Maurice Thompson Moore

Background

Moore, Maurice Thompson was born on March 16, 1896 in Deport, Texas, United States. Son of Doctor John H. and Ollie (Thompson) Moore.

Education

Bachelor, Trinity University, 1915. Doctor of Laws, Trinity University, 1945. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1916.

Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1920. Doctor of Laws, St. Lawrence University, 1955. Doctor of Laws, Columbia University, 1968.

Career

Member of law firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York City, 1926-1980; of counsel, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, 1980-1986. Past chairman Time, Inc., director, 1939-1970. Special assistant to administrator ECA, 1948.

Achievements

• Bar: New York bar 1920.

Membership

Executive committee, past board directors Young Men’s Christian Association Greater, New York City, trustee, 1964-1982. Chairman trustees Columbia University, 1955-1967. Trustee Trinity University, 1944-1967.

Served as 1st lieutenant Infantry United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Philosophical Society Texas, Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Century Association (New York City), Racquet and Tennis (New York City), University.

(New York City), Wall Street (New York City).

Connections

Married Elisabeth Luce, September 17, 1926. Children— Maurice Thompson, Michael.

Father:

Doctor John H. Moore

Mother:

Ollie (Thompson) Moore

Spouse:

Elisabeth Luce

child:

Maurice Thompson Moore

child:

Michael Moore