William S. Moore III papers
8 boxes (7 linear feet)
(1875, 1989)
bulk 1940-1975
Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland
| Identifier | 1995.006 |
|---|---|
| Creator(s) | Moore, William |
| Acquisition | This collection was donated by William S. Moore III. |
| Language(s) | English |
| Use | Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use." |
| Preferred Citation | "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland." |
| Attribution | Finding aid written by Nikole Delosier, January 2011. |
| Related Materials |
Wicomico County Board of Education records (1886 – 2009) |
| Separated Materials | See Nabb Center Staff |
The collection includes a biographical sketch of William S. Moore and extensive materials relating to Mr. Moore’s exciting and interesting service as a financial officer in Europe during World War II, especially the securing of German gold hoards in East Germany before the area was taken over by the Russians. The career series relates to matters of the Wicomico Board of Education, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and local real estate. Series III contains personal and career information plus curriculum vitae. Civic matters, politics, Lion’s Club, United Way, and general Delmarva dedications are contained in Series IV. The last series contains material on legal, estate, and financial matters.
William S. Moore III was born on June 24, 1903 to Lavina Acworth Moore and William S. Moore. He grew up in Fruitland, Maryland, a rural community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
A native of Fruitland, Maryland. In 1920, he graduated from Wicomico High School and went on to earn a B. S. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1924. After working for an ice cream manufacturing company, he served in the accounting department at Eastern Shore Public Service until volunteering for military service in 1942.
Mr. Moore’s intensive service training included Army Finance, Provost’s Marshal’s School, Civil Affairs Training School at Harvard University, the Military Government School at the University of Virginia, plus economics mobilization course and attendance at the Comptroller Department School.
His U. S. Army service included: Assistant Finance Officer in the U. S. Army Finance Office in Baltimore, Finance and Disbursing Officer at Ft. George G. Meade in Maryland, Chief of German Currency Section, World War II, Military Governor of Mulheim au Main, Assistant Fiscal Officer, Assembly Area Command, Reims, France, Captain to Colonel – presently retired Colonel, USAF.
Upon leaving the active service in 1946, he became secretary and treasurer of the electric company that would become Delmarva Power. He served as Vice President for Personnel, Industrial Relations for Delmarva Power & Light until 1971
In 1959, he was appointed by Governor J. Tawes to the post of president of the Wicomico Board of Education. He served in that capacity until 1975. He also served as president of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education and a member of Salisbury-Wicomico Airport Commission which rearranged the use of land to provide for local commuter service and was active in fundraising for Peninsula General Hospital.
Series I: Biographical Sketch and World War II Documents
Series II: Career Documents: Wicomico Board of Education, Maryland Association of Board of Education, Delmarva Power and Light, Real Estate
Series III: Personal Papers
Series IV: Civic Matters and Politics
Series V: Legal, Estate and Financial Documents
Series VI: Artifacts
Subject Terms
- Topical Terms
- Politics
- World War, 1939-1945
- Education
- Corporate Names
- Wicomico County Board of Education
Inventory List
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Series I: Biography and World War II
