James C. Moore Papers, 1934-1971, bulk 1956-1971

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Summary

Abstract:
James C. (J.C.) Moore was an administrator for a number of colleges, serving most notably as controller and vice president for Pepperdine University. The papers contain correspondence, subject files, memorandums, articles, photographs, news clippings and programs related to Moore's career in education as well as his personal life.
Extent:
2.25 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], James C. Moore papers, Collection no. 0024, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

The James C. Moore papers include materials from 1934 to 1971 that document Moore's personal life and professional career. The bulk of the collection focuses on Moore's career at Pepperdine University from 1958 to 1969, and includes correspondence, subject files, financial records, staff memorandums, articles and news clippings. Also included in the papers are photographs, correspondence, articles, programs, notes, and news clippings related to Moore's previous jobs at David Lipscomb College and Harding College, his missionary work, and his personal life. The papers also include a large number of photocopies of Moore's papers from his time at David Lipscomb college as both a student and staff member.

Biographical / historical:

James C. (J.C.) Moore Jr. was born on July 15, 1915 in Smithville, Tennessee. He received his A.A. from David Lipscomb College in 1935, and subsequently was employed by the International Harvester Company until 1941.

From 1941 to 1945, Moore served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant, fighting in Europe during World War II. Upon his return he became the business manager at David Lipscomb College, serving from 1946 to 1948. From 1949 to 1952, Moore returned to Europe as a missionary for the Church of Christ in Frankfurt, Germany. During his time there, Moore assisted in the construction of 8 churches in various German cities.

Moore received his B.A. in business administration from Vanderbilt University in 1952, and worked as the manager of the Sherrod Hardware Company in Lubbock, Texas, until 1956. He then received the position of Assistant to the President of Harding College, in Searcy, Arkansas, where he was employed from 1956 to 1958.

In 1958, Moore took the position of College Controller at Pepperdine University. In 1967, he was promoted to Vice President for Planning at Pepperdine, and worked extensively towards the establishment of the Malibu campus. During his 11 years at Pepperdine, Moore served on the scholarship committee, and helped establish the Heidelberg International Program at Pepperdine. In 1966, the Heidelberg site was named "Moore Haus" in his honor. He also received an M.A. in Education from Pepperdine in 1969.

In 1969, Moore decided to leave Pepperdine to serve as President of Columbia Christian College, a small school in Portland, Oregon. Tragically, before he could start his new position, he suffered a heart attack and died on July 10, 1969. Moore was married to Dorothy Whitsell in 1941, and they had two children, Gwendolyn and James C. Moore III.

Acquisition information:
The exact date of acquisition is unknown, but it is likely the material was transferred following the conclusion of J.C. Moore's tenure at Pepperdine University in 1969.
Processing information:

This collection was processed and described by Jessica Geiser and Jamie Henricks in January, 2012.

Arrangement:

Series and subseries titles for the collection were assigned based on the original folder titles. The collection is arranged in five series:

Series 1: Correspondence Series 2: David Lipscomb College Series 3: International Church of Christ Locations Series 4: Personal and Professional Papers Series 5: Subject/Correspondence Files

Physical location:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], James C. Moore papers, Collection no. 0024, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Location of this collection:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4786, US
Contact:
(310) 506-4323
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
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