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Genevieve Moore Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-8

Scope and Content Note

The Genevieve Moore Papers consist of correspondence and research files that Moore compiled in her capacity as editor of Pay Dirt magazine and The Mining Journal. These files contain extensive information on federal regulations relating to mining operations including labor, mine safety, monetary policy, environmental protection, use of public lands, taxation, and trade policy. Although the papers extend from 1912 to 1971, the bulk of the collection concerns federal regulations and corporate management of mining operations in the Southwestern United States from 1945 to 1970.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-1971
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1945-1970

Language of Materials

Material in English

Access Restrictions

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Copyright

Arizona State University does not own the copyright to this collection. We recognize that it is incumbent upon the researcher to procure permission to publish information from this collection from the owner of the copyright.

Biographical Note

Genevieve Moore was born to Thomas Taylor and Laura Rosalie (Allen) Moore in 1895. She was one of three children, including Kathryn and Thomas Allen. She worked as associate editor and editor of Pay Dirt magazine and The Mining Journal from 1923 to 1973. Moore most likely died in June of 1988.

Full extent

7 Box(es)

Full extent

10.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Genevieve Moore Papers consist of correspondence and research files that Moore compiled in her capacity as editor of Pay Dirt magazine and The Mining Journal. These files contain extensive information on federal regulations relating to mining operations including labor, mine safety, monetary policy, environmental protection, use of public lands, taxation, and trade policy. Although the papers extend from 1912 to 1971, the bulk of the collection concerns federal regulations and corporate management of mining operations in the Southwestern United States from 1945 to 1970.

Arrangement

This collection consists of seven boxes.

Provenance

Genevieve Moore donated these papers to the Arizona Collection in 1975 (ACC# 1990-00391).

Title
Genevieve Moore Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Robert P. Spindler in October of 1993; machine-readable finding guide created by Michael Lotstein in March of 2003.
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding guide encoded in English.

Repository details

Part of the Greater Arizona Collection Repository

Contact

Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
(480) 965-4932