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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]

Box 2: Political papers

Folder 1: Political papers

Political campaign, 1948.

7th district, House of Representatives, Louisiana Legislature.

Clippings, cards, bills, speeches, radio transcripts.

List of precinct captains, Ward 12 and Ward 13, 1946.

List of precinct captains, Ward 12 and Ward 13, 1948.

Analyses of votes.

Agenda of election events.

Folder 2: Politics, 1950

Correspondence, speeches, platform

Folder 3: Political papers

City of New Orleans, Public Relations 1950-.

Speeches, personal data on Very Important Persons (V.I.P.'s).

Folder 4: Political papers

City of New Orleans, Public Relations 1950-.

Speeches, personal data on Very Important Persons (V.I.P.'s).

Folder 5: Personal papers

Utilities, 1953-1954.

Personal speeches, welcoming speeches to visiting dignitaries, fraternal and church organizations. Press releases concerning projects of the Public Utilities Department and bus service.

Folder 6: Personal papers

Utilities, 1953-1954.

Personal speeches, welcoming speeches to visiting dignitaries, fraternal and church organizations. Press releases concerning projects of the Public Utilities Department and bus service.

Folder 7: Speeches and correspondence, 1954

Folder 8: Speeches and correspondence, 1954

Folder 9: Campaign expenses, 1954

Telegrams and contributions.

Folder 10: Police probe, 1954

Newspaper stories.

Folder 11: Police probe file

Newspapers, statements of Superintendent Dayries, 1956.

Analysis of Police Academy.

Newspaper clippings in binder.

Folder 12: Police probe file

Newspapers, statements of Superintendent Dayries, 1956.

Analysis of Police Academy.

Newspaper clippings in binder.

Folder 13: Police Investigation Committee, 1956

Newspaper clippings, correspondence.

Court case: Alais Hirt versus City of New Orleans.

Folder 14: Police Investigation

Extract of City Council proceedings, 1956 June 28.

Folder 15: Political papers

Corrspondence, personal, 1955-1956.

Campaign letters written by Fred Preaus concerning oil, farm bureau, USL (I), College for New Orleans, rice and highways.

Folder 16: Newspaper clippings, 1955-1956

Loose clippings concerning political race.

Folder 17: Speeches

Civil in nature, both written out and in note form.

Folder 18: Speeches

Folder 19: Speeches

Church, Trinity, and social.

Folder 20: Clippings, political

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