Personal Papers of Raymond C. Moore 1915-1974

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Personal Papers of Raymond C. Moore 1915-1974

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Raymond Moore joined the faculty of the University of Kansas in the Department of Geology in 1916. He also served as State Geologist and Director of the State Geological Survey of Kansas. Moore received his full professorship in 1919, and in 1920 he assumed the responsibility of Chairman of the Department of Geology, a position he retained until 1939. In 1948, Moore organized the production of the "Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology." The collection includes family documents and photographs, personal photographs, field photographs, notes, diaries, journals, Geological Survey Association memoirs and plates, and Moore's 75th Birthday Celebration memorabilia.

11.25 ln. ft., (11 boxes), 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives

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Moore, Raymond C. (Raymond Cecil), 1892-1974

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Raymond C. Moore was a researcher, teacher, science administrator, and "Kansas' All-time Geologist." Moore was born February 20, 1892 in Roslyn, Washington. He grew up in the Midwest, finished high school in Chicago and was graduated with honors from Denison University, Granville, Ohio in 1913; he continued his graduate studies in geology and paleontology at the University of Chicago. In 1916, Moore received his Ph.D., summa cum laude. Later that year, Moore joined the faculty of th...