Ray Moore papers, 1952-1996

Summary

Creator:
Moore, Ray, 1922-
Date:
1952-1996
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box and 53 audiovisual items)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Ray Moore papers, ms 3774, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists primarily of news scripts from WSB-TV (1964-1968) and WAGA-TV (1969-1975) about a number of topics including urban development and race relations. Also included are scripts for two of Moore's documentaries, The Search and Center of Creation.

Biographical / historical:

Ray Moore (b. 1922) was an Atlanta TV newsman for twenty-three years. In 1951, he joined WSB Radio and then WSB-TV the following year. Moore resigned as news director of WSB, in 1969, and joined WAGA-TV (Channel 5) until he retired from broadcasting entirely in 1974. Moore produced a number of documentaries on penal reform, school desegregation, hunger, religion, and urban development.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

Though the collection is open for research, the audiovisual recordings do not have reference copies; however, reference copies are available upon request. Audiovisual research requests are dependent upon the format and condition of the recordings.

Preferred citation:

Ray Moore papers, ms 3774, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.