Clarence King Moore papers

Collection

Identifier: A.M81

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Clarence King Moore was a member of the faculty at the University of Rochester from 1904 to 1943. In 1897 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard, a Masters degree in 1898, and a Ph.D. in 1906. From 1904 to 1906 he was an assistant professor of Romance Languages at the University of Rochester, and a full professor from 1906 to 1943. Dr. King retired in 1943, and died on September 18, 1953.

Scope and Contents

The Clarence King Moore papers consist of his correspondence (many of the letters were written by him and his wife, Rida S. Moore, during their European tour from 1910-1912), lecture notes, writings, diaries, and family papers.

Creator

Moore, Clarence King, -1953 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1904-1939

Language of Materials

English

Extent

7 box(es) (7 boxes, 1 package)

Access

The Clarence King Moore Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Clarence King Moore Papers, A.M81, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester