Rutherford George Montgomery was an American author of children's literature whose life spanned nearly the entire twentieth century. Born on April 12, 1894, Montgomery developed a career centered on crafting stories for younger audiences. His contributions to the genre of children's books marked him as a dedicated creator of youth-oriented fiction during his active years.
A notable aspect of Montgomery's literary career was his extensive use of pen names. In addition to publishing under his birth name, he adopted several distinct pseudonyms to release his work, including A.A. Avery, Al Avery, Art Elder, E.P. Marshall, and Everitt Proctor. Through these various identities, Montgomery was able to diversify his output and reach readers through multiple creative avenues before his death on July 3, 1985.
