1 box.

Miscellany contains campaign buttons and ephemera, certificates, genealogy notes, notes, passports, political papers, professorial papers, recipes, ribbons, schedules, voter lists, and other papers and items.

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IX: Photographs .
Boxes 46-47
Extent: 2 boxes.

Pictures contain postcards, reproductions of paintings, and photographs of Montague, family members, and others.

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X: Printed Materials , 1842-1937 .
Boxes 48-61
Extent: 14.

Printed Materials, 1842-1937, contain published pamphlets and articles concerning a wide range of topics, including Virginia politics and history; American politics and history; prominent Virginians and Americans; education; genealogy, and other topics.

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XI: Scrapbooks , 1883-1916 .
Boxes 62
Extent: 1 box.

Scrapbooks, 1883-1916, contain clippings concerning Virginia and national politics and consisting mainly of newspaper clippings. Some topics are general assembly elections; the Danville riots; presidential campaigns; party platforms; tariffs; labor; wages; trusts; currency; Montague's gubernatorial campaign and his inauguration; the 1901-1902 state constitutional convention; Woodrow Wilson; Germany; Mexico; and World War I.

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XII: Newspaper clippings , 1897-1938 .
Boxes 63-65
Extent: 3 boxes.

Newspaper Clippings, 1897-1938, containing clippings covering Andrew Jackson Montague's political career and service as Attorney General, Governor, and Congressman. They also cover Virginia and national politics. Clippings also cover history, economics, and other topics.

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Oversize materials .
Boxes 66-67
Extent: 2 boxes.

Contains oversize materials belonging to the collection. Collection contains placeholders for this material within the regular folders.

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