Subseries: Biography
Box 1
1 I 1 Photograph of William S. Moore, 1987.
1 I 1 Photograph of William S. Moore, 1973.
1 I 1 Typed/Written information by William S. Moore about his life.
1 I 1 Copied photo of Bill & Marion Moore, children of William S. Moore and Lavinia Acworth Moore.
1 I 1 Copied photo of Bill, Marion and Staton Moore.
1 I 1 Copied military photo of William S. Moore, 1959.
1 I 1 Copied photo of William S. Moore, 1964.
1 I 1 Copied photo of William S. Moore, 1930.
Subseries: World War II Documents
1 I 2 Certificate of Authenticity
1 I 2 Card of William S. Moore, Captain, Finance Department.
1 I 2 Two photos from Camp Reynolds, PA 1944.
1 I 2 Copy of a newspaper article, Eastern Sho ‘Boy’ Serves at Eisenhower’s Cottage.
1 I 2 Newspaper article, Who’s Who in the Armed Forces.
1 I 2 Document: “Col. W.S. Moore tells of Reich Gold Discovery.
1 I 2 Magazine: Legion, September 1991, World War II.
1 I 2 Newspaper: The Free State Warrior, Baltimore, March 1977.
1 I 2 Several random articles.
1 I 2 Newspaper: The Stars and Stripes, May 8, 1945.
1 I 2 Newspaper: New York, Herald Tribune, May 8, 1945.
1 I 2 Newspaper: Le Figaro, May 8, 1945.
1 I 3 Several news clipping about William S. Moore and his job to collect hidden Nazi gold as well as letters about the gold.
