Ben Moore papers, 1958
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Moore, James Benjamin, 1920-2011
- Date:
- 1958
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Ben Moore papers, ms4065, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Contains documents from Ben Moore's tenure as foreman of the Fulton County grand jury, pertaining mainly to the Temple Bombing. Includes a summons to appear in court to be sworn in as a grand juror, a draft copy of the grand jury presentment, and correspondence from around the time he served on the grand jury in 1958.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ben Moore was an attorney from Marietta, Georgia and a World War II veteran. He served as the foreman of the September-October term of the Fulton County grand jury in 1958, during which time they issued a special presentment denouncing the bombing of Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Temple in Atlanta and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Ben Moore papers, ms4065, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.