Ernest Carroll Moore Papers, ca. 1900-1955

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Summary

Creators:
Moore, Ernest Carroll, b. 1871-
Abstract:
Ernest Carroll Moore (1871-1955) was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the president of the Los Angeles State Normal School (1917-19), professor of education and director, UCLA (1919-29), vice-president of UCLA (1929-31), provost of UCLA (1931-36) and professor of philosophy and education (1936-41). He was also the author of many books on education. The collection contains personal correspondence, materials from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, clippings about Moore, papers concerning education in the Los Angeles area, reprints of articles sent to Moore, a catalog of Moore's library, and microfilm of Moore's diaries, appointment books, and commonplace books.
Extent:
22 boxes (11 linear ft.) 2 oversize boxes
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains personal correspondence, materials from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, clippings about Moore, papers concerning education in the Los Angeles area, reprints of articles sent to Moore, a catalog of Moore's library, and microfilm of Moore's diaries, appointment books, and commonplace books. In addition to writings and book reviews by Moore, the collection contains manuscripts and research materials for Moore's books: I Helped Make a University (1952) and The Story of Instruction (1936). Also contains materials related to the loyalty oath controversy at UCLA.

Biographical / historical:

Moore was born on July 20, 1871 in Youngstown, Ohio; attended Ohio Normal University, Columbia University, and University of Chicago; resident worker at University Settlement, New York (1894-95) and Hull House, Chicago (1896-98); superintendent of Los Angeles schools, 1906-10; professor of education at Yale (1910-14) and Harvard (1913-17); president, Los Angeles State Normal School, 1917-19; professor of education and director, UCLA, 1919-29; vice-president, UCLA, 1929-31; provost, UCLA, 1931-36; professor of philosophy and education, 1936-41; director, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 1936; trustee, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, 1936; author of many books on education, including, I Helped Make a University (1952); died January 23, 1955 in Los Angeles.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ernest Carroll and Kate Gordon Moore.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Personal correspondence (Boxes 1-7).
  2. Manuscripts and notes (Boxes 8-11).
  3. Typescript of material for The Story of Instruction (Boxes 12-13).
  4. Printed articles and books by Moore (Box 14).
  5. Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce material (Box 15).
  6. Communism at UCLA (Box 16).
  7. Clippings and article about Moore (Box 17).
  8. Minimum course of study (Box 18).
  9. Education in Los Angeles area (Box 19).
  10. Reprints of articles given to Moore (Box 20).
  11. Catalog of Moore's library, memorabilia, photographs, presentation copy of The Story of Instruction (Box 21).
  12. Etching with autographs (Box 22, oversize).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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