Background
Moore, Harvin Cooper was born on May 29, 1905 in Polk County, Texas, United States. Son of Harvin Cooper and Mabel Clair (Peters) Moore.
Moore, Harvin Cooper was born on May 29, 1905 in Polk County, Texas, United States. Son of Harvin Cooper and Mabel Clair (Peters) Moore.
Bachelor with distinction, Rice University, Houston, 1927. Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Rice University, Houston, 1930.
Private architectural practice, Houston, 1933-1973. Partner Harvin Moore– Barry Moore, 1973-1982. Consultant Barry Moore, Inc., Architects, 1983-1984.
Lecturer University Texas, 1942, Houston public schools Career Day, 1958-1968, Centre Culturel American, Paris, 1962. Visiting critic Rice University, 1961.
Board directors Homes of St. Mark, Houston, 1955-1973. Foreman Harris County Grand Jury, 1957. Chairman fund raising Institute International Education, 1969-1970.
President Art League Houston, 1966-1968. Board directors Volumes Technology Assistance, 1966-1967. Fellow American Institute of Architects (Golden Chapter award 1990).
Member Texas Society Architects, Society Architectural Historians (president Houston 1958-1959), Rice University Alumni Association (president 1940-1943), Executives Association (president 1964-1965), Salesmanship Club (life, president 1941-1942), Rice University Architectural Alumni Association (president 1942-1943), Rice University Associates (life), Harris County Heritage Society (life, founding board 1953), Chappell Hill History Society, History House Association American (charter), Sons Republic Texas (president general 1954-1955) Clubs: Kiwanis (president 1956-1957, Lieutenant-governor Division 3 1958-1959). Knife and Fork (Houston) (president 1961-1962).
Married Elizabeth Ann Poorman, February 22, 1936. Children: Harvin Cooper, III, Barry Millington.