Background
Moore, John Morrison was born on July 21, 1904 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of John Fraser and Nannie D. (Love) Moore.
Moore, John Morrison was born on July 21, 1904 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of John Fraser and Nannie D. (Love) Moore.
AB, Park College, 1925. Bachelor's Degree, Union Theological Seminary, 1933. AM, Harvard University, 1933.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1938.
Instructor, Park College, Parkville, Missouri, 1926-1927; field secretary, Student Young Men’s Christian Association, S.W. Region, 1927-1928; assistant, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1930-1932; from assistant professor to associate professor philosopy & religion, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1933-1943; from associate professor to professor, Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College, 1943-1973; associate dean and registrar, Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College, 1945-1971; acting director Friends History Library., Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College, 1971-1973; professor emeritus, Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College. Executive director National Council Religion in Higher Education, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 1943-1948, board directors 1948-1960. Manager, board directors Pendle Hill, Wallingford, Pennsylvania,1955-1975.
Member Friends History Association (editor Quaker History 1973-1980, president 1980-1986).
Married Margaret Elizabeth Whiteside, August 20, 1930. Children: Nancy Elizabeth Moore Ruskin, Eleanor Mary Moore Barr.