Merle Montgomery Papers, circa 1904-1983 Span: 1904-1983 Bulk: 1960-1980 English collection 7.5 ft. 18 boxes Merle Montgomery (b. May 15, 1904, in Davidson, Oklahoma; d. Aug. 25, 1986, in Chantilly, Virginia) was a music educator, composer, author, editor, administrator, translator, lecturer, and concert pianist. The papers highlight Montgomery's career and leadership roles in several organizations, programs, and projects in support of music, education and the arts. The collection primarily contains business papers and materials related to Montgomery's long association and presidency with the National Federation of Music Clubs, her presidency with the National Music Council and association with the International Music Council, career with music publishing firm Carl Fischer Inc., management of the Bicentennial Parade of American Music, scholarly work on the Scribner Music Library, leadership roles with Mu Phi Epsilon, Musicians Club of New York, New York City Opera Guild, and the New York Philomusica Chamber Music Ensemble, and her alumni activities with the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music. Correspondence, biographical materials, business papers, photographs, promotional materials, programs, clippings, publications, and other miscellaneous documents. Merle Montgomery Papers, Music Division, Library of Congress Montgomery Papers of music educator and administrator Merle Montgomery. Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Women Composers Women in the Performing Arts Montgomery, Merle Kramer, A. Walter National Federation of Music Clubs National Music Council (U.S.) ML31.M63 Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011006 IHAS 120828 loc.natlib.scdb.200033904