John Hammond Moore Papers - Accession 435

Authors

John Hammond Moore

Files

Identifier

Accession 435

Inclusive Dates

1937-1982

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

4,000 pieces, 2.00 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The John Hammond Moore Papers consists of records and materials related to Dr. John Hammond Moore's literary career. Dr. Moore (1924-2017) was a Winthrop professor of History from 1962-1965. The vast majority of the papers relate to Dr. Moore’s book, The Faustball Tunnel, which is an account of the escape of 25 German prisoners of war from Papago Park Camp, Arizona, December 23, 1944. The papers include National Archives records of the military papers relating to the escape, correspondence concerning the book, and photographs used in the book. Also included in the papers are records, notes, documents, correspondence, maps, photographs, reviews, and manuscripts concerning Dr. Moore’s books, The Young Errol, which was about Errol Flynn’s life, and Over-Sexed, Over-Paid and Over Here, which was about Americans role in Australia during World War II. Within the John Hammond Moore papers there are also articles, both published and unpublished, that spanned topics other than those of Dr. Moore’s books.

Provenance

The papers of John Hammond Moore, author and former history professor at Winthrop College, were received by the Archives and deposited on December 9, 1981 via John Presto.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Finding Aid Citation

Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "John Hammond Moore Papers - Accession 435". Finding Aid 885.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/885