Hutton, Lucile (Lucile Levy), 1897-1998

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1897 - 1998

Biographical Statement

Lucile Levy Hutton, educator, author, and music lover was an active participant in New Orleans music circles. She was a longtime music teacher at Valena C. Jones Elementary School, a piano teacher, and a member of the B-Sharp Music Club among other musical affiliations. She was also a member of Central Congregational United Church of Christ and the author of "This is a Grand Work: A History of Central Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) New Orleans, Louisiana, 1871-1977," a publication chronicling the church's history.

Lucile Levy Hutton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 9, 1897. She graduated from the Normal Department of Straight College (now Dillard University) in 1916. She received a B.A. degree in Music Education from Oberlin College (Ohio) in 1933, and an M.A. degree in Music Education from Northwestern University (Illinois) in 1948. Additionally, she studied music at Millis College in Oakland, California, the University of California at Berkeley, and Columbia University in New York.

In 1916, she received a teaching position with the New Orleans Public School System and remained until her retirement in 1962. She taught at Valena C. Jones Elementary School for 12 years, and later served as consultant in vocal music for 23 years. She acted as commentator for the Booker T. Washington Series of Young People's Concerts sponsored by the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra and as coordinator of the annual Music Festival of Negro Public Schools held in the Municipal Auditorium from 1948 to 1962. She also conducted a private piano studio at her home.

Hutton was a long time member of Central Congregational United Church of Christ, serving as its historian from 1958 to 1983. She authored the church's history covering 116 years in a publication entitled, "This is a Grand Work: A History of Central Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) New Orleans, Louisiana, 1871-1977." She was a member of several professional, civic, and cultural organizations, among which were Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., B-Sharp Music Club, Dillard University Alumni Association, Friends of the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans Retired Teachers Association of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, and the New Orleans Y.W.C.A.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Central Congregational United Church of Christ records

Collection

Identifier: 079

Content Description The records of the Central Congregational United Church of Christ in New Orleans, Louisiana consist of board of bylaws trustees’ reports, correspondence, minute books, financial reports, sermons, photographs, membership rosters, programs, and other printed materials. Unbound minutes are also included, as is the centennial history of the church that was founded in 1872. Former pastors of the church are represented by items in that collection, past and present members of the church are also...

Dates: Other: 1893-2009

Found in: Amistad Research Center / Central Congregational United Church of Christ records

Lucile L. Hutton papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 191

Scope and Contents

The papers of Lucile Levy Hutton occupy 7.8 linear feet of shelf space and cover not only her career in public education; but also chronicle her vigorous participation in civic, religious, and cultural activities. Correspondence (1890-1988) has been kept with related material where it was generated and therefore may be found in six of the ten series. The papers are arranged chronologically within each category.

Dates: Created: 1850-1988; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1989

Found in: Amistad Research Center / Lucile L. Hutton papers