1 I 3 Several letters between William S. Moore and Allen Peterson 1987-1989 about the Nazi Gold.
1 I 3 “Thumbnail sketch of My Career” by William S. Moore.
1 I 3 Copy of a book with information about Nazi gold.
1 I 3 A letter to William S. Moore from Frederick Nolan.
1 I 3 Several copies and the original of and an article in the Daily Times about William S. Moore and the Nazi gold.
1 I 3 Papers from the government summarizing events involving the Nazi gold discovery and their involvement.
Subseries: US Army: Orders, Records and Information
1 I 4 Indoctrination for return to the U.S. Sept 20, 1944. (copy)
1 I 4 Documentation of William S. Moore’s retirement from the United States Air Force. (copy)
1 I 4 Documentation of William S. Moore’s education by the Army (copy)
1 I 4 Letter of recommendation by Milton Reckford for William S. Moore, July 15, 1944. (copy)
1 I 4 Order No. 554, April 10, 1945. (copy)
1 I 4 Certificate of Service. (copy)
1 I 4 Letter of Veteran Status, January 1, 1946.
1 I 4 Special Order No. 1 EXTRACT. December 9, 1946.
1 I 4 Several letters of appreciation from the army to William S. Moore.
1 I 4 Several letters about Veteran status and benefits.
1 I 4 Several letters and documents about Moore’s instatement into the army and duty responsibilities.
1 I 4 Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service.
1 I 4 Payment records to William S. Moore.
1 I 4 Leave Documentation.
1 I 4 Movement orders, December 14, 1945.
1 I 4 Record of injury, November 14, 1945.
1 I 4 Receipts of William S. Moore while in Europe.
1 I 4 Documentation of charges against members of William S. Moore’s divisions.
1 I 4 Battle Participation Credit, June 27, 1945.
1 I 4 Several misc. documents involving William S. Moore and his military service.
1 I 5 Indoctrination for return to the U.S. Sept 20, 1944.
1 I 5 Several Documents involving commands for army movement.
1 I 5 Several receipts from Moore’s while in Europe.
1 I 5 Leave of absence listings.
1 I 5 Unit Commanders and Officers about to embark for Overseas, To-Do List, June 22, 1943.
1 I 5 Booklet of restricted information.
Subseries: US Army Correspondence and Financial Documents
1 I 6 Secret file containing information on the worth of the Nazi Gold.
1 I 6 Reports on findings from the Gold Cave by William S. Moore.
1 I 6 Inventory lists for the Nazi Gold.
1 I 6 Several letters containing information about bond and payment information for Moore.
1 I 6 Veteran Life Insurance information.
1 I 6 Several newspaper articles about William S. Moore.
1 I 6 William S. Moore’s physical examination.
1 I 6 Promotion recommendations and paper work.
1 I 6 Personnel Placement Questionnaire.
1 I 6 Several documents containing information involving finances while in Europe and some after active duty was over.
1 I 6 Several miss. Documents pertaining to William S. Moore and his military service.
Subseries: US Military: Certificates, Awards, Recognition, Photographs and ID
1 I 7 3 black and white copies of photos of solders on their way to Paris during WWII.
1 I 7 Photo of William S. Moore, Garland and Mary Nock, 1943.
1 I 7 William S. Moore’s army I.D.
1 I 7 Several photos of William S. Moore.
1 I 7 Certificate of Service, 1946.
1 I 7 Retired officers association certificate for W.S. Moore.
1 I 7 Copy of General Eisenhower’s order for D Day.
1 I 7 Certificate of Retirement from the U.S. Army for W.S. Moore.
1 I 7 The School of Military Government certificate for W.S. Moore.
1 I 7 The Industrial College of the Armed Forces certificate for W.S. Moore.
Box 2
Subseries: War Related Matters - England
2 I 1 Drawn Postcards of London landmarks.
2 I 1 Brochure: the Falstaff Hotel.
2 I 1 Brochure: The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Mary of Salisbury.
2 I 1 Collected information and ticket events from Stratford England.
2 I 1 Access cards for W.S. Moore and Tour information.
2 I 1 Brochure: A Plan of the Monastery and Precincts Canterbury Cathedral.
2 I 1 Meeting info for the Cyngesburie Lodge 34th meeting.
2 I 1 Newspaper article “This is why I shall remember England.”
2 I 1 Brochure: King’s College Chapel.
2 I 1 Brochure: Hampton Court Palace.
2 I 1 London transportation tickets.
2 I 1 Underground Maps.
2 I 1 Horse show info from Windsor Castle.
2 I 1 Hotel receipts.
2 I 1 Brochure: Wimbledon.
2 I 1 Supply receipts.
2 I 1 The Evening Times June 14, 1944.
2 I 1 Chronicle Mid-Day, June 24, 1944.
2 I 1 The Evening Standard, June 14, 1944.
Subseries: War Related Matters, France
2 I 2 Courses au Tremblay, Saturday 28 October, 1944.
2 I 2 Information on the American Battle Monuments Commission, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
2 I 2 Daily Mail, November 28, 1944.
2 I 2 Article: Gis get $17 monthly as French gift.
2 I 2 Le Figaro, May 8, 1945. (copy)
2 I 2 Program: The Lisbon Story.
2 I 2 Program: La Joie Renait.
2 I 2 Program: Circus International.
2 I 2 Program: Folies Bergere.
2 I 2 Program: Sunday at Seven.
2 I 2 Program: Com-Zee Com-Zaa.
2 I 2 Tickets and a Christmas Card.
2 I 2 Brochure: Ville De Reims.
2 I 2 Brochure: Hotel De Crillon.
2 I 2 Brochure: Festival Des Artistes.
2 I 2 Envelopes from W.S. Moore.
2 I 2 Brochure: (copy) Tabarin.
2 I 2 Several letters and cards written in French.
2 I 2 Brochure: Champagne Pommery & Greno.
2 I 2 Photo of a Lacrosse team.
2 I 2 Info on the Shaef War Room at Reius, France.
2 I 2 The Sun, September 24, 1944.
2 I 2 Photo of William S. Moore in Paris, 1944.
Subseries: War Related Matters, Germany and Europe
2 I 3 Postcards and a few brochures from Germany.
2 I 4 Several random postcards and brochures from Europe.
2 I 4 50+ sheets of pictures from W.S. Moore in Europe.
Subseries: Post War Military Activities
2 I 5 Information on the American Battle Monuments Commission, Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Memorial.
