Dr. Houston Cole, Governor Fob James, Dr. Theron Montgomery, and Dr. Ernest Stone, Dr. Theron Montgomery’s 1982 Presidential Inauguration

Creation Date

4-30-1982

Decade

1980

Photographer

Opal R. Lovett

Subject

Jacksonville State University -- History, Inauguration Day -- History, College presidents -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Presidents, Governors -- Alabama

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Description

Dr. Theron E. Montgomery became president of Jacksonville State University on July 1, 1981. The presidential inauguration was held April 30, 1982 inside Pete Mathews Coliseum. The investiture of the president was given by Honorable Fob James, Governor of Alabama, before an audience of dignitaries, spring graduates, and guests. Shown from left are Dr. Houston Cole (president emeritus), Governor Fob James, Dr. Theron Montgomery (incoming president), and Dr. Ernest Stone (president emeritus).

Date Digitized

January 2023

Names of Persons Pictured

Houston Cole, Fob James, Theron E. Montgomery, Ernest Stone

Source

Alabama Gallery Special Collections

Is Part Of

Historical Image Collection

Rights

This image is the property of Jacksonville State University and is intended for non-commercial use. Images may be copied for research, teaching, personal, or any fair use as defined by U.S. copyright law. Images may not be altered in any way. Users of these images are asked to acknowledge Jacksonville State University. For questions or further information about usage rights, please contact digitalcommons@jsu.edu.

Location

The original printed photograph is housed in the Houston Cole Library Alabama Gallery, Box 10, Item 69.

Identifier

http://jsucollections.jsu.edu:9000/photocollection/psp/psp1980/PSP1980centennial_00069.tif