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Andre Brown Moore papers

Overview

Scope and Contents

Biographical Note

Administrative Information

Proclamations and awards

Scrapbook

Andre Brown Moore papers, 1932-1985 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Andre Brown Moore papers, 1932-1985

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 736

Primary Creator: Moore, A. Brown (Andre Brown), 1911-1987.

Extent: 4.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The collection is arranged by topic as follows: 1. Personal papers (Box 1), 2. Political papers (Box 2), 3. Business papers (Box 3), 4. Church papers (Box 4), an oversize folder of proclamations and awards, and scrapbook. The collection consists of four boxes and one oversize folder and scrapbook.

Date Acquired: 09/10/1987

Subjects: Boston Club (New Orleans, La.), Carnival -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Judge advocates., Moore, A. Brown (Andre Brown), 1911-1987., New Orleans (La.). City Council., Political campaigns., Public utilities -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Trinity Church (New Orleans, La.), United States -- National Guard.

Forms of Material: Certificates., Correspondence., Photographs.

Languages: English, Spanish;Castilian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of materials that reflect Andre Brown Moore's many different roles in public and private life. There is correspondence and photographs from Moore's time as a Judge Advocate on General Patton's staff. Also included are biographical materials and the papers of other family members. Moore was a member of the Boston Club and active in Mardi Gras, which is represented by correspondence, clippings, and administrative records. Speeches, correspondence, clippings and campaign materials illustrate Moore's political career. Moore's participated in business dealings with Tidelands Life Insurance Company, Robert Oil Company, and Pan Air Corporation, which is evidenced by financial records, annual reports, and correspondence. He also held offices at Trinity Church in New Orleans, serving on committees and representing the church at conventions. There are also numerous proclamations and awards given to Moore.

Biographical Note

Andre Brown Moore (1911-1987) was a lawyer born in New Orleans who attended Newman School and Tulane University. He practiced law as a partner in the firm of McCloskey, Moore, and Dennery (1934-1950). He spent five years of active duty with two years overseas as a Judge Advocate on General Patton's staff. He was awarded four bronze stars and the Bronze Star Medal. He left the military as a Lieutenant Colonel. Moore served as Commissioner of Public Utilities of New Orleans for four years and then as Councilman until resigning in 1957 to enter private business. He was a partner in Robert Oil Company, an oil exploration and production company as well as president of Pan Air Corporation, an aviation sales and service company. He also became Chief Executive Officer of the Tidelands Life Insurance Company. Moore also served as Senior Warden at Trinity Church, the largest Episcopal Church in New Orleans.

Subject/Index Terms

Boston Club (New Orleans, La.)
Carnival -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Judge advocates.
Moore, A. Brown (Andre Brown), 1911-1987.
New Orleans (La.). City Council.
Political campaigns.
Public utilities -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Trinity Church (New Orleans, La.)
United States -- National Guard.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. A. Brown Moore.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Andre Brown Moore papers, Manuscripts Collection 736, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 816134826

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Personal papers],
[Box 2: Political papers],
[Box 3: Business papers],
[Box 4: Church papers, 1955-1973],
[Oversize folder 1: Proclamations and awards],
[Volume 1: Scrapbook, 1950-1954],
[All]

Oversize folder 1: Proclamations and awards

Tulane University, Bachelor of Arts, 1932.

Tulane University, Bachelor of Laws, 1934.

United States Army Commission, 1947.

Commission: Councilman of 6th District, New Orleans, 1950.

Silver shield given to Andre Brown Moore as Commissioner of Public Utilities, 1952.

Commission: Councilman District A, New Orleans, 1954.

Letter and editorial tribute by Charles C. Zatarain, 1954.

Distinguished visitor: Concejo of Guatemala City, 1956.

Distinguished service: Councilman, 1950-1956.

Member: Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals, 1960.

Agency Executives Seminar, 1962.

Member: Board of Trustees of Municipal Employees Retirement System, 1966.

Autographed photograph of F. Edward Hebert, 1966.

Field Management Institute, 1969.

Tulane University, Juris Doctor, 1969.

Honorary Louisiana State Senator, 1972.

Fifty year certificate: Louisiana State Bar Association, 1984.

Sixty-fifth birthday proclamation.

Membership: New Orleans Association of Life Underwriters.

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