Moore, Hugh, 1887-1972

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Dates:
Birth 1887
Death 1972

Biographical notes:

Hugh Moore was an industrialist, philanthropist, and organizer. At the age of 21 he co-founded the Dixie Cup Corporation, which he sold to the American Can Company in 1957. He began to devote his efforts entirely to the causes of world population and world peace, and continued to be active in directing the work of the Hugh Moore Fund, which he established in 1944, until his death.

From the description of Hugh Moore Fund collection, 1922-1972 (bulk 1939-1970). (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 80712708

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Subjects:

  • Birth control
  • Peace
  • Peaceful change (International relations)
  • Population policy
  • Public health
  • Public officers
  • Reconstruction (1939-1951)
  • Water resources development
  • World health
  • World War, 1939-1945

Occupations:

  • Social reformers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Developing countries (as recorded)
  • Canada--Saint Lawrence Seaway (as recorded)