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Preferred Citation

Ludwell L. Montague letters, 1924-1956. MS 0446. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Ludwell Lee Montague (1907-1972) graduated from VMI in 1928. He subsequently earned his PhD in History fom Duke University and served as an Assistant Professor of History at VMI. During World War II he served on the War Department General Staff his post-War career was spent at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of transcriptions of Ludwell L. Montague's outgoing correspondence (dated 1924-1956), which were compiled and edited by two of his daughters. The letters are arranged chronologically and the editors have included explanatory notes, photographs, and other relevant supplementary material. The bulk of the letters date from Montague years at VMI, and they provide a detailed view of cadet life during the 1920s. Also included are letters dating from his years in graduate school (dated 1928-1934) and other letters (dated 1918-1956).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1920-1929
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1928