Rayburn Moore family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Rayburn Moore family papers
Creator: Moore, Rayburn S., 1920-
Inclusive Dates: 1914-1988
Language(s): English
Extent: 8.6 Linear Feet 8 document boxes, 2 half boxes, 2 boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 wooden box
Collection Number: ms3345
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Rayburn Moore (1920-2006), son of Max Sabatsky Moore (1895-1979) and Sammie Lou Rayburn Moore, was born in Helena, Arkansas. He attended Hendrix College (Conway, Arkansas), Vanderbilt University, and Duke University. He was inducted into the Army in 1942 and stationed at several camps including Camp Ellis (IL). In 1943 he graduated from an officer candidate school (Army Administration School No. 3 in Gainesville, Florida) and was sent to the Philippines in 1945. Rayburn Moore was a Captain in the Adjuant General's Department. He married Margaret Bear in 1947. He was later a professor of English at the University of Georgia and the author and editor of several books.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of biographical information, correspondence from family and friends, Army papers, printed material, photographs, and artifacts. The correspondence includes World War II letters to Rayburn Moore from his family and friends and World War I letters from Max Moore in England to his wife. Max was a sergeant in the American Expeditionary Forces, Hospital Unit T, Medical Department. The artifacts include a World War II Army uniform, a World War I blue star banner, dog tags, medals, a man's watch, and an American flag.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Rayburn Moore family papers, ms3345, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2010 April 15.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Related materials available in the following collections of this repository: King Biscuit papers, ms3355.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Genealogy, Personal Papers
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1	1	Genealogy
1	2	Biographical information-Irene Herman Sabatsky Moore
1	3	Biographical information-Max Sabatsky Moore
1	4	Biographical information-Rayburn Sabatsky Moore
1	5	Biographical information-W. W. Moore, Sr.
1	6	Biographical information-Oscar Collier Rayburn, Jr.
1	7	School papers-Rayburn Moore
1	8	School papers-Rayburn Moore-Helena High School 50th reunion, 1988
1	9	Army papers-Rayburn Moore-Army Administration School, 1942-1943
1	10	Army papers-Rayburn Moore, 1942-1944
1	11	Army papers-Rayburn Moore, 1944-1955
1	12	Army papers-Max Moore, 1917-1918
1	13	Writings-Max Moore-diary, 1918
1	14	Writings-Rayburn Moore
1	15	Writings-unknown author
1	16	Trade mark, "King Biscuit", 1937

 

2. Correspondence
	Family
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2	1		1938 September-October
2	2		1938 November-December
2	3		1939 January-March
2	4		1939 April-May
2	5		1941
2	6		1942
2	7		1943
2	8		1944 January-June
2	9		1944 July-October
2	10		1944 November
2	11		1944 December
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3	1		1945 January-February
3	2		1945 March
3	3		1945 April-June
3	4		1945 July-August
3	5		1945 September-October
3	6		1945 November-December
3	7		1946-1947
3	8		1954-1958
3	9		1960-1963
3	10		1964-1969
3	11		1970-1971
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4	1		1972-1974
4	2		1975
4	3		1976-1977
4	4		1978-1979
4	5		Undated correspondence and empty envelopes
	General
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5	1		Ashlock, Charles Louis, 1943-1945
5	2		B
5	3		Beall, Cornelia Coolidge, 1937-1939
5	4		Berry, Reed P., 1945
5	5		Brock, Ray A., 1943-1944
5	6		Bryant, Robert E., 1944
5	7		Burke, Richard K., 1943
5	8		Burke, Richard K., 1944-1946
5	9		Buthman, W. C., 1942
5	10		C
5	11		Clemmons, Andrew J. Jr., 1942-1944
5	12		Conditt, Bart, 1941-1945
5	13		Doerr, Oscar, 1924
5	14		Ellis, James B., 1939-1945
5	15		F
5	16		Gereau, John, 1945
5	17		Goodloe, W. Henry, 1943
5	18		Greenwood, Barbara Jean, 1942-1943
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6	1		H
6	2		Hamer, Doris Rae, 1945
6	3		Hughes, Dorothy M., 1944 March-April
6	4		Hughes, Dorothy M., 1944 May-August
6	5		Johnson, Norman A., 1944
6	6		Johnston, Margaret Lutkins, 1943-1945
6	7		Johnston, William L. & Margaret, 1942-1945
6	8		Juricich, Betty, 1945
6	9		K
6	10		Keeshan, Dennise, 1943-1946
6	11		L
6	12		Lauck, June, 1944-1945
6	13		Lewis, Mrs. A. B., 1943-1945
6	14		Lewis, Barney, 1942-1943
6	15		Lewis, Barney, 1944-1945
6	16		M
6	17		McMunn, Earl, 1944-1945
6	18		McMurry, George H., 1943-1944
6	19		Mondry, Pat, 1943-1944
6	20		Morris, Marion, 1943-1945
6	21		Morris, Randy, 1944
6	22		Morris, Walter, 1943-1945
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7	1		Nelson, D. E., 1944
7	2		Noyes, Robert Gale, 1943
7	3		Noyes, Robert Gale, 1944
7	4		Noyes, Robert Gale, 1945
7	5		P-Q
7	6		R
7	7		Rapiequet, Ahtie [?], 1944
7	8		Raufer, William B., 1944-1945
7	9		Ricks, William B., 1942-1945
7	10		S
7	11		Seligman. Lester G., 1945
7	12		Stark, Trudy, 1944-1945
7	13		T
7	14		Thysse, Dot, 1943-1944
7	15		Turner, Hill, 1944
7	16		W
7	17		Walker, Jackson, 1944-1945
7	18		Whitten, Dolphus Jr. & Marie, 1943-1945
7	19		Unknown correspondents
	Max Moore-Family and General
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8	1		1914-1916
8	2		1918 February
8	3		1918 April-May 6
8	4		1918 May 8-31
8	5		1918 June 1-12
8	6		1918 June 13-19
8	7		1918 June 20-30
8	8		1918 July 1-8
8	9		1918 July 9-18
8	10		1918 July 19-31
8	11		1918 August 1-10
8	12		1918 August 11-19
8	13		1918 August 21-30
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9	1		1918 September 1-8
9	2		1918 September 9-19
9	3		1918 September 20-30
9	4		1918 October 1-10
9	5		1918 October 11-20
9	6		1918 October 22-29
9	7		1918 November 2-10
9	8		1918 November 11-15
9	9		1918 December
9	10		Empty envelopes
9	11		1918-1979
9	12		Sympathy letters, 1979

 

3. Printed Material and Photographs
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10	1	Printed material
10	2	Printed material - clippings
10	3	Printed material - WWI, Max Moore
10	4	Printed material - WWII, Rayburn Moore
10	5	Photographs

 

4. Artifacts

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zwomen's Chinese slippers, scarves, and blouse; beaded purse; fox stole; men's watch; Army knapsack, metal buttons, mirrors, insignia patches, first aid kit, canteen, dog tags, and medals

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12

WWII Army uniform with belts and cap (Rayburn Moore) Blue star banner for J. E. Bear, Jr. in WWI Photograph-Hospital Unit "T" group photograph

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13

American flag

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14

Large wooden box used to store WWI letters