Moore, William S.

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Nothing is known about Moore. Wesson (b. 1820) was a Michigan Senator from the 1st District, 1873-1874, who had extensive business interests, mainly in real estate, banking, and railroads. (For further information see Michigan Biographies, v. 2, p. 426.).

From the description of Correspondence, 1879. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 40648578

In 1923, William Scoville Moore accompanied U.S. Ambassador Henry Morgenthau Sr. on a trip to Greece. The United Nations had recently loaned the country money in order to help resettle the many immigrants pouring in from various areas within the country. Once there, Moore and Englishman named Colonel Owen were responsible for overseeing the use and disbursement of the loan. Moore and Owen traveled extensively throughout the country in order to fully understand the depth of the situation. According to news sources, Moore was documenting the trip visually as well as taking notes as a means of drawing attention to the catastrophe.

Moore's photographs offer insight into the humanitarian crisis that was developing in the region; however, they document not just the suffering of the refugees, but the efforts of the displaced peoples to maintain dignity in the face of aversion. For his work, administered through the Morgenthau Settlement Commission and the American Near East Relief, Moore was awarded the Order of the Savior by decree of the Greek Cabinet. This award was the first granted by the new Republican Government of Greece.

From the description of William S. Moore Photograph Collection, 1922-1924. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 310868134

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creatorOf Moore, William S. William S. Moore Photograph Collection, 1922-1924. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Saint Cloud Board of Trade (Minn.). Board of trade record book, 1869-1884. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
creatorOf Moore, William S. Correspondence, 1879. Clarke Historical Library
referencedIn William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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associatedWith Moore, William Scoville. person
associatedWith Morgenthau, Henry, 1856-1946. person
correspondedWith Provine, William B. person
associatedWith Saint Cloud Board of Trade (Minn.). corporateBody
associatedWith Venizelos, Eleutherios, 1864-1936. person
associatedWith Wesson, William B., 1820- person
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Michigan--Speaker
Michigan--Sanilac County
Michigan--Detroit
Turkey
Greece
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Greco
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Population transfers
Real property
Refugees
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Active 1922

Active 1924

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