2 I 5 Letter to W.S. Moore.
2 I 5 Copy of newspaper articles.
Subseries: US Army General Information
2 I 6 Several newspaper article clippings about the war.
Subseries: Stars and Stripes
2 I 7 Several newspaper clippings about World War II, in the Stars and Stripes newspaper.
2 I 7 The Stars and Stripes, June 12, 1944.
2 I 7 The Stars and Stripes, November 4, 1944.
2 I 7 The Stars and Stripes, June 7, 1944.
2 I 7 The Stars and Stripes, May 8, 1945.
Subseries: New York Herald Tribune
2 I 8 Herald Tribune article “The Fighting Speech”, January 19, 1945.
2 I 8 Herald Tribune article “France Facing Economic Crisis”, December 29, 1944.
2 I 8 Herald Tribune, December 22, 1944.
Subseries: Scratch Pad Newspaper
2 I 9 Several newspaper article clipping from the “Scratch Pad”.
Box 3
Series II: Career Documents: Wicomico Board of Education, Maryland Association of Board of Education, Delmarva Power and Light, Real Estate
Subseries: Maryland Association of Board of Education News
3 I 1 Maryland Association of Board of Education Directory, 1970-71.
3 I 1 MABE, 14th Annual Convention, 1971.
3 I 1 MABE, 28th Annual Convention, 1985.
3 I 1 MABE, 25th Annual Convention, 1982.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, December 1982.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, December 1969.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, December 1970.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, September 1971.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, December 1985.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, September 1985.
3 I 1 MABE, School Board News, December 1987.
3 I 1 The Executive Desk, June 1973.
3 I 2 Maryland Association of Boards of Education. 25 years of leadership 1958-1982.
Subseries: Wicomico County Board of Education Service
3 I 3 Articles about William S. Moore in the Wicomico Board of Education.
3 I 3 Letter of thanks from a citizen.
3 I 3 Article about William S. Moore on the Board of Education.
3 I 4 Sixteen Action-Packed Years of School-Keeping, 1959-1975.
3 I 5 Newspaper article, “Moore-Mahaffey Era in Schools here Recapped.
3 I 5 Several letters to W.S. Moore from the County Superintendent, 1972-73.
3 I 5 Article, Royd Mahaffey, Superintendent of Schools, Dies. 1975.
3 I 5 Several small newspaper articles about Moore and the Wicomico Board.
3 I 5 Article: “William S. Moore- staying after school for 16 years.
3 I 6 Tribute to Mr. William S. Moore, President of the Wicomico County Board of Education, May 13, 1975.
3 I 6 Article: “Educators Honor William S. Moore.
3 I 6 Several ‘thank you’ letters to William S. Moore.
3 I 6 W.S. Moore’s name badge and ribbons.
3 I 7 Letters to congratulate W.S. Moore on his retirement.
3 I 7 Article, “Retiring Head of School Board is Lauded Here.
3 I 8 Photo: W.S. Moore with plague from Wicomico Board of Education, 1964.
3 I 8 Photo: W.S. Moore age 55.
3 I 8 Retirement party photos, 1952.
Subseries: Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
3 I 9 The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers certificate to W.S. Moore.
3 I 9 W.S. Moore’s membership card.
3 I 9 Letter of congratulation to W.S. Moore.
Subseries: Delmarva Power and Light
3 I 10 Guest Booklet.
3 I 10 Article: W.S. Moore to Retire from Power Utility, 1971.
3 I 10 Article: W.S. Moore to Retire from Delmarva Power & Light Co.
3 I 10 A Former Employee Saluted.
3 I 10 Several newspaper articles about Moore’s retirement.
3 I 10 Documentation of W.S. Moore’s retirement from Delmarva Power & Light Co.
3 I 11 Meeting Notes, July 19, 1971.
3 I 11 Several notes from July 19, 1971.
3 I 11 Senate Resolution No. 136.
Subseries: Real Estate Agent
3 I 12 W.S. Moore’s newspaper ad for being a real estate agent.
3 I 12 Copies of checks from Hanna Real Estate to W.S. Moore.
3 I 12 Salisbury University College, certificate for Real Estate.
Box 4
Series III: Personal Papers
Subseries: Career Sketch
4 I 1 Career sketch (resume) for William S. Moore.
4 I 1 Copy of W.S. Moore’s writing on his life.
4 I 1 “Thumbnail Sketch of my Career” by W.S. Moore.
Subseries: University of Pennsylvania
4 I 2 Student’s Hand Book for the University of Pennsylvania 1920-21.
4 I 2 Map of the University of PA’s grounds.
4 I 2 Copy of a student calendar book.
Subseries: Photographs
4 I 3 Two photos of W.S. Moore’s home in 1987.
4 I 3 Photo of W.S. Moore III’s home.
4 I 3 Photo of W.S. Moore III in 1930.
4 I 3 Photo of W.S. Moore III as vice president of Delmarva Power & Light Co. 1958.
4 I 3 Several photos of William S. Moore and his family.
4 I 3 Photo of William S. Moore in 1920.
4 I 3 Military photo of William S. Moore in 1959.
4 I 3 Several photos of William S. Moore in 1993.
4 I 3 Graduation photo of W.S. Moore in 1924.
4 I 3 A Booklet of photos of W.S. Moore and a rose garden (most likely in the early 1990s)
.4 I 3 Photo of William S. Moore Jr. and William S. Moore III and William Hopkins.
