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Moore, Robert G., 1898-1927

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1898 - 1927

Biographical Note

Robert G. Moore was the son of Mary E. Moore. He was born about 1898 in Washington, D.C where his father worked for the U.S. Treasury Department. He moved to Roanoke with his mother following the death of his father, and there attended high school. Moore attended VPI where he graduated with honors in Civil Engineering and became a 2nd Lieutenant. In 1925, Moore drowned near Washington, D.C. at the age of 27.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Robert G. Moore Photo Album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-051
Abstract

The collection contains a student handbook, newspaper articles, and a photo album of scenes on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) campus from 1918-1919, many of which are clearly identified. The collection was compiled by Robert G. Moore, a VPI graduate of 1922.

Dates: 1918 - 1922