Scope and Contents
The Montgomery Papers consist of correspondence, 1933-1939. The letters are to and from John Flournoy Montgomery (1878-1954) while he was U.S. Ambassador to Hungary. There are letters of prominent Hungarians as well as members of the U.S. diplomatic corps.
The letters are bound in ten volumes and are arranged both chronologically and alphabetically.
The John F. Montgomery Papers were given to Yale University Library by James M. Osborne.
The letters are bound in ten volumes and are arranged both chronologically and alphabetically.
The John F. Montgomery Papers were given to Yale University Library by James M. Osborne.
Dates
- 1933-1939
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of James M. Osborne.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The papers consist of correspondence documenting Montgomery's role asambassador to Hungary. Included are letters from prominent Hungarians and members of the U.S. diplomatic corps.
Biographical / Historical
John Flournoy Montgomery was born in Sedalia, Missouri on September 20, 1878. He held positions in various companies concerned with the milk industry. From 1933-1941, Montgomery served as United States ambassador to Hungary. He died on November 7, 1954.
- Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956
- Bullitt, William C. (William Christian), 1891-1967
- Daniels, Josephus, 1862-1948
- Davies, Joseph Edward, 1876-1958
- Diplomatic and consular service, American
- Diplomats
- Europe
- Horthy, Miklós, nagybányai, 1868-1957
- Hull, Cordell, 1871-1955
- Hungary -- Foreign relations
- Lane, Arthur Bliss, 1894-1956
- McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
- Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960
- Montgomery, John Flournoy, 1878-1954
- Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943
- Roosevelt, Nicholas, 1893-1982
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Hungary
- Welles, Sumner, 1892-1961
- Wickersham, George W. (George Woodward), 1858-1936
- Title
- Guide to the John Flournoy Montgomery Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Manuscripts and Archives Staff
- Date
- July 1982
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
mssa.assist@yale.edu
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
mssa.assist@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511