4 I 3 Two photos of W.S. Moore and a horse.
4 I 3 William S. Moore with Education Award in 1973.
4 I 3 High School photo of William S. Moore, 1920.
4 I 3 Photos of William S. Moore in 1987.
4 I 3 Envelope full of stamps still on envelopes.
Subseries: Alumni Matters and Reunions
4 I 4 Newspaper clipping of 50th anniversary reunion of 1920 Wicomico High grads, 1970.
4 I 4 Photo and Newspaper clipping of 60th anniversary reunion of 1920 Wicomico high grads, 1980.
4 I 4 Photo of 70th anniversary reunion of 1920 Wicomico High grads, 1990.
4 I 4 Newspaper clipping and photo of 40th anniversary reunion of 1920 Wicomico high grads, 1960.
4 I 4 Information on the University of PA class of 1924 50th reunion, 1974.
4 I 4 Booklet for 1924 class of University of PA, 1974.
4 I 4 34th Street magazine.
4 I 4 Newsletters and brochures from 50th reunion of University of PA’s grad class of 1924.
4 I 4 Alumni Flights Abroad information and checks.
4 I 4 Old Guard Banner.
Subseries: Personal Correspondence and Photographs
4 I 5 Envelope containing personal correspondence letters and photos with Mr. and Mrs. A.H. MacFarlane. 1976-1980.
4 I 5 Letter and photos from Mrs. C. P. Law.
4 I 5 Letter from Colonel Henry Cragon, 1978.
4 I 5 Letter from the governor of Maryland.
4 I 5 Unknown photo and a letter from the PA Gazette.
Subseries: Masonic Lodge
4 I 6 Maryland Masonic Manual, 1925.
Subseries: Vacation Church School
4 I 7 Vacation Church School Certificate awarded to W.S. Moore in 1954.
Subseries: William S. Moore, IV
4 I 8 Photo of W.S. Moore giving his son his high school diploma.
4 I 8 Newspaper article about W.S. Moore IV graduating from Bucknell University.
4 I 8 Several newspaper articles about W.S. Moore IV.
4 I 8 Photo of a toddle William S. Moore IV.
4 I 8 Photo of a young W.S. Moore IV.
Subseries: Moore Family
4 I 9 Photos of W.S. Moore and his wife Gertrude visiting Portugal.
Subseries: Genealogy
4 I 10 Obituary and Photo of J. Ernest Moore,(brother)
4 I 10 Obituary of Virginia Outten.
4 I 10 Poem by Jack Wootten in memory of William S. Moore Jr.
4 I 10 Obituary for Marion Moore, 1981 (sister)
4 I 10 Obituary for Margaret Hopkins, 1987 (sister)
4 I 10 Obituary for Lavine Moore, 1940 (mother).
4 I 10 Obituaries for William S. Moore Jr. 1957.
4 I 10 Obituary for Staton Moore, 1977 (brother)
4 I 10 Service brochure for Mary Nock, 1987.
4 I 10 Newspaper clipping about Harriet Hopkins, 1989.
4 I 10 Information about W.S. Moore’s family in the 19th century.
4 I 10 Moore family history(book) 1929.
4 I 10 Obituary for John Griffin.
Subseries: Family Photographs
4 I 11 Photo of William S. Moore I and Laura Griffin Moore, 1875.
4 I 11 Photo of William S. Moore III and sister Marion Moore.
4 I 11 Photo of William S. Moore III and sister Marion Moore.
4 I 11 Photo of William S. Moore III and Minnie Smith, 1920.
4 I 11 Photo of William S. Moore III, Margaret Powell and Wolford Carey,1920.
4 I 11 William S. Moore III, Marion Moore, and Staton Moore, 1916.
4 I 11 Four photos of William S. Moore and his crops and some friends, 1938.
4 I 11 Photos of William S. Moore, Gertrude Moore, Claude Carey, and Hilda Acworth Carey.
4 I 11 Photo of Samuel Acworth.
4 I 11 Photo of Samuel Acworth (grandfather)
