Montgomery Family Papers, 1920-1922
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 8 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Montgomery Family Papers, HUA 2018-016, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/HUA-2018-016
Background
- Scope and content:
The Montgomery Family Papers contain personal and professional correspondence, clippings, publications, photographs, 2 scrapbooks, 4 diaries, 7 videotapes, and 1 yearbook. This collection contains the documents and possessions of several generations of Montgomery family members. Included are items belonging to Katherine W. Montgomery, her sisters Anne B. Montgomery and Mamie L. Montgomery, and her nephew, Edwin F. Montgomery Jr. The scrapbooks and diaries belonged to each of the three sisters and were created during their time at Florida State College for Women or shortly after. The bulk of the collection was collected by Edwin F. Montgomery and documents the life and achievements of Katherine Williams Montgomery. The collection was primarily gathered after Katherine's death and contains mostly materials commemorating her achievements. Included are photographs, videotapes, speeches, and publications from Florida State University events that commemorated Katherine. The collection contains a large amount of material from the 1998 Emeritus Alumni Society Weekend at Florida State University.
- Biographical / historical:
Katherine Montgomery (1894-1958), a native of Gonzalez, Texas, attended Florida State College for Women from 1914 until 1918. From 1917-1918, she was the sports editor for The Flambeau. Upon graduation, she was asked to join the faculty at FSCW. In 1920, she was appointed as an instructor of physical education. Also in 1923, she received a certification in physiotherapy and physical education from New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics. In 1929, she earned a master's degree from Columbia University Teacher's College. She earned her doctorate in education from New York University in 1941. She returned to the Department of Physical Education at FSCW and continued to make lasting contributions to the women's athletic program. She led the Physical Education department for more than 30 years, was president of the Athletic Association, and developed Florida State College for Women's intramural athletic program. She designed the women's gymnasium, developed a curriculum in physical education, created the first synchronized swimming program, and wrote a book on Women's Volleyball. Katherine never married. She died in 1958 on the first day of her retirement. This collection includes items gathered by two of Katherine's sisters, Mamie Lila Montgomery (1897-1987) and Anne Bingham Montgomery (-1932), also FSCW graduates, and her nephew, Edwin F. Montgomery Jr.
- Acquisition information:
- The Montgomery Family Papers were donated to FSU Special Collections in 2018 by Joe Montgomery, son of Edwin F. Montgomery Jr.
- Custodial history:
Date accessioned: 2018
- Arrangement:
Folders are arranged alphabetically and items in folders are arranged chronologically. Edwin F. Montgomery's box is alphabetical except for the event folders, which are all at the end in chronological order.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
This collection is in an offsite storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.
- Terms of access:
Copyright restrictions may apply to works in this collection. Re-use or copying beyond Fair Use may require permission from the rights-holder. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Montgomery Family Papers, HUA 2018-016, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/HUA-2018-016
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