4 I 11 Photo of William S. Moore Jr. and Lavina Acworth, 1900.
4 I 11 Photos of William S. Moore III and most likely his grandchildren.
4 I 11 Photos of William S. Moore III on a vacation.
4 I 11 Photo of Hilda AcWorth Carey and Norman Carey.
Box 5
Series IV: Civic Matters and Politics
5 I 1 Several political articles, mostly involving the Carter era.
5 I 1 Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons, 1944.
5 I 1 Photo of William S. Moore and Roy Dyson.
5 I 1 Several correspondences involving boards of education.
5 I 1 “Moore Credit to Community” 1980.
5 I 1 Scratch Pad article, 1974.
5 I 1 Presidential Election Chart.
5 I 1 Boy scout invitation, 1995.
5 I 1 Wicomico County Free Library Brochure.
Subseries: Peninsula General Hospital
5 I 2 Peninsula General Hospital Brochure, with picks of W.S. Moore taking a tour.
5 I 2 “Retired DR&L executive to serve as arbitrator”
Subseries: United Way of Lower Eastern Shore
5 I 3 Information packet from the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, annual meeting 1993.
Subseries: National Council of Christians and Jews
5 I 4 Article: “Four and to Receive Awards”
5 I 4 Brochure: National Conference of Christians and Jews 7th annual dinner meeting, 1972.
5 I 4 Article: “Four Men are cited here at NCCJ Banquet”
Subseries: Delmarva Genealogy Society
5 I 5 Information: Lower Delmarva Genealogical Society
5 I 5 Brochure: The Rivers of Wicomico County, 1991.
5 I 5 Wicomico Historical Society Invite, 1991.
Subseries: History of Newspapering in Salisbury
5 I 6 Newspaper insert about newspapering in Salisbury, 1973.
Subseries: History of Maryland
5 I 7 Several local histories newspaper articles.
5 I 7 Copy of a Tomato logo from a can made in Fruitland, MD.
5 I 7 Article: “The Battle of Baltimore” insert in the Baltimore Sun, 1989.
5 I 7 Small booklet on Annapolis.
5 I 7 Article and photo “New Plane, Baltimore Run” 1968.
Subseries: History of Fruitland
5 I 8 Information packet on Fruitland, Maryland.
5 I 8 Article: “Fruitland area has Interesting History”.
5 I 8 Article: “Looking back at Fruitland”.
5 I 8 Book: A Short History of Fruitland, Maryland.
Subseries: History of Electricity in Salisbury
5 I 9 Copy of written information of the history of electricity in Salisbury.
5 I 9 Delmarva Power brochure with electricity history outline.
Subseries: Delmarva Infrastructure Dedications
5 I 10 James M. Bennett High School Dedication and Open House,1963.
5 I 10 Chesapeake Bay Bridge Dedication, 1952.
Subseries: Lacrosse and Other Sports
5 I 11 Article: Lacrosse Akin to Egg-and-Spoon Race at Picnic, Young Lady Reporter Thinks, 1923.
5 I 11 Wicomico Board of Education papers.
5 I 11 Book: Spalding’s Athletic Library.
5 I 11 Several cards and letters to W.S. Moore.
5 I 11 1964 World Series Phillies Ticket.
Subseries: The Lions Club
5 I 12 Several brochures for “Past President’s Night” by Salisbury’s Lion Club, 1992.
5 I 12 Photo of W.S. Moore at Lions Club meeting, 1992.
5 I 12 Group photo at Lions Club meeting, 1992.
5 I 12 Hebron Lions 50th anniversary brochure, 1988.
5 I 12 Hebron Lions Club Charter Night brochure, 1938.
5 I 12 Past Presidents night brochure, 1945.
5 I 12 Lion Club members photo, 1937.
5 I 12 Two newspaper articles pertaining to the Lion’s club donating a ambulance to the local firehouse.
Subseries: The American Legion
5 I 13 Magazine: The American Legion for God and Country, September 1987.
Box 6
Series V: Legal, Estate and Financial Documents
Subseries: Deeds, Estates, and Indentures
6 I 1 Several indentures and deeds from late 1800s to the early 1900s, most involving the W.S. Moore family.
6 I 1 Estate information for Marion S. Moore.
6 I 1 Estate information for Staton W. Moore.
6 I 1 Several deeds and indentures with no direct connection to the Moore family from the late 1800s.
6 I 1 Deeds and Indentures from W.S. Moore (I).
6 I 1 Several indentures from 1880-1900.
Subseries: Real Estate Sales, Financial Documents, and Taxes
6 I 2 Several monetary documents concerning W.S. Moore Jr.
6 I 2 Several checks from W.S. Moore Jr. ranging from 1870s- 1900s.
6 I 2 Several Mortgage Tax papers from W.S. Moore Jr. early 1900s.
6 I 2 Several papers containing tax information.
Subseries: Legal Matters, Loans and Receipts
6 I 3 Receipt from Geo. W. Phillips Jeweler’s.
6 I 3 Receipt from WM. J. Myer, Commission Merchants, 1897.
6 I 3 Several unclear receipts from late 1800s.
6 I 3 Several checks to W.S. Moore Jr.
6 I 3 Documentation from the Circuit Court of Wicomico County.
6 I 3 Several letters to Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Moore Jr. concerning money.
6 I 3 Several legal documents pertaining to W.S. Moore Jr.
6 I 3 Receipt from L.W. Gunby, hardware, 1900,
Subseries: Awards
6 I 4 Award to W.S. Moore III from the President for services in WWII, 1946.
6 I 4 Birthday card.
6 I 4 Certificate of Appreciation from the Board of Education, Wicomico county, 1975/
6 I 4 Certificate of Senior Seminar of General Management, 1963.
6 I 4 Privileges Card for the Inn at Buck Hill Falls, PA.
Subseries: Group Photos
6 I 5 Photo of W.S. Moore and Lewis Steel Production crew, 1938.
6 I 5 Photo of Unknown Group.
6 I 5 Photo of Unknown Group in a meeting.
Subseries: Collective Information
6 I 6 Article: Fruitland, Maryland, by W.S. Moore.
6 I 6 Information of Sarah Margaret Griffin.
6 I 6 Senate Resolution No. 136.
6 I 6 Letters from the Board of Wicomico and Maryland.
6 I 6 Magazine: Honor Roll, 1994.
6 I 6 Photo of W.S. Moore Sr.
Subseries: Collective Information II
6 I 7 Several articles involving Moore relatives.
6 I 7 Scratch Pad with Moore Genealogy information on it.
Artifacts
Box 7
Pen used in the signing of Senate Bill 22, now chapter 493, of the acts of the general assembly of Maryland.
The Methodist Hymnal of Mrs. Lavania Moore.
Boy scout bugle
Two files, election file for Mary Nock and Lewis Morgan & Sons file.
Silver pin with two W’s on it.
American Legion Pin.
Maryland State Teachers Association Pin.
Lion’s Club Presidential Plaque.
Dog tags of Stanton Moore along with obituaries.
Box 8
- Wooden Cut out of a hunter
- Lions Club Appreciation Plaque
- University of Pennsylvania Flag
- Photograph of Mrs. Townson
- Several Unknown Photographs
- Chamber of Commerce Director Certificate to William S. Moore.
Several Landscape photos.
Wicomico High School Diploma
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